East Coast Faces Biggest Winter Storm in 10 Years, Ground and Air Travel in Chaos | WPN World People News

The Eastern and Central United States has been struck by the largest winter storm in a decade, bringing heavy snowfall and extreme cold weather. The storm has caused widespread disruption to land and air travel, power outages, and made cleanup efforts even more difficult.

The winter storm spread from the Central Plains to the Eastern Seaboard, affecting areas such as Wichita, Kansas, and Washington, D.C., with ice and snow covering the ground. This has led to numerous road closures, traffic disruptions, and at least five fatalities due to traffic accidents.

According to the power outage tracking website PowerOutage.us, as of this morning, over 190,000 households remain without power from Missouri to Virginia. Temperatures in these areas are below freezing, further complicating the daily lives of residents. The National Weather Service's Louisville office has warned that cold air will continue to gather after the storm, with some regions possibly experiencing extreme low temperatures below -18°C (0°F) by tomorrow night.

The blizzard has caused widespread flight cancellations and delays, with multiple airports forced to close, resulting in chaos for air travelers. As the storm weakens, air traffic is gradually resuming, and even the severely impacted Kansas City airport has reopened.

Washington, D.C. has recorded several inches of snow, a rare occurrence in recent years. Federal offices and schools remain closed today, further affecting the local population.

In hard-hit Louisville, Kentucky, Mayor Craig Greenberg has urged residents to avoid non-essential travel, as authorities work to clear highways and major roads.

This winter storm not only presents the most severe challenge the region has seen in a decade but also serves as a reminder for local residents to prepare for extreme weather in advance.