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Updated on: Jan 25, 2026 6:48:19 AM IST
Over 95,000 power outages were reported across the US due to the winter storm.
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: A massive winter storm has started across major areas of the US, as almost 10,000 flights that were set to take off over the weekend across the country were cancelled. The storm also threatened to knock the power out for days and snarl major roadways.
Much of the US was under storm warning, with roughly 40 per cent of the US population affected by it, the Associated Press reported.
The National Weather Service forecast warned of widespread heavy snow and a band of catastrophic ice stretching from east Texas to North Carolina.
Snow hits Texas
Ice hit northern Texas overnight and was moving toward the central part of the state on Saturday (local time), AP reported, quoting the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
The Texas Department of Transportation also shared images of snow-covered highways in the north of Dallas, along with a warning asking citizens to stay inside.
By mid-morning Saturday, ice had formed on roads and bridges in a third of Mississippi’s counties, Scott Simmons, a spokesman for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, told AP.
Over 95,000 power outages were reported across the country, with about 36,000 of them in Texas and 10,000 more in Virginia, the report said.
Emergency declared
Ahead of the massive winter storm, at least 18 states declared emergencies, including Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, Texas and Missouri.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) also issued a state of emergency, highlighting the risks posed by extreme cold and heavy snowfall.
Storm to expand eastwards
In an X post National Weather Service said that heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain have already overspread much of the south-central US and will continue to expand eastward through Sunday (local time).
A forecast by the National Weather Service informed that the storm will last through Monday and bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England. Heavy snowfall is likely from Oklahoma to the Northeast, where over a foot of snow is possible for some locations.
US government measures against storm
The federal government has prepared for the emergency situation by putting nearly 30 search and rescue teams on standby. Officials reportedly had more than 7 million meals, 600,000 blankets and 300 generators placed throughout the area the storm was expected to cross.
US President Donald Trump also took to X and wrote that he has been briefed about the winter storm and his administration is coordinating with State and Local Officials. “FEMA is fully prepared to respond,” the post said.
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Much of the US was under storm warning, with roughly 40 per cent of the US population affected by it, the Associated Press reported.
The National Weather Service forecast warned of widespread heavy snow and a band of catastrophic ice stretching from east Texas to North Carolina.
Snow hits Texas
Ice hit northern Texas overnight and was moving toward the central part of the state on Saturday (local time), AP reported, quoting the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
The Texas Department of Transportation also shared images of snow-covered highways in the north of Dallas, along with a warning asking citizens to stay inside.
By mid-morning Saturday, ice had formed on roads and bridges in a third of Mississippi’s counties, Scott Simmons, a spokesman for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, told AP.
Over 95,000 power outages were reported across the country, with about 36,000 of them in Texas and 10,000 more in Virginia, the report said.
Emergency declared
Ahead of the massive winter storm, at least 18 states declared emergencies, including Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, Texas and Missouri.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) also issued a state of emergency, highlighting the risks posed by extreme cold and heavy snowfall.
Storm to expand eastwards
In an X post National Weather Service said that heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain have already overspread much of the south-central US and will continue to expand eastward through Sunday (local time).
A forecast by the National Weather Service informed that the storm will last through Monday and bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England. Heavy snowfall is likely from Oklahoma to the Northeast, where over a foot of snow is possible for some locations.
US government measures against storm
The federal government has prepared for the emergency situation by putting nearly 30 search and rescue teams on standby. Officials reportedly had more than 7 million meals, 600,000 blankets and 300 generators placed throughout the area the storm was expected to cross.
US President Donald Trump also took to X and wrote that he has been briefed about the winter storm and his administration is coordinating with State and Local Officials. “FEMA is fully prepared to respond,” the post said.
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Jan 25, 2026 6:48:19 AM IST
US winter storm live updates: More than 100,000 power outages reported
US winter storm live updates: The powerful winter storm has already left more than 100,000 utility customers without electricity and is expected to bring major disruption to eastern states through heavy snowfall.
Weather experts told Reuters that a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain, along with very low temperatures, is set to move across the eastern two-thirds of the country on Sunday and continue into the coming week.
