Over 2,300 flights have been grounded in the US ahead of a major winter storm, with Dallas airports bearing the brunt of the cancellations. The storm is expected to bring snow and ice from Texas to the Carolinas, with the worst of it hitting the South.
By Saturday morning, the weather will be hazardous from Texas to Arkansas to Tennessee, while by afternoon, snow will fall in St. Louis, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Charleston, West Virginia. By evening, a large swath of the country will be blanketed with snow and ice, stretching from New Mexico to the Carolinas.
The biggest danger from this storm is the formation of ice in the South, particularly in Dallas, Little Rock, Memphis, Nashville, north of Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Roanoke, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Up to 1 inch of ice or more could paralyze roads for days, leading to widespread power outages and treacherous travel conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for ice and heavy snow across the country, with some areas expecting over a foot of snow. New York City is expected to receive 8-12 inches of snow, while parts of Maine could see up to 6 inches.
In preparation for the storm, at least 16 states have declared a state of emergency, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Washington, D.C. has also issued a state of emergency.
Travelers are advised to exercise extreme caution this weekend and through next week, as the storm could last for days and cause hazardous conditions on the roads.
By Saturday morning, the weather will be hazardous from Texas to Arkansas to Tennessee, while by afternoon, snow will fall in St. Louis, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Charleston, West Virginia. By evening, a large swath of the country will be blanketed with snow and ice, stretching from New Mexico to the Carolinas.
The biggest danger from this storm is the formation of ice in the South, particularly in Dallas, Little Rock, Memphis, Nashville, north of Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Roanoke, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Up to 1 inch of ice or more could paralyze roads for days, leading to widespread power outages and treacherous travel conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for ice and heavy snow across the country, with some areas expecting over a foot of snow. New York City is expected to receive 8-12 inches of snow, while parts of Maine could see up to 6 inches.
In preparation for the storm, at least 16 states have declared a state of emergency, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Washington, D.C. has also issued a state of emergency.
Travelers are advised to exercise extreme caution this weekend and through next week, as the storm could last for days and cause hazardous conditions on the roads.
. I was supposed to fly outta DFW airport yesterday but they just shut down the whole thing. Now I'm stuck here in Dallas with nothing to do but wait for the storm to pass. Ice is literally going to be a total game changer, can you imagine driving on roads that are like skating rinks? 
. And 16 states have declared emergency already? That's wild. Just hope everyone stays safe and warm out there...
I'm literally dreading driving this weekend because of that massive snowstorm headed our way! 
. At least NY City only gets 8-12 inches, so maybe that'll be slightly less of a pain for them? 
got my sympathy 4 those who r stuck w/o a flight plan 
also hope road crews can handle the ice situation ASAP 
winter storm like dis, u need a plan B lol just stay safe & warm 
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. I mean, 2,300 flights grounded? That's like, half of all flights in the US or something! And Dallas airports are taking the hit? Nice, because who doesn't love a good snow-day... said no one ever 
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ice, snow, you name it! poor ppl in the South gotta deal with the worst of it... hope they got their emergency kits ready 
i'm stuck at home now and can only watch the news 
how long is this storm gonna last? and what about all the travelers? 
16 states already declared a state of emergency?! that's crazy 
). I do hope everyone stays safe and warm this weekend...
. I do hope everyone stays safe and warm during this time. Ice is definitely the biggest concern here - can you imagine driving on roads with up to 1 inch of ice? 
That's just crazy talk! 
. But you know what the worst part is? All those people going through power outages and treacherous travel conditions due to just 1 inch of ice 
. It's like, come on nature! Be kind for a change 
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. Travelers should really exercise extreme caution and plan ahead. It's not worth risking your life just to get around during this storm 
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Still, can't help but wonder if we've just become too dependent on those fancy flight tracking apps and whatnot... always checking the screen for updates, never even looking out the window to see what's happening in real life 
. And can you even imagine driving to school in ice? That's just crazy 
. At least our school has those snow days planned out, so we'll be safe and warm while everyone else is dealing with this mess 
. Just hope all these emergency declarations mean everyone stays safe out there 
I mean, I get it, safety first and all that, but come on! So many people are gonna be stuck at the airport or in the air for days. That's just annoying 
I mean, I know it's not that simple, but still... 16 states declaring emergencies? That's a lot! 
But, like, at the same time, I feel bad for all those people who are gonna be stuck without power or can't get where they need to go. Ugh, I don't know... maybe it's just my bad luck that I have to deal with this crazy weather 
. On a silver lining, I guess it's a good excuse to binge-watch my favorite shows and catch up on some much-needed rest 
8-12 inches of snow, yaaas! but seriously, treacherous conditions are no joke, so buckle up and stay safe, folks 
. 16 states have declared a state of emergency, which is pretty serious business 
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