Live updates: Millions digging out, thousands without power as next winter storm threat looms
Utility crews are working around the clock to restore power after this weekend's crippling winter storm, while millions along the East Coast brace for another potential storm.
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The Greenville Fire Department is reporting that 10 people were injured when a canopy above gas pumps collapsed under the weight of snow and ice. According to the Greenville Fire Department, the 10 individuals were transported to the hospital for major and minor injuries, Governor Tate Reeves announced on X.
This would bring the total number of people injured as a result of the severe winter weather to 13 statewide, Gov. Reeves said.
The Greenville Fire Department responded to back-to-back canopy collapses, where injuries were reported and cars were crushed after the structures failed under the heavy snow and ice load.
The initial collapse occurred at Rick’s Express, when the over-hanging structure fell onto several vehicles, causing significant damage. Approximately 10 individuals were transported to the hospital for minor and major injuries.
Minutes after clearing the scene at Rick’s, the Greenville Fire Department responded to another canopy collapse at the B‑Quik, where one injury was reported, and several vehicles were damaged.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced that the states total death toll had risen to four after a death was reported in Leflore County.
The announcement comes as hard-hit areas in Mississippi combat crippling ice that has more than 130,000 across the state without power.
With extremely low temperatures in the forecast, the dangerous winter weather impacts for areas that saw the worst the storm had to offer are expected to stick around.
Into the end of the week and into this upcoming weekend, high temperatures for hard hit areas across eastern Texas, northern Louisiana and into Mississippi and Tennessee will remain at or below freezing.
Locations around Oxford and Nashville will only experience highs in the low 20s and overnight lows in the teens.
This means anything that does melt, could re-freeze and prolong dangerous conditions across bruised areas in the South.
The major winter storm brought harsh winter weather impacts to the doorstep of millions of Americans, which have been exacerbated by an arctic chill delivering frigid temperatures across much of the country as millions of Americans continue cleanup efforts.
In wake of the major snow storm that smashed the Northeast, one area feeling the prolonged winter weather impact of the arctic freeze is New York City. Though New York City Public Schools are re-opened, commuters traveling to and from the big apple via boat have been in for a rugged ride.
Significant ice has overtaken parts of the Hudson River, triggering the assistance the of U.S. Coast Guard.
On Tuesday, the USCG cutter Hawser successfully broke ice and freed the NYPD Harbor David after the vessel became beset near Pier 86 on the Hudson River.
The significant ice buildup has forced NYC Ferry to suspend service across all routes in a temporary closure that could last several days.
"Operating in heavy ice conditions requires slow speeds and little to no notice regarding landing service suspensions," NYC Ferry said in a statement . "NYC Ferry crew will continue to monitor evolving waterway conditions and prepare the fleet to ensure service can resume once conditions improve."
A coastal storm is predicted to develop this weekend and dump snow over parts of the East Coast.
While millions dig out from the weekend's heavy snow and thousands are still without power from the crippling ice, a new storm threat is already brewing. The FOX Forecast Center says another winter storm is likely to form off America's East Coast and could dump snow on areas still working to recover from the last one.
Some computer forecast models paint a startling picture: a big snowstorm smacking the Carolinas to New England with heavy snow and strong winds. But forecasters caution that these bombastic model images can be misleading too far in advance of the system even developing. Right now, they say there is a threat for heavy snow from the Southeast coast on Saturday up to the Mid-Atlantic and New England on Sunday.
FOX Weather will be tracking this potential storm's every move, providing around-the-clock LIVE coverage as it develops.
NYC Ferry says significant ice building up in the East and Hudson Rivers and across New York Harbor has forced it to suspend service on all routes. The ice is significant enough that the service suspension may last for days.
Local officials across 14 states have now confirmed at least 35 deaths due to the monster winter storm and extreme cold.
Cold weather deaths were reported in northern Louisiana, Emporia, Kansas and Austin, Texas.
In Frisco, Texas, a 16-year-old girl died, and another teen remains in critical condition after a sledding accident. Local police said the two sledders were being pulled by an SUV and struck a tree. At the time of the accident, about an inch of sleet was on the ground, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
In Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, the coroner's office said three people died in separate medical incidents while they were cleaning up snow on Sunday.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed a third winter storm-related death, after announcing two people died of hypothermia on Sunday. The LDH announced an 86-year-old man in DeSoto Parish died due to carbon monoxide poisoning, raising the death toll to three in Louisiana.
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority police told FOX Weather that a non-MBTA snowplow struck a married couple that was walking in a MBTA parking lot Sunday. The wife died of her injuries.
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, as a 40-year-old male near Hope died, raising the state's winter storm-related death toll to 2.
