<p>A staggering 2,400 flights were cancelled in the US on Friday (Jan 12) after a powerful winter storm hit the country’s Midwest and South. Additionally, at least 5,800 flights were also delayed. The massive disruption left thousands of passengers stranded at US airports. The storm affected flight operations, as well as other businesses, in at least 12 US states. Earlier, the US authorities had warned of clouds, snow and strong winds&nbsp;that might delay flight operations at some airports.</p>

<p>CNN reported that almost 40 per cent of inbound flights were cancelled at the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, while 60 per cent of them&nbsp;were cancelled at Chicago Midway International Airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to observers, the grounding of the 737 Max 9 planes due to certain safety issues has further stressed flight operations. The USA’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing are still trying to settle on an inspection protocol that would allow those planes to resume flying.</p>

<p>According to FlightAware, a flight tracking website, Southwest Airlines cancelled nearly 400 of its flights on Friday, even though it doesn’t operate any 737 Max 9 planes. It implies that most of the cancellations came due to the storm.</p>

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<p>Furthermore, the electricity supply in the region has been impacted by the situation. Power outages were reported due to severe thunderstorms in the South, blizzard conditions in the Midwest, and strong wind gusts affecting over 150 million Americans under wind alerts on Friday.</p>

<p>As of Friday morning, around 250,000 homes and businesses were without power in the Great Lakes and South, with the majority of outages in Illinois. Chicago's O'Hare International Airport experienced winds gusting as high as 55 mph.</p>

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<p>Severe thunderstorms in the South generated wind gusts reaching 74 mph in Arkansas. The storm's powerful winds caused significant damage to an iconic state landmark in Maine, with only one wall of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park bell house, dating back to 1897, still standing after being struck by 79 mph winds on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Maine officials, including Bristol Parks and Recreation Department director Shelley Gallagher, expressed concern about the remaining structure's vulnerability to another powerful storm. Steps have been taken to reinforce the building, but there is apprehension that it may not be sufficient to prevent further harm.</p>

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A staggering 2,400 flights were cancelled in the US on Friday (Jan 12) after a powerful winter storm hit the country’s Midwest and South. Additionally, at least 5,800 flights were also delayed.

A staggering 2,400 flights were cancelled in the US on Friday (Jan 12) after a powerful winter storm hit the country’s Midwest and South. Additionally, at least 5,800 flights were also delayed. The massive disruption left thousands of passengers stranded at US airports. The storm affected flight operations, as well as other businesses, in at least 12 US states. Earlier, the US authorities had warned of clouds, snow and strong winds that might delay flight operations at some airports. CNN reported that almost 40 per cent of inbound flights were cancelled at the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, while 60 per cent of them were cancelled at Chicago Midway International Airport. According to observers, the grounding of the 737 Max 9 planes due to certain safety issues has further stressed flight operations. The USA’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing are still trying to settle on an inspection protocol that would allow those planes to resume flying. According to FlightAware, a flight tracking website, Southwest Airlines cancelled nearly 400 of its flights on Friday, even though it doesn’t operate any 737 Max 9 planes. It implies that most of the cancellations came due to the storm. Also read: Climate change causes dry spell in Kashmir: Winter wonderland Gulmarg struggles with no snow Furthermore, the electricity supply in the region has been impacted by the situation. Power outages were reported due to severe thunderstorms in the South, blizzard conditions in the Midwest, and strong wind gusts affecting over 150 million Americans under wind alerts on Friday. As of Friday morning, around 250,000 homes and businesses were without power in the Great Lakes and South, with the majority of outages in Illinois. Chicago's O'Hare International Airport experienced winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Watch: Wars, extreme weather & panama restrictions hit shipping × Severe thunderstorms in the South generated wind gusts reaching 74 mph in Arkansas. The storm's powerful winds caused significant damage to an iconic state landmark in Maine, with only one wall of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park bell house, dating back to 1897, still standing after being struck by 79 mph winds on Wednesday. Maine officials, including Bristol Parks and Recreation Department director Shelley Gallagher, expressed concern about the remaining structure's vulnerability to another powerful storm. Steps have been taken to reinforce the building, but there is apprehension that it may not be sufficient to prevent further harm. (With inputs from agencies)

US: 2,400 flights cancelled and ,5800 delayed after massive storm hits Midwest, South

In pics | Winter storm brings strong winds, rainfall and heavy snow in parts of US

