Live updates: Millions dig out from record snow, South scrambling to restore power in extreme cold
Utility crews are working around the clock to restore power after a monster winter storm slammed dozens of states across America over the weekend.
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'ONE OF THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE STORMS I'VE EVER CHASED': Reed Timmer joined FOX Weather from Oxford, Mississippi, after a catastrophic ice storm left the city nearly unrecognizable. Downed trees, shattered utility poles and widespread power outages have paralyzed the area as dangerously frigid temperatures threaten to lock in the crippling winter weather in the days to come.
At least 20 people have died as a result of the historic winter storm that has impacted millions of Americans across dozens of states this weekend with snow, ice and extreme cold.
Deaths were reported in Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, South Carolina and Kentucky.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced on social media that a 72-year-old woman in Whitley County died from hypothermia, the states first confirmed winter storm-related death.
This comes as the Arkansas Department of Public Safety announced another death involving an ATV, bringing the state's winter storm-related death toll to 2. A 40-year-old male near Hope died in an ATV accident, as response and recovery efforts continue across affected areas in Arkansas in the aftermath of the historic winter storm.
Georgia Power, the states largest utility company, announced that the utility provider restored power to more than 214,000 customers, the vast majority of customers impacted by the powerful winter storm that crippled areas across the South.
Georgia Power said that crews are converging on the hardest hit areas in North Georgia including Clayton and Cornelia, where extensive damage from ice and falling trees caused power outages and access has been a persistent challenge due to icy conditions and impassable roads.
Crews are now converging into those areas and, as conditions improve, crews will be better able to restore power quickly for remaining customers.
According to data from poweroutage.com, approximately 8,000 Georgia Power customers remain without power.
With cold temperatures forecast to keep Georgia the winter weather feel around into this week, President and CEO of Georgia Power Kim Green said in a press release, "Our work isn’t done until every customer who can receive power is reconnected, and I know that commitment is shared by the thousands of team members who remain in the field working today.”
The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the death of an 86-year-old man in DeSoto Parish that died due to carbon monoxide poisoning, rising the major winter storm death toll to 18.
This is the third confirmed winter storm-related death confirmed in Louisiana. On Sunday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported that two men died in Caddo Parish due to hypothermia.
At least 17 people have died as a result of the historic winter storm that has impacted millions of Americans across dozens of states this weekend with snow, ice and extreme cold.
Deaths were reported in Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey and South Carolina.
A 67-year-old man was pronounced dead in Verona, New Jersey after local police found him unresponsive with a shovel in hand.
The South Carolina Department of Health confirmed a 96-year-old female died of hypothermia in Greenwood County.
The death toll has climbed to at least 17 deaths across 9 U.S. states.
For more on the major winter storm and its deadly impact in the U.S., read here.
Dozens of school districts and colleges have announced they're canceling classes for another day as communities recover from this weekend's monster winter storm.
Numerous schools in Massachusetts, including Worcester and Brockton, have told students to stay home again on Tuesday after nearly a foot and a half of snow fell in and around Boston. Boston Public Schools are currently scheduled to hold classes.
The University of North Georgia has moved to virtual classes for Tuesday and expects to resume normal in-person classes on Wednesday.
Vanderbilt University says it will open on Tuesday with an "emphasis on remote work." All-in person classes have been canceled.
In Mississippi, Ole Miss announced on Monday that classes were canceled for the remainder of the week and its Oxford campus would remain closed until Sunday. The city beared the brunt of the storm with an inch of ice accumulating on trees and power lines, cutting power across campus.
Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says it's back to business as usual on Tuesday. The mayor announced NYC Public Schools will hold in-person classes after nearly a foot of snow smacked the five boroughs on Sunday.
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The University of Mississippi announced on Monday that its Oxford campus will remain closed through Sunday, February 1.
Oxford, MS was hit hard by the weekend winter storm - 1.0" of ice was reported as freezing rain coated the city. Power remains out to most of the area as crews work to clear downed trees and repair lines.
Computer weather forecast model showing the different ingredients that could produce an East Coast snowstorm. (Source: WeatherBELL)
New York, Philadelphia, and Boston are all digging out from the biggest snowstorm in years, and another one could be on the way. The FOX Forecast Center is tracking a potential nor'easter that may slam the East Coast again next weekend.
Meteorologist are closely monitoring an evolving weather pattern around the Northern Hemisphere that would deliver another big storm. FOX Weather meteorologists caution that we're still a week away from this even possible happening, but the signs are there in the computer forecast models that it could be happening.