A 67-year-old man was pronounced dead in Verona, New Jersey after local police found him unresponsive on a sidewalk with a shovel in hand.
The South Carolina Department of Health confirmed a 96-year-old female died of hypothermia in Greenwood County.
New York City is investigating the deaths of 10 individuals found outside during dangerously cold temperatures over the past few days. Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the deaths are being investigated as cold weather-related, but the city hasn't released the official cause of death.
We don't know yet if everyone of those deaths will be ruled hypothermia.
The FOX Forecast Center says temperatures in the five boroughs have consistently stayed in the 10s and 20s since Friday with wind chills dipping below 0°F at times.
FOX Weather meteorologists say America's next big weathermaker could be just days away - another major winter storm - somewhere along the East Coast.
This storm will be different from last weekend's in that a coastal low will develop off the U.S. East Coast, producing snow and strong winds near the coastline. A pronounced dip in the jet stream is expected to remain positioned farther south across the East Coast into late week. This will serve multiple roles: including reinforcing cold air across the region and suppressing the storm track farther to the south. As a strong upper-level disturbance becomes embedded within the jet stream late week, it could lead to the development of an area of low pressure off the East Coast as the trough shifts eastward.
Computer forecast models continue to suggest a growing signal for a potential coastal storm, though uncertainty remains regarding exactly where the system may develop and the track it would ultimately take. If a storm does form, it would likely take on nor’easter characteristics, simply defined by strong northeasterly winds along the East Coast.
Forecasters say this upcoming weekend's storm could undergo rapid intensification - bombogenesis.
Now forecasters say there is a strong likelihood that whatever does develop, will "bomb out," or rapidly intensify. This is in reference to bombogenesis, which is defined by at least a 24 millibar (pressure) drop in 24 hours. You'll often see this referred to as a "bomb cyclone" in various references and headlines.
Forecast models indicate this storm could go from 1008 millibars to 970 in just a single day. That pressure drop could mean nasty winds and erosion at the coast.
At least 24 people have died as a result of the historic winter storm that's impacted millions of Americans across dozens of states this past weekend with snow, ice and extreme cold. Deaths were reported across a dozen states.
FlightAware MiseryMap showing the travel headaches at U.S. airports on Tuesday.
America's monster winter storm is gone, but the travel headaches continue. Data from FlightAware shows more than 1,700 U.S. flights have been canceled so far today, while another 2,400 have been delayed.
We are very sorry for the disruption this weather event has caused, and we thank our team members — many of whom are working overtime and are continuing to safely brave the weather — as they focus on taking care of as many customers as possible.
American Airlines says five of its nine hubs were significantly impacted by the storm. As of 11:45 a.m. ET, more than a third of American's scheduled flights on Tuesday were either delayed or canceled as the airline works to get back on schedule.
Due to ice buildup in the East and Hudson Rivers, NYC Ferry vessels are unable to dock at some landings. The following landings will be temporarily skipped until further notice:
- Battery Park City
- Pier 79
- Atlantic Ave/Pier 6-Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Brooklyn Navy Yard
Life-threatening cold air is smothering the South with wind chills near 0°F in some states.
Cold weather alerts are in effect for 175+ million Americans this morning.
From the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, millions of Americans are facing dangerously cold temperatures this morning. Right now, more than 175 million people are under some type of cold weather alert, issued by the National Weather Service. Extreme Cold Warnings extend all the way down to the Gulf Coast, while Cold Weather Advisories cover much of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Experts say it's life-threatening cold - hypothermia and frostbite can occur within 20-30 minutes of being exposed to this extreme cold air. Everyone in the alert area should take precautions to cover up before venturing outdoors and to limit time outside until conditions improve.
The final numbers are in and Boston just saw one of its biggest snowstorms in recorded history. The National Weather Service in Boston says the city measured 23.2" of snow from the storm, making it the 8th-biggest on record.
It comes just behind the 23.6" of snow that fell in the January 28-29, 2022 Blizzard & the 2003 Presidents Day February 17 Blizzard.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) says its trains are moving again, but bus service is limited following the weekend winter storm.
According to Metro's website, only a handful of bus lines are operating right now. Some buses are running on a snow detour.
NJ Transit says its rail service is running on a "severe weather - Level 2 schedule" today as New Jersey's state-owned public transportation provider ramps up service.
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 Boston Public Schools, Worcester and Brockton, have told students to stay home again told a foot and a half of snow fell in and around Boston.
The University of North Georgia moves to virtual classes for Tuesday and expects to resume normal in-person classes on Wednesday.
Vanderbilt University says it will open today 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. The mayor announced NYC Public Schools will hold in-person classes after nearly a foot of snow smacked the five boroughs on Sunday.
You can go back and see how this story has evolved with our live coverage from Monday.
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