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<p>The United States will soon witness a brutal cold snap with below-freezing temperatures, revealed a weather map.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A cold front will hit several regions of the US, including the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast, on December 7, Daily Express US reported. According to the WXCharts by the MetDesk, the parts of the United States, from South Carolina to Maine, will experience below-freezing temperatures that can fall as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the winter outlook for 2023-24, the National Weather Service (NWS) mentioned that Alaska and the West Coast into the Northern and Central Plain will have warmer-than-average temperatures in the upcoming winter season. Meanwhile, the rest of the United States will have standard or below-average temperatures. NWS said, "There will be wetter-than-average conditions across northern Alaska, much of the southern US, and along the Atlantic Coast from Massachusetts southeast to Florida."</p>

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<p>Temperatures have already plunged in much of the US this week, with New York reporting temperatures as low as 24 degrees Celsius. However, residents of New York and those living along the East Coast can expect colder temperatures on December 7, as the high wind gusts would make the air cooler.&nbsp;</p>

<p>El Nino, the weather pattern that makes up the warm phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation cycle, might worsen winter in 2023. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration informed in an update last week that there's a 62 per cent chance that 2023's El Niño might last until June 2023. The update also mentioned there could be record-warm temperatures and heavy rainfall along the West Coast. Furthermore, a potentially stormy winter could sweep the Southeast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Midwest has already experienced a treacherous snowstorm, which resulted in slick roads, increasing the number of car accidents. Authorities have advised drivers across the United States to stay updated with the weather patterns and prepared for travelling in wintry conditions.</p>

<p>According to AccuWeather, the possibility of snow spreading into the northern and central Rocky Mountains this coming weekend is high. They have also put Wisconsin, the Great Lakes, New York, and surrounding areas on high alert for winter deluge. Although the storm is expected to pull away after the weekend, it will leave behind freezing temperatures in several places.</p>

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The United States will soon witness a brutal cold snap with below-freezing temperatures, revealed a weather map. A cold front will hit several regions of the US, including the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast, on December 7, Daily Express US reported.

The United States will soon witness a brutal cold snap with below-freezing temperatures, revealed a weather map. A cold front will hit several regions of the US, including the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast, on December 7, Daily Express US reported. According to the WXCharts by the MetDesk, the parts of the United States, from South Carolina to Maine, will experience below-freezing temperatures that can fall as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius. In the winter outlook for 2023-24, the National Weather Service (NWS) mentioned that Alaska and the West Coast into the Northern and Central Plain will have warmer-than-average temperatures in the upcoming winter season. Meanwhile, the rest of the United States will have standard or below-average temperatures. NWS said, "There will be wetter-than-average conditions across northern Alaska, much of the southern US, and along the Atlantic Coast from Massachusetts southeast to Florida." ALSO READ | Sex and the City star joins hunger strike for Gaza amid Israel-Hamas conflict Temperatures have already plunged in much of the US this week, with New York reporting temperatures as low as 24 degrees Celsius. However, residents of New York and those living along the East Coast can expect colder temperatures on December 7, as the high wind gusts would make the air cooler. El Nino, the weather pattern that makes up the warm phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation cycle, might worsen winter in 2023. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration informed in an update last week that there's a 62 per cent chance that 2023's El Niño might last until June 2023. The update also mentioned there could be record-warm temperatures and heavy rainfall along the West Coast. Furthermore, a potentially stormy winter could sweep the Southeast. The Midwest has already experienced a treacherous snowstorm, which resulted in slick roads, increasing the number of car accidents. Authorities have advised drivers across the United States to stay updated with the weather patterns and prepared for travelling in wintry conditions. According to AccuWeather, the possibility of snow spreading into the northern and central Rocky Mountains this coming weekend is high. They have also put Wisconsin, the Great Lakes, New York, and surrounding areas on high alert for winter deluge. Although the storm is expected to pull away after the weekend, it will leave behind freezing temperatures in several places. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Map reveals exact date of cold snap, several regions put on high alert

The start of a winter storm with heavy, wet snow led to hundreds of school closings, cancelled flights and some power outages in parts of the northeast U.S.

