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January 25, 2026

Winter Storm in “Ludicrous Mode” as 10,000 Flights Canceled, Power Outages Near 1 Million, Grids Strained

Major storm now hammering much of Eastern U.S.

Winter Storm in “Ludicrous Mode” as 10,000 Flights Canceled, Power Outages Near 1 Million, Grids Strained

TL;DR

  • Winter Storm Fern is blanketing much of the eastern U.S. with snow.
  • More than 10,000 U.S. flights were canceled on Sunday, the highest daily total since the Covid era.
  • The storm is causing significant travel disruptions across major airports.
  • Extreme cold following the storm poses risks to energy infrastructure, including natural gas production and pipeline flows.
  • The Department of Energy issued an emergency alert to mitigate potential blackouts in the Mid-Atlantic.
  • Nearly 900,000 customers from Texas to Virginia are without electricity.
  • Tennessee and Mississippi have the highest number of power outages.
  • The PJM region relies heavily on natural gas, coal, and nuclear power, with renewable energy contributing minimally during peak demand.
  • A former administration's energy policies are cited as weakening the grid.

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