Wicked U.S. Blizzard Strands Drivers and Cancels Thousands of Flights
A powerful blizzard disrupts travel across the U.S., stranding drivers and causing widespread flight cancellations
Blizzard, Washington D.C., Flights, Snowstorm, Freezing Rain, Power Outages
Washington D.C.: A massive blizzard is wreaking havoc across the central U.S. This storm has brought heavy snow and freezing rain, making travel a nightmare.
It’s the first big storm of the year for many places, and D.C. is bracing for its largest snowfall in years. People are really feeling the impact.
FlightAware reported over 1,100 flights were canceled on Sunday alone. And it looks like more cancellations are on the way as the storm continues to affect major airports.
Cold air from Canada is pushing down, bringing a serious chill. Even Florida might see temperatures near freezing by midweek. That’s pretty wild!
The storm started as a low-pressure system in the central Plains, mixing Gulf moisture with Arctic air. It’s causing heavy snow, ice storms, and even severe thunderstorms in some areas.
Blizzard warnings were issued for parts of Kansas and Missouri, marking the first such warnings since 2019. It’s been a while since they’ve seen anything like this.
Winter storm warnings are now stretching to the East Coast, with places like Cincinnati and Baltimore expecting significant snowfall. Some areas could see over 30 cm of snow!
In D.C., they could get 15-25 cm of snow, making it the biggest storm in nearly three years. It’s been a long time since they’ve had a snow day like this.
Meanwhile, southern Illinois and eastern Kentucky are dealing with a serious ice storm. Freezing rain is causing power outages and tree damage, with nearly 100,000 outages reported.
After the storm passes, it’s still going to be super cold. Temperatures will be well below normal for several days, especially where there’s a lot of snow on the ground.
Louisville, Kentucky, could hit -23°C on Wednesday night. That’s some serious cold! Even the Everglades in Florida might see single-digit temperatures.