According to the FOX Forecast Center, the atmospheric pattern reloads this weekend with another push of arctic air into the eastern half of the U.S.
One big signal is an atmospheric traffic jam over Greenland that can force storms to take paths that meander along the coast making for multi-day weather hazards.
The second is an impressive ridge in the Intermountain West. While temperatures there will be much above average, it gives a clear path for the jet stream to bring systems out of Canada, over the Plains, and exiting somewhere along the Atlantic seaboard. This also helps to ensure that cold air continues to funnel out of the arctic and into the eastern half of America.
Should the timing align over the weekend, it could set the stage for yet another northeast snowstorm.
On behalf of the Transit Police and the entire MBTA organization we express our most sincere condolences to the victim’s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority says a woman was killed and her husband was injured after snow plow truck hit them on Sunday.
The incident happened around 2 p.m. ET in the MBTA's Norwood Central parking lot. The couple were walking through the lot when the truck hit them. The truck was being operated by a private company contracted by the MBTA for snow removal.
The 51-year-old woman was pronounced dead and her 47-year-old husband was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Transit Police detectives, along with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, are investigating the incident. The plow operator, a 33-year-old man, remained on scene and was cooperative with TPD detectives.
At least 15 people have died as a result of the historic winter storm that has impacted millions of Americans across dozens of states this weekend with snow, ice and extreme cold. Deaths were reported in Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts according to local officials across the 6 states.
Tragically, two deaths have been reported due to the storm — one in Hinds County and one in Tishomingo County. Additionally, two injuries have been reported — one in Hinds County and one in Smith County.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves says two deaths have been reported due to the storm.
FEMA is now on the ground to assist people in the state as they work to recover.
He says 47 counties and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians have reported damage and impacts from the storm.
Latest power outage tracker showing significant outages across the South. (PowerOutage.com)
Utility crews are working around the clock to restore power to areas hit hard by this weekend's massive storm. Catastrophic amounts of ice ice pulled down trees and power lines across nearly a dozen states, plunging thousands of people into darkness and cutting the heat as temperatures plummeted.
PowerOutage.com tracks the number of energy customers experiencing power outages, which soared to more than 1,000,000 on Sunday afternoon. The latest data shows more than 783,000 customers are still without power.
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NJ Transit says it has resumed service on 45 bus routes.
The routes will be operating on a weekday schedule as roadway conditions permit.
We haven't seen this kind of cold in eight years, and it is debilitating.
New York City is investigating seven deaths that are potentially weather-related.
"At this time, what we know is a number of those seven New Yorkers who lost their lives had interactions with our shelter system in the past," Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a Monday morning news conference.
"It is still too early to share a broader diagnosis or a cause of death," Mamdani said when asked about whether those killed were homeless.
DC Department of Public Works X post listing the fines for not shoveling sidewalks.
DC Public Works is telling its residents that now is the time to shovel sidewalks clear of snow. In a post on X, the department says snow and ice must be removed within 8 hours of daylight to avoid fines.
No one will be forgotten or left behind; however, utility prioritization practices are to restore the greatest number of customers first.
Nashville Electric Service says it is working to double its workforce by lunchtime. Power has been restored to 60,000 customers, but 175,000 remain without electricity right now.
Nearly 300 lineworkers are expected to be working on power restoration by this afternoon, and crews will tackle the biggest outages first.
Curious as to how much snow fell in your hometown? The National Weather Service has a handy map that shows all snow reports across America.
At least 12 people have died as a result of the historic winter storm that's impacted millions of Americans across dozens of states this weekend with snow, ice and extreme cold. Deaths were reported in Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, and Pennsylvania according to local officials across the 6 states.
Bangor International Airport in Maine remains closed to air traffic this morning following a plane crash on Sunday evening.
The Federal Aviation Administration says the airport remains closed to all air traffic until noon ET on Monday.
The private passenger jet, a Bombardier Challenger 600, carrying 8 people crashed during takeoff around 7:45 p.m. ET.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators are investigating the crash.
Metro website showing delays and service changes for Washington's rail and bus system.
Washington's Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is operating with delays and service changes systemwide today due to the storm.
The National Weather Service says Boston, Massachusetts just recorded the most snow from a single snowstorm that it has seen in 4 years.
As of 7 a.m. ET Monday, Boston Logan International Airport, the official weather observation site for the city, measured 18.6" of snow.
Current temperatures and wind chill temperatures across the Northeast and Midwest.
