Jan 06, 2025
Massive Winter Storm Hits 63 million in US, 2 States Declare Emergency
A winter storm hit the central U.S. on Sunday, causing dangerous travel conditions, with 63 million people on alert for possible heavy snowfall
Snow and ice hit Kansas, Nebraska, and Indiana, with the National Guard assisting motorists. Winter storm warnings extended from Kansas to New Jersey
The weather service warned of the heaviest snowfall in a decade for some areas, with 63 million people under winter weather alerts on Sunday
Gary Wright scraped ice off his SUV in mid-Missouri, planning to work remotely. He's also searching for boots for his dogs, who refuse to walk on the cold ground
The polar vortex is causing extreme cold, with snow-covered roads in Indiana and up to 14 inches of snow expected in Kansas and Missouri
Louisville set a snowfall record with 7.7 inches, while parts of New York saw over 3 feet. The storm moved into the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and caused tornado warnings in the Deep South
The storm caused accidents, closed Kansas highways, and stranded 600 motorists in Missouri. Kentucky declared a state emergency, urging people to stay off the roads
The storm caused train cancellations, including Chicago-New York routes, and nearly 200 flight cancellations at St. Louis Lambert Airport
Starting Monday, the eastern U.S. will experience dangerously cold temperatures, 12-25 degrees below normal, reaching as far south as Georgia
The storm brought up to 12 inches of snow to Annapolis, prompting emergency declarations and school closures in several states, including Kentucky
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