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January 26, 2026

Northeast sees more snow from the tail end of a colossal winter storm, at least 18 deaths reported

Deep snow halted traffic, canceled flights and triggered wide school closures Monday. Authorities reported at least 18 weather-related deaths.

Northeast sees more snow from the tail end of a colossal winter storm, at least 18 deaths reported

TL;DR

  • A major winter storm brought heavy snow and freezing rain to large parts of the U.S.
  • Over 800,000 power outages were reported nationwide.
  • At least 18 weather-related deaths occurred across several states.
  • The storm caused widespread flight delays and cancellations.
  • Bitterly cold temperatures followed the storm, leading to subzero conditions in many areas.
  • Mississippi experienced its worst ice storm since 1994.
  • Fatalities included deaths from hypothermia, snow shoveling, sledding accidents, and accidents involving snowplows.

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