The severe weather disrupted holiday travel, delaying nearly 10,000 flights across the US|@ashhhk25|X
A powerful blast of Arctic air swept across the Plains on Sunday, bringing dangerous winter weather to large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
Forecasters warned that an intense storm system could trigger blizzards, heavy snow, freezing rain, and damaging winds over the next two days.
Nearly 10 million people remained under winter storm warnings, while close to 3 million faced blizzard alerts.
The severe weather disrupted holiday travel, delaying nearly 10,000 flights across the US.
Officials urged people to stay off the roads as whiteout conditions and icy surfaces caused crashes and highway closures.
Minnesota activated the National Guard to help manage dangerous road conditions, while Michigan prepared for up to a foot of snow. Iowa warned that strong winds would whip up blowing snow, making travel risky even with lighter snowfall.
Forecasters say there is a risk of a ‘bomb cyclone’ over the Midwest and Great Lakes. This system could bring 6 to 12 inches of snow in some areas, with winds reaching 65 mph and near-zero visibility.
Power outages and hazardous travel remain likely through Monday.