Jan 25, 2026 6:25:45 AM IST
US winter storm live updates: Over 14,000 flights cancelled across US
US winter storm live updates: A massive winter storm has grounded more than 14,500 flights across the US, stopped train services and led to a grid emergency, leaving thousands without power.
By 5:30 p.m. New York time, a total of 14,537 flights across the US had been cancelled through Monday, according to airline tracking firm FlightAware.
Jan 25, 2026 6:06:27 AM IST
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: Trump approves federal emergency disaster declarations
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump on Saturday described the monster storms as “historic” and approved federal emergency disaster declarations in South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, and West Virginia.
Jan 25, 2026 2:50:45 AM IST
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: Power outage hits several states
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: As monster storm sweeps across major parts of US, power systems are strained with some 134,000 homes and businesses being without power as of 3:15 p.m. New York time on Saturday. 60,000 of these outages were reported from Texas, Bloomberg reported.
Jan 25, 2026 1:40:42 AM IST
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: At least 20 states in US declare emergency. Check full list
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: At least 20 states have declared a state of emergency amid the extraordinary weather that has thrown life out of gear in at least two-thirds of the US. Here is the list of states that have declared emergency:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- West Virginia.
Jan 25, 2026 1:37:04 AM IST
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: Emergency declared in Ohio
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: An emergency has been declared in Ohio in view of the snow and freezing temperatures over the weekend. “I continue to encourage everyone to stay home this weekend unless it’s absolutely necessary to be out,” Governor Mike DeWine was quoted as saying by CNN. Warning people against taking the road during the monster storm, he said “We’re expecting the roads to be treacherous in some places, and if you crash, first responders may not be able to get to you quickly.”
Jan 25, 2026 12:57:47 AM IST
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: Flight cancellations continue
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: As extraordinary weather throws life out of gear for more than 40% of the population in the US, around 13,000 flights from Saturday to Monday have been cancelled in view of the monster storm.
Jan 25, 2026 12:24:24 AM IST
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: Over 112,000 power outages reported
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: More than 112,000 outages were reported across the US on Saturday morning as monster storm swept through major parts. About 55,000 outages were reported from Texas, 13,700 in Louisiana and nearly 11,800 in New Mexico, according to poweroutage.us.
Via AP
Jan 25, 2026 12:02:16 AM IST
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: Ice will be very, very slow to melt, says weather expert
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: As freezing weather is sweeping across major parts of the US, impacting more than 40% of the population, Allison Santorelli of the National Weather Service said the weather is going to get cold even after the storm passes. “What really makes this storm unique is, just following this storm, it’s just going to get so cold,” Santorelli was quoted as saying by AP. “The snow and the ice will be very, very slow to melt and won’t be going away anytime soon, and that’s going to hinder any recovery efforts.”
Jan 24, 2026 11:41:56 PM IST
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: 10,000+ flights cancelled
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: More than 10,000 flights across the US scheduled for weekend faced cancellations as a monster storm swept across much of the country, threatening to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways with dangerous ice, AP reported. More than 40% of the US population are under a winter storm warning from New Mexico to New England. The National Weather Service forecast warns of widespread heavy snow and a band of catastrophic ice stretching from east Texas to North Carolina.
Jan 24, 2026 11:23:54 PM IST
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: Power grids under stress as freezing weather sweeps across major parts of US
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: US electric grid operators on Saturday stepped up precautions to avoid rotating blackouts as winter storm and frigid weather impacts half of the country’s population, Reuters reported. The PJM Interconnection reported temporary spikes in spot wholesale electricity prices that soared above $3,000 per megawatt hour on Saturday morning from earlier levels of less than $200 per MWh.
Jan 24, 2026 11:10:22 PM IST
Amid US storm, older power plants are coming back online
US electric grid operators on Saturday stepped up precautions to avoid blackouts, as frigid weather in half of the country stressed their operations, Reuters reported.
The PJM Interconnection — the largest regional grid that serves 67 million people in the East and Mid-Atlantic — reported temporary spikes in wholesale electricity prices, which soared above $3,000 per megawatt hour on Saturday morning from earlier levels of less than $200 per MWh.
Older power plants, typically idled much of the year, are coming online to take advantage of the elevated prices to serve higher than expected demand, said Georg Rute, CEO of grid software company Gridraven.