U.S: Northeast winter storm shuts schools, knocks out power

<p>California faced mass power outages, closure of both beaches and motorways as well as flooding as a rare winter storm swept the US state.</p>

<p>After days of fierce and chilly winds and frigid temperatures, more than 120,000 citizens are living without electricity in areas of Los Angeles. The central north-south motorway located on the West Coast, Interstate 5, remains closed due to heavy snow in the mountainous section, also called the Grapevine.</p>

<p>The winter storm, which is expected to weaken, is among the strongest which have&nbsp;hit the state. Trees have been toppled by relentless winds and power lines downed.</p>

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<p>The authorities stated that all the beaches remained closed on Saturday for several hours because of lightning strikes in LA County. Reports also surfaced of flights being grounded in the region.</p>

<p>The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the latest bulletin around 20:00 GMT on Saturday (12:00 local time) in which it issued a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rains over Southern California.</p>

<p>"As the front moves inland, snow will move over the Northern Intermountain Region and into Northern California on Sunday morning," stated the NWS.</p>

<p>Till now, no casualties or injuries have been reported due to the storm. Earlier, Los Angeles, a city which is known for its sun-kissed boulevards and palm trees, received snowfall.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Blizzard warnings in Sierra Nevada and Southern California</strong></p>

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<p>In Michigan, around 350,000 people remained in blackout on Saturday afternoon, as per reports of the state's two main utilities — Consumers Energy and DTE. The utilities said that the people are likely to get electricity by Sunday night.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the locals were left amazed by the unusual sight of snow flurry around the Hollywood sign on Mount Lee. On February 24, a 132-year record low temperature was broken by San Francisco, as it dipped to 39F (4C).&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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California faced mass power outages, closure of both beaches and motorways as well as flooding as a rare winter storm swept the US state. After days of fierce and chilly winds and frigid temperatures, more than 120,000 citizens are living without electricity in areas of Los Angeles.

California faced mass power outages, closure of both beaches and motorways as well as flooding as a rare winter storm swept the US state. After days of fierce and chilly winds and frigid temperatures, more than 120,000 citizens are living without electricity in areas of Los Angeles. The central north-south motorway located on the West Coast, Interstate 5, remains closed due to heavy snow in the mountainous section, also called the Grapevine. The winter storm, which is expected to weaken, is among the strongest which have hit the state. Trees have been toppled by relentless winds and power lines downed. ALSO READ | WATCH | US flag freezes in Michigan's powerful ice storm, leaves internet stunned The authorities stated that all the beaches remained closed on Saturday for several hours because of lightning strikes in LA County. Reports also surfaced of flights being grounded in the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the latest bulletin around 20:00 GMT on Saturday (12:00 local time) in which it issued a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rains over Southern California. "As the front moves inland, snow will move over the Northern Intermountain Region and into Northern California on Sunday morning," stated the NWS. Till now, no casualties or injuries have been reported due to the storm. Earlier, Los Angeles, a city which is known for its sun-kissed boulevards and palm trees, received snowfall. WATCH | Blizzard warnings in Sierra Nevada and Southern California In Michigan, around 350,000 people remained in blackout on Saturday afternoon, as per reports of the state's two main utilities — Consumers Energy and DTE. The utilities said that the people are likely to get electricity by Sunday night. Meanwhile, the locals were left amazed by the unusual sight of snow flurry around the Hollywood sign on Mount Lee. On February 24, a 132-year record low temperature was broken by San Francisco, as it dipped to 39F (4C). (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Winter storm covering Minnesota in snow

<p>Thousands of flights were disrupted in and out of the United States as a strong winter storm is posing a threat of record-level snowfall in parts of the country. As per FlightAware, a flight-tracking website, over 1000 flights in and out of the US were cancelled by 09:15 am Eastern Time. Additionally, 932 flights were delayed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Federal Aviation Administration tweeted on Tuesday that the weather conditions could cause flight delays in Minnesota and other states in the Great Lakes and southern plains.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, National Weather Service gave a weather forecast over the next three days, through midday Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Moderate, Major and Extreme winter weather impacts are expected from the West Coast to New England with travel not advised in the Upper Midwest due to blizzard conditions," it wrote earlier on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to media reports, SkyWest airlines was the worst hit by the severe winter storm as it cancelled 245 flights. Among others were Delta Air Lines, which cancelled 233 flights and Southwest Airlines (LUV), which cancelled 235 flights.</p>

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<p>Southwest airlines cancellations were primarily proactive as the country is bracing for severe weather conditions in the upcoming days. About 100 flights were cancelled from Denver International Airport. Earlier, during peak holiday season last year in December, Southwest Airlines ended up cancelling over 16,700 flights.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With the imminent severe weather conditions now looming large in the United States once again, the airline is facing a challenge in carrying out its operations smoothly for the second time. Weather service gave out high wind warning in parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota. The service said wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph and the wind chills are expected to reach minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Minnesota Governor Tim Walz cautioned everyone to stay safe saying that the state people are no strangers to extreme weather, but this storm "could break records."&nbsp;</p>

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Thousands of flights were disrupted in and out of the United States as a strong winter storm is posing a threat of record-level snowfall in parts of the country.

