Massive snowfall blankets a 1,300‑mile corridor, shutting roads and schools The storm delivered more than a foot (30 cm) of snow from Arkansas to New England, with some areas north of Pittsburgh receiving up to 20 inches (50 cm). Traffic halted across the region and public schools closed, including New York City’s 500,000‑student system and the University of Mississippi’s Oxford campus. Snow accumulation and icy conditions forced widespread cancellations of outdoor activities and left many commuters stranded [1][2].

Death toll reaches at least 30, spanning ten states and varied circumstances Fatalities include two pedestrians run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, teenage sledding deaths in Arkansas and Texas, a Kansas woman found in snow, and eight New York City pedestrians discovered outdoors. Additional deaths were reported in Tennessee, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, New Jersey, South Carolina and Kentucky. Authorities continue investigations into several cases while emergency responders assist affected families [1][2].

Over 560,000 customers lose electricity, primarily due to freezing rain in the South Freezing rain snapped tree limbs and power lines, crippling service in northern Mississippi, Tennessee and surrounding areas. Emergency warming stations opened with cots, blankets and generators to protect residents from subzero temperatures. Utility crews anticipate restoration could take several days, and officials warn that continued Arctic air may prolong outages [1][2].

Air travel suffers more than 12,000 delays and cancellations; Arctic air threatens further storms Cirium data shows 45 % of U.S. flights were cancelled on Sunday, the highest rate since the COVID‑19 pandemic, and over 12,000 flight issues were recorded on Monday. The National Weather Service reported wind chills near –25 °F (‑31 °C) north of Pittsburgh, with an average low of –9.8 °F (‑12.3 °C) projected nationwide. Forecasters expect a fresh influx of Arctic air to sustain sub‑zero conditions and warn a possible additional winter storm could hit the East Coast this weekend [1][2].