The United States is bracing for more brutal winter weather after at least 55 people across 10 states died since last week after the coldest air of this season, reported CNN on Friday (Jan 19).

The United States is bracing for more brutal winter weather after at least 55 people across 10 states died since last week after the coldest air of this season, reported CNN on Friday (Jan 19). According to the report Oregon has been particularly hit hard with 10 people losing their lives in Portland from storms and cold. Three people died on Wednesday after a tree branch took down a live power line that fell onto their vehicle. Over 45,000 homes and businesses in Washington and Oregon faced power cuts on Thursday due to the previous storms, the report said. Another round of snow to overspread later today Another round of snow will overspread portions of the Midwest and East later on Friday. Around one to three inches of snow are likely from the Midwest to the East, the outlet reported. Also read | US winter storm: Millions face below-zero temperatures amid dangerous Arctic freeze Philadelphia could receive between four and six inches of snow Friday. Frigid conditions to persist Earlier, the National Weather Service issued a stark warning, with over 95 million people under wind chill advisories and some states expecting wind chills to plummet to a bone-chilling -56.67 degrees Celsius. The frigid conditions are forecasted to persist. The extreme temperatures have affected political campaigns, sports events, and travel across the US. (With inputs from agencies)

US braces for more brutal weather; 55 dead after coldest air of this winter

Buffalo in New York, the worst hit by the current winter storm in the US, continues to struggle. At least 31 people have lost their lives in New York’s Erie County as Buffalo was buried under up to 50.3 inches of snow. The death toll is still rising as rescue workers are checking homes and cars to look for anyone who was stranded in the storm.

The police department "expects that number to rise," tweeted Byron Brown, mayor of the lakeside county's biggest city Buffalo.

Power is out and more than 7,000 utility workers are working to restore electricity. They have a bunch of problems to deal with while doing so, including broken trees and poles.&nbsp;

There is a demand for medical help and local health officials are arranging transportation for patients in need.

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Business break-ins were reported in the area and the police have arrested at least eight people in connection with the burglaries. Roads are littered with hundreds of vehicles that were abandoned on the roads as the blizzard made driving impossible. Firefighters and other emergency vehicles are facing a tough time navigating through these vehicles.

Kathy Hochul, New York state's governor and a Buffalo native, described the storm aftermath as resembling "a war zone."

"Certainly it is the blizzard of the century," Hochul told reporters Monday.

Stories of families trapped for days during the "blizzard of the century" are now emerging. Over 50 people across 11 US states have died till now due to the storm.&nbsp;

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Residents and commuters who tried to flee their freezing homes got trapped on highways and could not be rescued since several areas became inaccessible for several hours. Ambulances weren't able to reach people and snow plows couldn't remove snow due to the ferocity of the storm.&nbsp;

Buffalo is expected to see another half an inch of snow Tuesday night. While the temperatures will likely see a rise in the rest of the week, officials fear that it will lead to flooding. The weather service said that the risk of floods is small even though some rain is expected. However, “it should take around an inch of rain from this system before flooding becomes a concern", officials said.

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Buffalo in New York, the worst hit by the current winter storm in the US, continues to struggle. At least 31 people have lost their lives in New York’s Erie County as Buffalo was buried under up to 50.

Buffalo in New York, the worst hit by the current winter storm in the US, continues to struggle. At least 31 people have lost their lives in New York’s Erie County as Buffalo was buried under up to 50.3 inches of snow. The death toll is still rising as rescue workers are checking homes and cars to look for anyone who was stranded in the storm. The police department "expects that number to rise," tweeted Byron Brown, mayor of the lakeside county's biggest city Buffalo. Power is out and more than 7,000 utility workers are working to restore electricity. They have a bunch of problems to deal with while doing so, including broken trees and poles. There is a demand for medical help and local health officials are arranging transportation for patients in need. Also Read | 'Once-in-a-lifetime' weather disaster leaves at least 60 dead in US Business break-ins were reported in the area and the police have arrested at least eight people in connection with the burglaries. Roads are littered with hundreds of vehicles that were abandoned on the roads as the blizzard made driving impossible. Firefighters and other emergency vehicles are facing a tough time navigating through these vehicles. Kathy Hochul, New York state's governor and a Buffalo native, described the storm aftermath as resembling "a war zone." "Certainly it is the blizzard of the century," Hochul told reporters Monday. Stories of families trapped for days during the "blizzard of the century" are now emerging. Over 50 people across 11 US states have died till now due to the storm. × Residents and commuters who tried to flee their freezing homes got trapped on highways and could not be rescued since several areas became inaccessible for several hours. Ambulances weren't able to reach people and snow plows couldn't remove snow due to the ferocity of the storm. Buffalo is expected to see another half an inch of snow Tuesday night. While the temperatures will likely see a rise in the rest of the week, officials fear that it will lead to flooding. The weather service said that the risk of floods is small even though some rain is expected. However, “it should take around an inch of rain from this system before flooding becomes a concern", officials said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Buffalo, New York, loses 31 lives as it battles ‘blizzard of the century’, gears up for storm aftermath