Thousands of flights were disrupted in and out of the United States as a strong winter storm is posing a threat of record-level snowfall in parts of the country. As per FlightAware, a flight-tracking website, over 1000 flights in and out of the US were cancelled by 09:15 am Eastern Time. Additionally, 932 flights were delayed. Federal Aviation Administration tweeted on Tuesday that the weather conditions could cause flight delays in Minnesota and other states in the Great Lakes and southern plains. ✈️ Traffic Report: ⛈️/🌬️ at @DFWAirport. ☁️/🌬️/🌧️ could impact @flySEA, @MCO, @flyLAXairport, @LASairport, @flySFO & @PHXSkyHarbor. ❄️ at @EWRairport, @JFKairport, @LGAairport, @fly2midway, @fly2ohare, @mspairport, @slcairport, @DENAirport & @DTWeetin. https://t.co/cypJ0x7wnD pic.twitter.com/C7EQMFNdHW — The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) February 22, 2023 × Meanwhile, National Weather Service gave a weather forecast over the next three days, through midday Friday. Also Read | World's largest four-day work-week trial in Britain proves to be a success, here's how "Moderate, Major and Extreme winter weather impacts are expected from the West Coast to New England with travel not advised in the Upper Midwest due to blizzard conditions," it wrote earlier on Tuesday. According to media reports, SkyWest airlines was the worst hit by the severe winter storm as it cancelled 245 flights. Among others were Delta Air Lines, which cancelled 233 flights and Southwest Airlines (LUV), which cancelled 235 flights. Also Read | Toyota accedes to unions' demands, set to provide biggest wage hike in two decades Southwest airlines cancellations were primarily proactive as the country is bracing for severe weather conditions in the upcoming days. About 100 flights were cancelled from Denver International Airport. Earlier, during peak holiday season last year in December, Southwest Airlines ended up cancelling over 16,700 flights. Watch | Wagner group head accuses Russian command of treason With the imminent severe weather conditions now looming large in the United States once again, the airline is facing a challenge in carrying out its operations smoothly for the second time. Weather service gave out high wind warning in parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota. The service said wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph and the wind chills are expected to reach minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz cautioned everyone to stay safe saying that the state people are no strangers to extreme weather, but this storm "could break records." (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.

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<p><strong>Minnesota snow storm: </strong>As Minnesota braces for a snowstorm that could be one of the biggest in the state's history, residents are rushing to stock up on supplies and make preparations. The storm is expected to hit on Tuesday night and continue through Thursday afternoon, with as much as 20 inches of snow predicted to fall. The snow storm warning has been posted for central and southern Minnesota, with two rounds of snow expected to hit the region, delivering 16 to 22 inches of snow. Meteorologist Tyler Hasenstein from the National Weather Service in Chanhassen warns that if residents don't need to travel between Tuesday and Thursday, they should avoid it.</p>

<h2><strong>Minnesota weather forecast</strong></h2>

<p>The storm is being caused by warm air flowing north and cold air dropping down from Canada, which is converging over Minnesota. This is creating prime conditions for a major snowfall, with the worst expected from Wednesday evening through Thursday, when heavy snow will combine with northeast wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph.</p>

<p>The metro area is expected to see an inch of snow on Tuesday afternoon, followed by 3 to 7 inches overnight. After a brief break on Wednesday morning, a second round of snow will arrive in the afternoon, dropping 7 to 13 inches before wrapping up on Thursday afternoon.</p>

<h2><strong>Update on the Minnesota State High School League</strong></h2>

<p>The Minnesota State High School League has indicated that it plans to go ahead with two state championship events that will draw teams and spectators from all over the state to St. Paul. The girls' hockey and gymnastics state tournaments for this week are expected to take place as scheduled. The league is encouraging teams to watch the weather and make travel plans accordingly.</p>

