Heaviest snowfall in a decade possible in some areas as winter storm threatens US

60 Million in US Under Warning As Major Winter Storm Bears Down

The U.S. is bracing for its most intense winter storm in over a decade, bringing severe thunderstorms and dangerous ice conditions. According to the BBC, an estimated 62 million people will be impacted by the extreme weather, with some areas experiencing their coldest temperatures since 2011. 4 Million Under Warning Blizzard warnings are in effect for nearly 4 million people, with winds up to 50 mph creating whiteout conditions and making trav…

Snowstorm disrupts over 10,000 flights across US

Monday’s snowstorm resulted in 10,300 flights being delayed or canceled. The storm comes as members of Congress are traveling to Washington to certify the 2024 presidential election. Monday was the start of the first of 10 consecutive work weeks for the Senate. Flight tracking data site FlightAware reported hundreds of delays at Ronald Reagan Washington National and Baltimore Washington International airports on Monday alone. Meanwhile, almost a…

62 million people under winter storm threat

(CNN, KYMA/KECY) - Up to 62 million people are under a winter storm threat in the coming days. The powerful system has already dropped snow and ice in the Central Plains, with 50 mph winds on the way. Experts with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say for some areas, this could be their heaviest snowfall in a decade. Officials say to expect widespread road closures and "considerable" disruptions to daily life. Significan…

According to reports, winter is hitting the USA with "brutal" force. Numerous accidents and disruptions on roads and airports are being reported. Authorities are declaring a state of emergency in several states.

The polar vortex that hit the United States with snow, ice, wind and extreme temperatures of up to -25 degrees created chaos on Monday morning. Among the measures taken by the US government are the closure of roads, schools and the cancellation of flights, CNN and The Guardian report. Some areas could experience the heaviest snowfall in ten years, according to weather alerts issued.

US weather: Major snow deluge with 'electrically charged blizzards' set to unleash worst storm for a decade

A ‘major’ snow deluge scouring 40 states with electrically charged blizzards is about to unleash the worst winter storm for a decade.The entire central and eastern swath of the country is on alert for what is warned will be a significant and dangerous weather event.The United States’ National Weather Service (NOAA) has widespread alerts in force with travellers to face severe disruption as roads become ‘impassable’.The gigantic storm will sweep …