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January 25, 2026
Ice from winter storm leaves hundreds of thousands of customers without power across the South
A monster winter storm paralyzed eastern and southern states with heavy snow and ice.

TL;DR
- A massive winter storm has brought sleet, freezing rain, and snow across a large portion of the U.S.
- Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses, particularly in the Southeast, are without electricity.
- Air and road traffic have been severely disrupted, with thousands of flights canceled or delayed.
- The storm is characterized by its widespread nature, affecting areas from New Mexico to New England.
- Subzero temperatures are expected to persist after the precipitation stops, exacerbating dangerous conditions.
- Officials have declared emergencies in multiple states, and federal resources are being pre-positioned.
- Communities in New York have experienced record-breaking subzero temperatures.
- The storm has caused physical damage, including snapping tree branches and collapsing structures.
- Restoring power in some areas may take weeks due to catastrophic damage.
- The National Weather Service warns of dangerous travel and infrastructure impacts due to the prolonged cold.
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