“A 40-year-old gas turbine switches on because it sees these super-high prices,” Rute told Reuters. He added it is a sign of stress in the PJM system and elsewhere.
Jan 24, 2026 10:47:39 PM IST
Live updates | New York to see historic levels of snow
In New York, snow will start falling around daybreak Sunday, said reports. It may see upwards of 14 inches of powder before the storm winds down Monday, said Scott Kaplan, a meteorologist with Hometown Forecast Services that provides outlooks for news agency Bloomberg.
This would be the heaviest snowfall in New York since January 2022 when 7.3 inches fell in Central Park and for Boston since February 2022 when 8.5 inches fell, Santorelli said.
For the US as a whole, it may be one of the most expansive in the US since a 1993 “superstorm”, said Rob Carolan, chief executive officer of Hometown Forecast Services.
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority urged customers to avoid unnecessary travel Sunday and Monday, warning of disruptions to subways, bus lines and commuter rail services. Federal offices in the Washington DC area will be closed on Monday.
The Boston area may see as much as 20 inches of snow, while Washington may get 8 inches or more.
Jan 24, 2026 10:45:47 PM IST
US winter storm ‘Fern’ may cost up to $24 billion, says expert
The storm is estimated to cost up to $24 billion in damages and economic losses in the United States, said Chuck Watson of Enki Research, news agency Bloomberg reported. Most damage from winter systems comes from prolonged freezing temperatures, according to reinsurance firm Swiss Re. Average annual insured losses from winter weather have more than tripled to $7 billion since 2021 compared with the preceding decade, the company said.
Jan 24, 2026 10:34:03 PM IST
Winter storm led to your flight being cancelled? Here’s what you can claim
If your flight was canceled and you no longer want to take the trip, or you’ve found another way to get to your destination, the airline is legally required to refund your money — even if you bought a non-refundable ticket, news agency AP reported in light of winter storm ‘Fern’ sweeping across the US. It doesn’t matter why the flight was canceled, the report said.
The airline might offer you a travel credit, but you are entitled to a full refund. You are also entitled to a refund of any bag fees, seat upgrades or other extras that you didn’t get to use.
If you paid with a credit card, a refund is due within seven business days after you decline an offer from the airline for another flight or a voucher, and within 20 calendar days if you paid for the ticket with a check or cash, according to the US Department of Transportation.
US airlines aren’t required by law to compensate passengers for meals or lodging during an “uncontrollable” event like bad weather.
Jan 24, 2026 10:13:06 PM IST
US winter storm hits supplies; big test for young mayor Mamdani in New York
As Americans rushed out to stock up on essentials ahead of the winter storm, they found shelves emptied out with barely any supply left. According to a Fox Business report, panic buying led to cleared out shelves at most grocery stores across Mississippi, Texas and Washington DC, with essentials like water and milk also out of stock. Besides, eggs, sausage and hot dogs were also left in scarce quantities.
Purported videos of emptied out stores and stressed shoppers struggling to find supplies also emerged from New York City. The storm represents the first major test for Zohran Mamdani, who recently assumed the post of New York City’s mayor.
Jan 24, 2026 10:09:49 PM IST
All Oklahoma flights cancelled as storm hits
All Saturday flights were canceled at Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City, and all Sunday morning flights also were called off, as officials aimed to restart service Sunday afternoon at Oklahoma’s biggest airport. The airport was nearly deserted Saturday morning, with only a few TSA agents and a couple of travelers remaining inside the departures side.
Jan 24, 2026 9:59:58 PM IST
US National Weather Service on how long the storm will last
The US National Weather Service said that heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain have already started over much of the south-central US and will continue to expand eastward through Sunday (local time).
A forecast said the storm will last through Monday and have effect from the Southern Rockies to New England. Heavy snowfall is likely from Oklahoma to the Northeast, where over a foot of snow is possible for some locations.
Jan 24, 2026 9:44:21 PM IST
US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: Almost 10,000 flights cancelled as storm builds up
Almost 10,000 flights across the US set to take off over the weekend were cancelled as the winter storm threatened to wreak havoc in the US. Roughly 140 million people were reportedly under a winter storm warning from New Mexico to New England, Associated Press reported.
The national weather services expected the storm to continue expanding eastward through Sunday.