<p>People are preparing for the storm in different ways. Clair Weiss, who works in the ticket office at Buck Hill in Burnsville, says that after last week's rain, which diminished the ski area's base, hefty amounts of new snow are welcome. Customers on Monday were already renting snow blowers and skid-steer loaders at Hiawatha Reddy Rents, with most of the available equipment already spoken for by Monday afternoon.</p>

<h2><strong>Minnesota Department of Transportation fully prepared</strong></h2>

<p>However, those who will have to remove the snow aren't quite so enthusiastic. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says that it will be "all hands on deck" as the agency contends with copious amounts of snow. Crews will work round the clock, but drivers should "be ready to stay home."</p>

<p>The impending storm has drawn mixed reactions from Minnesota residents, with some feeling exasperated by the long winter, and others welcoming the snow. Charity Mack of Cottage Grove, who hates winter, says she learned of the incoming storm from her mother and had to stock up on groceries and put gas in her vehicle. She says she is ready for spring and tired of looking out and seeing white.</p>

<h2><strong>Minnesota snow storm history</strong></h2>

<p>The largest snowstorm ever to hit the Twin Cities was the infamous Halloween blizzard from October 31 to November 3, 1991, when 28.4 inches of snow fell. The only other time snowfall topped 20 inches was in 1985, when 21.1 inches fell over Thanksgiving weekend from November 29 to December 1.</p>

<p>Minnesota is no stranger to snow, but this storm is expected to be one of the biggest in its history. As residents prepare for the worst, it remains to be seen how much snow will fall and what impact it will have on daily life in the state.</p>


Minnesota snow storm: As Minnesota braces for a snowstorm that could be one of the biggest in the state's history, residents are rushing to stock up on supplies and make preparations.

Minnesota snow storm: As Minnesota braces for a snowstorm that could be one of the biggest in the state's history, residents are rushing to stock up on supplies and make preparations. The storm is expected to hit on Tuesday night and continue through Thursday afternoon, with as much as 20 inches of snow predicted to fall. The snow storm warning has been posted for central and southern Minnesota, with two rounds of snow expected to hit the region, delivering 16 to 22 inches of snow. Meteorologist Tyler Hasenstein from the National Weather Service in Chanhassen warns that if residents don't need to travel between Tuesday and Thursday, they should avoid it. Minnesota weather forecast The storm is being caused by warm air flowing north and cold air dropping down from Canada, which is converging over Minnesota. This is creating prime conditions for a major snowfall, with the worst expected from Wednesday evening through Thursday, when heavy snow will combine with northeast wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph. The metro area is expected to see an inch of snow on Tuesday afternoon, followed by 3 to 7 inches overnight. After a brief break on Wednesday morning, a second round of snow will arrive in the afternoon, dropping 7 to 13 inches before wrapping up on Thursday afternoon. Update on the Minnesota State High School League The Minnesota State High School League has indicated that it plans to go ahead with two state championship events that will draw teams and spectators from all over the state to St. Paul. The girls' hockey and gymnastics state tournaments for this week are expected to take place as scheduled. The league is encouraging teams to watch the weather and make travel plans accordingly. People are preparing for the storm in different ways. Clair Weiss, who works in the ticket office at Buck Hill in Burnsville, says that after last week's rain, which diminished the ski area's base, hefty amounts of new snow are welcome. Customers on Monday were already renting snow blowers and skid-steer loaders at Hiawatha Reddy Rents, with most of the available equipment already spoken for by Monday afternoon. Minnesota Department of Transportation fully prepared However, those who will have to remove the snow aren't quite so enthusiastic. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says that it will be "all hands on deck" as the agency contends with copious amounts of snow. Crews will work round the clock, but drivers should "be ready to stay home." The impending storm has drawn mixed reactions from Minnesota residents, with some feeling exasperated by the long winter, and others welcoming the snow. Charity Mack of Cottage Grove, who hates winter, says she learned of the incoming storm from her mother and had to stock up on groceries and put gas in her vehicle. She says she is ready for spring and tired of looking out and seeing white. Minnesota snow storm history The largest snowstorm ever to hit the Twin Cities was the infamous Halloween blizzard from October 31 to November 3, 1991, when 28.4 inches of snow fell. The only other time snowfall topped 20 inches was in 1985, when 21.1 inches fell over Thanksgiving weekend from November 29 to December 1. Minnesota is no stranger to snow, but this storm is expected to be one of the biggest in its history. As residents prepare for the worst, it remains to be seen how much snow will fall and what impact it will have on daily life in the state.