A powerful winter storm spawned several tornadoes, leaving a trail of destruction in at least six states in the southern side of the US and causing a widespread power outage.

According to local reports, at least three people have been killed in Louisiana and a dozen injured.

The weather agency has predicted that several east coast states would be hit by snow and freezing rain late on Thursday and into Friday.

While the Midwest is reeling brought blizzard-like conditions due to the storm system.

Louisiana was reported to be hit hardest by the storm. There were reports of downed power lines and collapsed buildings. A suburb of New Orleans reported that homes and businesses in the area had "suffered catastrophic damage".

As of Thursday evening, more than 10,000 people are without power in various parts of Louisiana, according to the website poweroutage.us.

Apart from Louisiana, power outages were also reported in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia. In Wisconsin, 60,000 people were without power on Thursday afternoon.

A tornado alert has been issued in Florida and Georgia, with authorities warning residents of "damaging to destructive winds".

Up in the north, weather agencies have forecast snow and freezing rain to continue through at least Friday afternoon across a large swathe of the country from the east coast to the Midwest.

"This system is notable for the fact that it's going to impact areas all the way from California to eventually the Northeast," National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira told CBS.

Moreover in Minnesota, the Star Tribune newspaper reported blizzard-like conditions until Thursday, with as much as 2.5 feet (0.75 metres) of snow likely by the weekend.

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A powerful winter storm spawned several tornadoes, leaving a trail of destruction in at least six states in the southern side of the US and causing a widespread power outage.

A powerful winter storm spawned several tornadoes, leaving a trail of destruction in at least six states in the southern side of the US and causing a widespread power outage. According to local reports, at least three people have been killed in Louisiana and a dozen injured. The weather agency has predicted that several east coast states would be hit by snow and freezing rain late on Thursday and into Friday. While the Midwest is reeling brought blizzard-like conditions due to the storm system. Louisiana was reported to be hit hardest by the storm. There were reports of downed power lines and collapsed buildings. A suburb of New Orleans reported that homes and businesses in the area had "suffered catastrophic damage". As of Thursday evening, more than 10,000 people are without power in various parts of Louisiana, according to the website poweroutage.us. Apart from Louisiana, power outages were also reported in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia. In Wisconsin, 60,000 people were without power on Thursday afternoon. A tornado alert has been issued in Florida and Georgia, with authorities warning residents of "damaging to destructive winds". Up in the north, weather agencies have forecast snow and freezing rain to continue through at least Friday afternoon across a large swathe of the country from the east coast to the Midwest. "This system is notable for the fact that it's going to impact areas all the way from California to eventually the Northeast," National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira told CBS. Moreover in Minnesota, the Star Tribune newspaper reported blizzard-like conditions until Thursday, with as much as 2.5 feet (0.75 metres) of snow likely by the weekend. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Winter storm, tornadoes batter US, thousands without electricity

A strong winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of the Southeast and was expected to leave about 1 foot of snow in parts of the Northeast on Sunday, with damaging ice possible in the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states, making travel hazardous and power outages likely.

In the South, where some governors declared states of emergency Friday, areas such as central Mississippi had already received up to 6 inches of snow, while portions of Tennessee and Alabama received a mixture of snow and freezing rain, the National Weather Service said.

“This storm is going to be pretty significant in terms of generating travel impacts, outages and things of that nature,” said Rich Otto, a meteorologist with the weather service.

In Georgia, nearly 90,000 customers were without power Sunday, according to PowerOutage.us, which aggregates data from utilities across the United States. South Carolina had nearly 95,000 customers without power, and North Carolina had about 35,000.

