Over a dozen declared dead after major winter storm
Over a dozen people have been declared dead after this weekend’s major winter storm blanketed the country from the Midwest to the Northeast and closed schools, offices, and airports early this week.
TL;DR
- Over a dozen people have died due to a major winter storm impacting the Midwest and Northeast.
- At least 14 deaths have been reported across several states, including New York, Tennessee, Louisiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, and Texas.
- New York City reported at least five weather-unrelated deaths, with an additional sixth person found deceased outside.
- A 16-year-old died in a sledding accident in Frisco, Texas, and another person died of suspected hypothermia in Austin.
- Over 800,000 customers were without power on Monday morning, primarily in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.
- More than 11,000 flights were canceled on Sunday, with over 3,000 canceled on Monday, causing significant disruptions at airports like Reagan National and Philadelphia International.
- Schools, offices, and government buildings, including those in Washington D.C., were closed due to the storm and treacherous road conditions.
- Freezing temperatures are expected to continue throughout the week, with single-digit lows anticipated in Washington D.C.