Minnesota snow storm: One of the deadliest winter storms is about to hit the American state this week

Steam rises over the water in Boston's harbour as wind chill temperatures are falling below minus 34 Celsius in Boston with the United States facing a historic polar cold. Watch further to know more.

Arctic blast sweeps through parts of Northeast U.S.

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<p>The death toll in the fierce winter storm that slammed the United States in the past week has jumped to 61.&nbsp;Two more deaths were reported on Thursday from New York, bringing the total deaths in the region to 39, Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz said.</p>

<p>New York remained one of the hardest hit regions by the “once-in-a-generation” storm, with Buffalo city recording the most deaths.</p>

<p>Of the 39 deaths, 17 were found outside, 11 in homes, four in cars, four died while shovelling or snow-blowing and three were the result of an inability of emergency responders to reach them in time, Poloncarz said, reports AFP news agency.</p>

<p>In midwestern Ohio state, nine deaths were recorded in car crashes that occurred due to the monster storm. At least half-a-dozen other states also recorded fatalities.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, questions are being raised against the response of the authorities, with Poloncarz calling the city's handling "embarrassing".</p>

<p>Criticisms are being specifically directed to the delay in issuing travel ban orders by the officials.</p>

<h2><strong>US winter storm: Buffalo begins clean up after severe Christmas blizzard</strong></h2>

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<p>The storm also brought unseasonably cold temperatures to states such as Texas and Florida and caused chaos at airports, with thousands of flights delayed or cancelled.</p>

<p>Since temperatures are now being gradually coming to the normal level, and snow starting to melt, officials in New York are concerned about flooding, but the county executive said "it does not appear like it will be bad."</p>

<p>"Thankfully, it appears that flooding will be minimal," Poloncarz was quoted as saying while adding that electricity had been restored to all of the residents of the county.</p>

<p>Elsewhere in Canada, where the storm is still wreaking&nbsp;havoc, residents are still battling power cuts, including about 19,000 customers in the Quebec province.</p>

<p>In Ontario, more than 10,000 customers were still without power, according to power supplier Hydro One.</p>

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The death toll in the fierce winter storm that slammed the United States in the past week has jumped to 61. Two more deaths were reported on Thursday from New York, bringing the total deaths in the region to 39, Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz said.

The death toll in the fierce winter storm that slammed the United States in the past week has jumped to 61. Two more deaths were reported on Thursday from New York, bringing the total deaths in the region to 39, Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz said. New York remained one of the hardest hit regions by the “once-in-a-generation” storm, with Buffalo city recording the most deaths. Of the 39 deaths, 17 were found outside, 11 in homes, four in cars, four died while shovelling or snow-blowing and three were the result of an inability of emergency responders to reach them in time, Poloncarz said, reports AFP news agency. In midwestern Ohio state, nine deaths were recorded in car crashes that occurred due to the monster storm. At least half-a-dozen other states also recorded fatalities. Meanwhile, questions are being raised against the response of the authorities, with Poloncarz calling the city's handling "embarrassing". Criticisms are being specifically directed to the delay in issuing travel ban orders by the officials. US winter storm: Buffalo begins clean up after severe Christmas blizzard The storm also brought unseasonably cold temperatures to states such as Texas and Florida and caused chaos at airports, with thousands of flights delayed or cancelled. Since temperatures are now being gradually coming to the normal level, and snow starting to melt, officials in New York are concerned about flooding, but the county executive said "it does not appear like it will be bad." "Thankfully, it appears that flooding will be minimal," Poloncarz was quoted as saying while adding that electricity had been restored to all of the residents of the county. Elsewhere in Canada, where the storm is still wreaking havoc, residents are still battling power cuts, including about 19,000 customers in the Quebec province. In Ontario, more than 10,000 customers were still without power, according to power supplier Hydro One. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US winter storm death toll rises to 61 as bad weather drags on

Days after a massive blizzard devastated Buffalo, the city is still digging out from the snow as some residents are stranded without food.

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Bomb Cyclone has transformed the waterfalls into a wintry sight to behold. The winter storm also froze one of the tallest waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls. Watch further to know more.

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Homes along Lake Erie gain notoriety for having ice crystals cover them following a nasty winter storm. Watch in the pictures.