Thousands of workers now have the tedious task of clearing snow off of roads and sidewalks throughout the Northeast, and Old Man Winter isn't helping. Temperatures are dangerously cold this morning with wind chill temperatures dipping below zero in many locations.
Ingredients may be coming together to produce another major winter storm next weekend in the East.
While millions of Americans dig out from the monster winter storm, forecasters are warning of a new threat that could deliver even more snow to the East Coast.
The FOX Forecast Center says the pattern is favorable for another potential big winter storm to develop next weekend - a nor'easter that could bury parts of the Northeast and New England in heavy snow.
Meteorologists says it is still way too early to determine exact impacts, timing, and snow forecasts, but computer forecast models have consistently shown the storm's development in the past 24 hours.
All eyes will be on this potential storm as cities along the East Coast work to clear snow and ice from this past weekend's storm.
Latest air temperatures and wind chill temperatures across the Southeast U.S.
Some of the coldest air in years has invaded the Deep South. It's not just cold, it's dangerously cold. Temperatures are in the 10s and 20s, but the wind makes it feel even colder. Wind chills are below zero in some spots, which can lead to frostbite on exposed skin within just minutes. Right now, more than 200 million Americans are under some type of cold weather alert, with Extreme Cold Warnings stretching down to the Gulf Coast.
Baltimore recorded 11.3 inches of snow from the monster winter storm.
11.4 inches of snow were recorded in New York City's Central Park from the winter storm.
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is working to restore service following Sunday's snowstorm.
Right now, the MTA has suspended subway service in Brooklyn on the S train and the F and R trains are running with severe delays due to the snow.
Other trains are also running with delays as crews work to clear the snow and ice from the tracks.
Click here to see the latest MTA service changes and alerts.
NJ Transit is working to restore normal operations this morning after all rail and bus service was suspended on Sunday.
According to its website, NJ Transit expects to begin a phased resumption of service on Monday, starting with all three Light Rail lines — Newark Light Rail, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and River LINE.
Customers should expect delays and possible select train cancellations as local and county crews continue clearing secondary and tertiary roadways.
It expects a gradual ramp-up of bus and Access Link service this morning as its team evaluates road conditions.
Amtrak says it has canceled at least 5 trains across the Northeast this morning due to equipment availability.
Radar image showing a band of light snow and flurries over New York City.
New Yorkers are heading out into slick streets and onto slippery sidewalks as another round of light snow and flurries rolls into the five boroughs. The FOX Forecast Center says this very small band of snow could lead to minor accumulations through the morning commute.
City leaders are urging people to use extreme caution if traveling this morning.
At least 9 people have died as a result of the historic winter storm that's impacted millions of Americans across dozens of states this weekend with snow, ice and extreme cold.
Deaths were reported in Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Kansas, according to local officials across the 5 states.
Latest power outage tracker showing the widespread outages across the Southeast. (PowerOutage.com)
Utility crews are scrambling to restore power to areas hit hard by this weekend's winter storm. Crippling ice pulled down trees and power lines across nearly a dozen states, plunging thousands of people into darkness and cutting the heat as temperatures plummeted.
PowerOutage.com tracks the number of energy customers experiencing power outages, which soared to more than 1,000,000 on Sunday afternoon. The latest data shows more than 836,000 customers are still without power.
FlightAware MiseryMap shows the total number of disrupted flights at U.S. airports on Monday morning.
The monster winter storm that blasted the eastern half of the United States this weekend wreaked havoc on air travel. Airports worked around the clock to keep runways clear, but the intense snow and ice forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights.
Data from FlightAware shows more than 36,000 U.S. flights have been disrupted since Friday. That's more than 20,000 canceled and 16,000 delayed flights nationwide. Even though the storm has moved away, it will take time for airlines to reposition equipment and shift crews into place to resume normal operations.
A 28-year old missing teacher from Kansas was found dead on Sunday, days after she was last seen as the massive winter storm began to take hold in the South.
The Emporia Police Department said Rebecca Rauber is believed to have died from hypothermia just hours after she disappeared.
Rauber was found covered in snow approximately 300 yards from where was last seen on surveillance video late Sunday night.
Most of America is freezing as arctic air charges south following a deadly winter storm.
Thousands of Americans are waking up without power across the South as life-threatening cold air settles into the region. Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are in effect for more than 200 million people as temperatures drop into the 10s and 20s with wind chills dipping below zero in many states.
You can go back and see how the winter storm evolved with our live coverage from Sunday.
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