Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:31pm on 07 Jan 2025,Tuesday Weather & Environment
A powerful winter storm sweeping across the US has resulted in at least five fatalities, widespread school closures, and major travel disruptions. Seven states—Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, and Arkansas—have declared emergencies. Over 2,300 flight cancellations and nearly 9,000 delays were reported. Around 190,000 people were without power early Tuesday. Dangerous road conditions led to numerous crashes, particularly in Missouri and Kansas. The storm, fueled by a polar vortex, is expected to bring ongoing icy conditions across the northeastern US, with the cold snap lasting for weeks.