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<p>Britain's National Trust on Wednesday warned that extreme weather events could become the "new normal". The charitable trust said that in the past year, nature and wildlife at the sites managed by it had been harmed by extreme weather. &nbsp;The heritage conservation charity's climate change adviser Keith Jones said it was a "stark illustration of the sort of difficulties many of our species will face if we don't do more to mitigate rising temperatures".</p>

<p>"We're going to experience more floods, droughts, heatwaves, extreme storms and wildfires –- and they will go from bad to worse, breaking records with ever alarming frequency if we don't limit our carbon emissions," he said.</p>

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<p>The planet currently remains off track from an ambition set by the Paris climate accord in 2015 to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels to avoid the worst effects of climate change.</p>

<p>Climate Change led to extreme weather events in recent years, devastating communities across the globe. For a part last year, the Earth witnessed record heatwaves that led to unimaginable droughts, with rivers drying up, some even exposing ancient artefacts. There were massive wildfires in several parts of the world that ravaged communities.</p>

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<p>Then there were hurricanes and cyclones that left millions homeless and without power and other resources. Hurricane Ian brought with it massive destruction, hitting Cuba and later wreaking havoc in Florida.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Northern America is currently battling an unprecedented winter storm, with parts of US and Canada under deep snow. Over 60 people have died in the US with many areas still waiting for the bad weather to ebb. Holiday travel was hit with thousands of flights being cancelled, leaving passengers stuck at airports.&nbsp;</p>

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Britain's National Trust on Wednesday warned that extreme weather events could become the "new normal". The charitable trust said that in the past year, nature and wildlife at the sites managed by it had been harmed by extreme weather.

Britain's National Trust on Wednesday warned that extreme weather events could become the "new normal". The charitable trust said that in the past year, nature and wildlife at the sites managed by it had been harmed by extreme weather. The heritage conservation charity's climate change adviser Keith Jones said it was a "stark illustration of the sort of difficulties many of our species will face if we don't do more to mitigate rising temperatures". "We're going to experience more floods, droughts, heatwaves, extreme storms and wildfires –- and they will go from bad to worse, breaking records with ever alarming frequency if we don't limit our carbon emissions," he said. Also Read | Southwest Airlines cancels over 2,000 flights amid winter storm The planet currently remains off track from an ambition set by the Paris climate accord in 2015 to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Climate Change led to extreme weather events in recent years, devastating communities across the globe. For a part last year, the Earth witnessed record heatwaves that led to unimaginable droughts, with rivers drying up, some even exposing ancient artefacts. There were massive wildfires in several parts of the world that ravaged communities. × Then there were hurricanes and cyclones that left millions homeless and without power and other resources. Hurricane Ian brought with it massive destruction, hitting Cuba and later wreaking havoc in Florida. Northern America is currently battling an unprecedented winter storm, with parts of US and Canada under deep snow. Over 60 people have died in the US with many areas still waiting for the bad weather to ebb. Holiday travel was hit with thousands of flights being cancelled, leaving passengers stuck at airports. (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.

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<p>Southwest Airlines flights cancelled more than 70 per cent of its flight operations, as extreme weather temperatures continue to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of flyers.</p>

<p>Almost 2,600 cancellations were made on Wednesday, of which nearly all of them belong to Southwest. The rest of the US airlines together account for a little more than 100 of those cancellations, reports CNN.</p>

<p>Other competitors like Alaska Airlines had 10 per cent of its flights cancelled and United Airlines had only 2%.</p>

<p>"With consecutive days of&nbsp;extreme winter weather&nbsp;across our network behind us, continuing challenges are impacting our customers and employees in a significant way that is unacceptable," Southwest said&nbsp;in a statement.</p>

<p>"As we continue the work to recover our operation, we have made the decision to continue operating a reduced schedule by flying roughly one-third of our schedule for the next several days."</p>

<p>A combination of factors is said to have caused a total meltdown of Southwest airlines. Among them are aggressive flight scheduling and outdated infrastructure, apart from the winter storm delays.</p>

<h2><strong>Winter storm kills 60 across US; over 15,000 flights cancelled</strong></h2>

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<p>For the past few days, Southwest had the largest number of cancellations among all the airlines.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, more than 4,700 total flights scheduled to depart were cancelled, of which 54 per cent of those belonged to Southwest.</p>

<p>Whereas on Monday, Southwest cancelled more than 2,800 flights, or 70 per cent of its operations, according to the&nbsp;flight-tracking website FlightAware.</p>

<p>The spate of cancellations has invited the ire of the US Department of Transportation, which has assured to make Southwest accountable for the chaos.</p>

<p>US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he spoke to &nbsp;Southwest CEO Bob Jordan on Tuesday about the flight cancellations.</p>

<p>"Their system really has completely melted down," Buttigieg told CNN on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"I made clear that our department will be holding them accountable for their responsibilities to customers, both to get them through this situation and to make sure that this can't happen again."</p>

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Southwest Airlines flights cancelled more than 70 per cent of its flight operations, as extreme weather temperatures continue to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of flyers.