More than a quarter-inch of ice was expected to accumulate in the Piedmont regions of North and South Carolina on Sunday.

Forecasters said the storm system could bring more than 1 foot of snow to some areas, including parts of the Appalachians and upstate New York. Parts of the upper Midwest and northwest Pennsylvania could get up to 2 feet of snow, Otto said.

As the storm moves toward the Northeast on Sunday afternoon, it will remain inland, meaning cities closer to the coast, from Washington to Boston, will primarily receive heavy rain, Otto said.

Significant flooding was possible in parts of eastern Long Island, New York, and coastal New England on Sunday night and into Monday morning, he said.

Otto said that potential ice accumulations would be more severe in the Carolinas. The North Carolina Department of Transportation warned people Sunday to stay off the roads, posting pictures of streets blanketed in snow and ice.

On Friday, Gov. Ralph S. Northam of Virginia, Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia and Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina all declared states of emergency.

Southwest Airlines warned travellers passing through airports across the South that flights could be delayed, diverted or cancelled. American Airlines and Delta made similar announcements related to the weather.

A strong winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of the Southeast and was expected to leave about 1 foot of snow in parts of the Northeast on Sunday, with damaging ice possible in the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states, making travel hazardous and power outages likely.

A strong winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of the Southeast and was expected to leave about 1 foot of snow in parts of the Northeast on Sunday, with damaging ice possible in the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states, making travel hazardous and power outages likely. In the South, where some governors declared states of emergency Friday, areas such as central Mississippi had already received up to 6 inches of snow, while portions of Tennessee and Alabama received a mixture of snow and freezing rain, the National Weather Service said. “This storm is going to be pretty significant in terms of generating travel impacts, outages and things of that nature,” said Rich Otto, a meteorologist with the weather service. In Georgia, nearly 90,000 customers were without power Sunday, according to PowerOutage.us, which aggregates data from utilities across the United States. South Carolina had nearly 95,000 customers without power, and North Carolina had about 35,000. More than a quarter-inch of ice was expected to accumulate in the Piedmont regions of North and South Carolina on Sunday. Forecasters said the storm system could bring more than 1 foot of snow to some areas, including parts of the Appalachians and upstate New York. Parts of the upper Midwest and northwest Pennsylvania could get up to 2 feet of snow, Otto said. As the storm moves toward the Northeast on Sunday afternoon, it will remain inland, meaning cities closer to the coast, from Washington to Boston, will primarily receive heavy rain, Otto said. Significant flooding was possible in parts of eastern Long Island, New York, and coastal New England on Sunday night and into Monday morning, he said. Otto said that potential ice accumulations would be more severe in the Carolinas. The North Carolina Department of Transportation warned people Sunday to stay off the roads, posting pictures of streets blanketed in snow and ice. On Friday, Gov. Ralph S. Northam of Virginia, Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia and Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina all declared states of emergency. Southwest Airlines warned travellers passing through airports across the South that flights could be delayed, diverted or cancelled. American Airlines and Delta made similar announcements related to the weather.

States in US brace for dangerous conditions from winter storm

Thousands still remain without power and water as icy storms hit <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-of-cold-stunned-turtles-rescued-in-texas-364496">Texas</a> the state while Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Thursday that all power generating plants in the state were back online.

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At least 3,000 households still do not have power, down from 2.7 million on Wednesday, and more than 13 million <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/texas-continues-to-shiver-amid-power-outage-more-than-20-deaths-reported-364407">Texans</a> have been witnessing interruptions in their water services.

"We have already begun the process to make sure that events like this never again happen in Texas, and reforms start with electric reliability in Texas, what happened this week to our fellow Texans is absolutely unacceptable and can never be replicated again," Abbott said.

Texas governor also raised eyebrows when he went on American TV and blamed renewable energy like wind and solar for the power failure and it is not just the governor who has come under fire for his handling of the situation.

US Senator Ted Cruz faced heavy backlash after he was spotted flying out to Cancun with his family in the middle of the crisis. The Republican then cut his trip short after his travels were reported and said he was returning to get to the bottom of what happened.

"It was obviously a mistake, and in hindsight, I wouldn't have done it. I was trying to be a dad and all of us have made decisions. When you got two girls who have been cold for two days and haven't had heat or power, and they're saying, hey, look, we don't have school, why don't we go, let's get out of here," Cruz said.

