On Monday, winter storm system dumped heavy snow and freezing rain across the eastern United States, disrupting travel. At least five people were killed in the Midwest due to hazardous road conditions, for millions after bringing hazardous road conditions in the Midwest.
As of Monday, over 175,000 people from Missouri to Virginia reportedly suffered a power outage. Meanwhile, more than 2,400 flights were cancelled and thousands were delayed. Nearly 70 million people are under a winter weather warning. For some, this could be the heaviest snowfall in over a decade,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said in a statement.
The storm has already made a significant impact in the Midwest, with Kansas feeling its full force. Topeka recorded a staggering 18 inches of snow, marking its heaviest snowfall since 1993. Nearby Chapman saw 14 inches, while Kansas City, Missouri, reached 11 inches, its largest snowfall in years. In Ohio, Cincinnati set a new record for January 5, with 5 inches of snow making it the snowiest day the city has experienced on record for this date.
The National Weather Service issued a warning that extreme weather could continue on Tuesday, while Amtrak has begun cancelling some Tuesday trains. As per the NWS, thunderstorms could impact southeastern states. Kentucky, Missouri, Virginia and Maryland authorities have declared states of emergency in the wake of the winter storm.