Southwest Airlines flights cancelled more than 70 per cent of its flight operations, as extreme weather temperatures continue to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of flyers. Almost 2,600 cancellations were made on Wednesday, of which nearly all of them belong to Southwest. The rest of the US airlines together account for a little more than 100 of those cancellations, reports CNN. Other competitors like Alaska Airlines had 10 per cent of its flights cancelled and United Airlines had only 2%. "With consecutive days of extreme winter weather across our network behind us, continuing challenges are impacting our customers and employees in a significant way that is unacceptable," Southwest said in a statement. "As we continue the work to recover our operation, we have made the decision to continue operating a reduced schedule by flying roughly one-third of our schedule for the next several days." A combination of factors is said to have caused a total meltdown of Southwest airlines. Among them are aggressive flight scheduling and outdated infrastructure, apart from the winter storm delays. Winter storm kills 60 across US; over 15,000 flights cancelled For the past few days, Southwest had the largest number of cancellations among all the airlines. On Tuesday, more than 4,700 total flights scheduled to depart were cancelled, of which 54 per cent of those belonged to Southwest. Whereas on Monday, Southwest cancelled more than 2,800 flights, or 70 per cent of its operations, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware. The spate of cancellations has invited the ire of the US Department of Transportation, which has assured to make Southwest accountable for the chaos. US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he spoke to Southwest CEO Bob Jordan on Tuesday about the flight cancellations. "Their system really has completely melted down," Buttigieg told CNN on Tuesday. "I made clear that our department will be holding them accountable for their responsibilities to customers, both to get them through this situation and to make sure that this can't happen again." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Southwest Airlines cancels over 2,000 flights amid winter storm, leaving thousands of flyers in the lurch

Thousands of travellers are stranded at airports across the US as flight cancellations and delays continue to wreak havoc amid a deadly winter storm.

WION Climate Tracker: Massive flight cancellations due to storm result in chaos at US airports

Buffalo began to clean up after a severe blizzard brought the city to a standstill with record snowfalls on Tuesday. Authorities were digging out from under four feet of snow (1.2 meters) dumped during a deadly Christmas blizzard, even as the National Weather Service predicted a final two inches of snow on Tuesday.

US winter storm: Buffalo begins clean up after severe Christmas blizzard

Images show an ice-covered pier in Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada. The unique ice formations were formed by "the blizzard of the century": a powerful winter storm that Canada and the United States over the holiday weekend, killing at least 60 people in the United States and disrupting travel.

Watch: Winter storm leaves behind unique ice sculptures in Canada

At least 60 people have died due to the winter storm, which has engulfed most of the US during the Christmas weekend. Buffalo, in New York, was hardest hit on Christmas Day, causing power outages and trapping people inside their cars.

At least 60 killed in U.S. due to devastating winter storm

The severe winter storm has claimed more than 60 lives so far across the United States, particularly in Buffalo. Thousands of flights have been cancelled amid howling winds and sub-zero temperatures.

WION Climate Tracker: Winter storm kills 60 across US; over 15,000 flights cancelled

A deadly blizzard paralyzed New York, on Christmas Day. This has led to trapping motorists in their cars, and knocking out electricity to thousands of homes. The death toll is rising due to severe winter storm system in the United States.

31 people killed in U.S due to winter storm

At least 34 people have died due to the winter storm, which has engulfed most of the US during the Christmas weekend. Buffalo, in New York, was hardest hit on Christmas Day, causing power outages and trapping people inside their cars.

WION Climate Tracker: 34 killed in U.S. due to Christmas Day winter storm

Hundreds of migrants prepared to camp in the cold at Mexico’s northern border over Christmas, hoping for a swift reversal in U.S. migration restrictions as they endure the bite of a winter storm ravaging the United States.

WION Climate Tracker: Over hundred migrants face freezing Christmas at US-Mexico border

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