"I think there are a lot of parents that'd be like, all right, let me if I can do this, great that's what I wanted to do! &nbsp;It had been my intention to be able to work remotely, to be on the phone, to be on the internet, to be on zoom, to be engaged but I needed to be here and that's why I came back," he said.

The lack of power has cut off water supplies for millions, further strained hospitals' ability to treat patients amid a pandemic, and isolated vulnerable communities with frozen roads still impassable in many parts of the state.

Thousands still remain without power and water as icy storms hit Texas the state while Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Thursday that all power generating plants in the state were back online.

Thousands still remain without power and water as icy storms hit Texas the state while Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Thursday that all power generating plants in the state were back online. Watch: At least 3,000 households still do not have power, down from 2.7 million on Wednesday, and more than 13 million Texans have been witnessing interruptions in their water services. "We have already begun the process to make sure that events like this never again happen in Texas, and reforms start with electric reliability in Texas, what happened this week to our fellow Texans is absolutely unacceptable and can never be replicated again," Abbott said. Texas governor also raised eyebrows when he went on American TV and blamed renewable energy like wind and solar for the power failure and it is not just the governor who has come under fire for his handling of the situation. US Senator Ted Cruz faced heavy backlash after he was spotted flying out to Cancun with his family in the middle of the crisis. The Republican then cut his trip short after his travels were reported and said he was returning to get to the bottom of what happened. "It was obviously a mistake, and in hindsight, I wouldn't have done it. I was trying to be a dad and all of us have made decisions. When you got two girls who have been cold for two days and haven't had heat or power, and they're saying, hey, look, we don't have school, why don't we go, let's get out of here," Cruz said. "I think there are a lot of parents that'd be like, all right, let me if I can do this, great that's what I wanted to do! It had been my intention to be able to work remotely, to be on the phone, to be on the internet, to be on zoom, to be engaged but I needed to be here and that's why I came back," he said. The lack of power has cut off water supplies for millions, further strained hospitals' ability to treat patients amid a pandemic, and isolated vulnerable communities with frozen roads still impassable in many parts of the state.

Republican Senator Ted Cruz faces criticism over trip as Texas battles winter storm

A major winter storm will lumber across the United States over the weekend, dumping snow as it moves east from the US&nbsp;West and threatening to disrupt millions of people travelling home after celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday.

Over a foot of snow is forecast in mountainous parts of Colorado, Utah and Arizona on Friday before the storm system slips toward the upper Midwest, the National Weather Service said.

Freezing rain will likely turn to snowy blizzards in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan beginning on Friday night, with more than 18 inches of snowfall possible in some mountainous areas, the service said.

Some snow could appear in the Northeast by Sunday morning, the service said. New York City and other places further down the Atlantic Coast can expect a wintry mix of precipitation on Sunday.

More than 4 million Americans were expected to fly and another 49 million expected to drive at least 50 miles or more this week for Thanksgiving, according to the American Automobile Association.

Wintry weather disrupted travel this week ahead of Thursday's Thanksgiving celebrations, with airports in Minneapolis and Chicago reporting hundreds of delayed or cancelled flights.

A major winter storm will lumber across the United States over the weekend, dumping snow as it moves east from the US West and threatening to disrupt millions of people travelling home after celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday.

A major winter storm will lumber across the United States over the weekend, dumping snow as it moves east from the US West and threatening to disrupt millions of people travelling home after celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. Over a foot of snow is forecast in mountainous parts of Colorado, Utah and Arizona on Friday before the storm system slips toward the upper Midwest, the National Weather Service said. Freezing rain will likely turn to snowy blizzards in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan beginning on Friday night, with more than 18 inches of snowfall possible in some mountainous areas, the service said. Some snow could appear in the Northeast by Sunday morning, the service said. New York City and other places further down the Atlantic Coast can expect a wintry mix of precipitation on Sunday. More than 4 million Americans were expected to fly and another 49 million expected to drive at least 50 miles or more this week for Thanksgiving, according to the American Automobile Association. Wintry weather disrupted travel this week ahead of Thursday's Thanksgiving celebrations, with airports in Minneapolis and Chicago reporting hundreds of delayed or cancelled flights.

Heavy snow in US West and Midwest could disrupt post-Thanksgiving travel