Thousands of Americans are waking up without power across the South as life-threatening cold air settles into the region. Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are in effect for more than 200 million people as temperatures drop into the 10s and 20s with wind chills dipping below zero in many states.
Developing Story
Forecasters warn another big storm could be brewing
While millions of Americans dig out from the monster winter storm, forecasters are warning of a new threat that could deliver even more snow to the East Coast.
The FOX Forecast Center says the pattern is favorable for another potential big winter storm to develop next weekend – a nor’easter that could bury parts of the Northeast and New England in heavy snow.
Meteorologists says it is still way too early to determine exact impacts, timing, and snow forecasts, but computer forecast models have consistently shown the storm’s development in the past 24 hours.
All eyes will be on this potential storm as cities along the East Coast work to clear snow and ice from this past weekend’s storm.
200 million people under cold weather alerts right now
Some of the coldest air in years has invaded the Deep South. It’s not just cold, it’s dangerously cold. Temperatures are in the 10s and 20s, but the wind makes it feel even colder. Wind chills are below zero in some spots, which can lead to frostbite on exposed skin within just minutes. Right now, more than 200 million Americans are under some type of cold weather alert, with Extreme Cold Warnings stretching down to the Gulf Coast.
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MTA suspends some subway service after heavy snow
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority is working to restore service following Sunday’s snowstorm.
Right now, the MTA has suspended subway service in Brooklyn on the S train and the F and R trains are running with severe delays due to the snow.
Other trains are also running with delays as crews work to clear the snow and ice from the tracks.
Click here to see the latest MTA service changes and alerts.
NJ Transit service resumes after monster winter storm slams New Jersey
NJ Transit is working to restore normal operations this morning after all rail and bus service was suspended on Sunday.
According to its website, NJ Transit expects to begin a phased resumption of service on Monday, starting with all three Light Rail lines — Newark Light Rail, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and River LINE.
Customers should expect delays and possible select train cancellations as local and county crews continue clearing secondary and tertiary roadways.
It expects a gradual ramp-up of bus and Access Link service this morning as its team evaluates road conditions.
Click here for the latest service alerts.
Amtrak cancels multiple trains on Monday following winter storm
Amtrak says it has canceled at least 5 trains across the Northeast this morning due to equipment availability.
Click here to read the latest service announcement.
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Light snow flying again in New York City as morning commute kicks off
New Yorkers are heading out into slick streets and onto slippery sidewalks as another round of light snow and flurries rolls into the five boroughs. The FOX Forecast Center says this very small band of snow could lead to minor accumulations through the morning commute.
City leaders are urging people to use extreme caution if traveling this morning.
NYC roads and sidewalks remain slick this morning
Texas State Capitol remains closed today due to hazardous road conditions
Breaking News
9 dead after snow, ice, and dangerous cold hit dozens of states
At least 9 people have died as a result of the historic winter storm that’s impacted millions of Americans across dozens of states this weekend with snow, ice and extreme cold.
Deaths were reported in Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Kansas, according to local officials across the 5 states.
Plane crashes with 8 people on board at Maine airport
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a plane crash at a Maine airport that happened during Sunday’s winter storm.
Officials said eight people were on the plane when the crash happened around 7:45 p.m. ET.
836,000+ customers without power across the Southeast
Utility crews are scrambling to restore power to areas hit hard by this weekend’s winter storm. Crippling ice pulled down trees and power lines across nearly a dozen states, plunging thousands of people into darkness and cutting the heat as temperatures plummeted.
PowerOutage.com tracks the number of energy customers experiencing power outages, which soared to more than 1,000,000 on Sunday afternoon. The latest data shows more than 836,000 customers are still without power.
Airlines scramble to get back on track with 36,300+ flights disrupted since Friday
The monster winter storm that blasted the eastern half of the United States this weekend wreaked havoc on air travel. Airports worked around the clock to keep runways clear, but the intense snow and ice forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights.
Data from FlightAware shows more than 36,000 U.S. flights have been disrupted since Friday. That’s more than 20,000 canceled and 16,000 delayed flights nationwide. Even though the storm has moved away, it will take time for airlines to reposition equipment and shift crews into place to resume normal operations.
Missing Kansas teacher found dead after disappearing during winter storm
A 28-year old missing teacher from Kansas was found dead on Sunday, days after she was last seen as the massive winter storm began to take hold in the South.
The Emporia Police Department said Rebecca Rauber is believed to have died from hypothermia just hours after she disappeared.
Rauber was found covered in snow approximately 300 yards from where was last seen on surveillance video late Sunday night.
Recap of Sunday’s live coverage
You can go back and see how the winter storm evolved with our live coverage from Sunday.
Click here to see Sunday’s minute-by-minute coverage.
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