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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.

Ice from winter storm leaves hundreds of thousands of customers without power across the South

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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