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Based on reports from Sunday evening, January 25, 2026, a massive, 2,000-mile-long winter storm is causing widespread, severe disruptions across the United States. 
Here are the top 5 headlines from the last 2 hours:
Death Toll Rises to 11 Amid Massive Power Outages
    • Why it matters: At least 11 people have died as a result of the storm, and nearly 1 million customers were without power late Sunday in the South and mid-Atlantic. The combination of ice, sleet, and frigid temperatures has caused dangerous, long-term infrastructure failures.
    • Source: USA TODAY
  2. Over 11,000 Flights Canceled in One of the Worst Travel Days Since the Pandemic
    • Why it matters: Sunday, Jan. 25, became one of the biggest weather-related flight disruption days in U.S. history, with over 11,000 flights canceled and thousands delayed, severely crippling air travel from the South to the Northeast.
    • Source: ABC News

    • The fierce winter storm moving across the United States has led to the cancellation of over 10,900 U.S. flights on January 25, marking the highest level of flight cancellations since the early days of the pandemic in 2020. Additional cancellations and delays are expected as the storm continues its path, impacting major airports and cities nationwide.

      Reports indicate that the cancellations spiked as the storm brought snow, freezing rain, and ice from Texas through the Midwest and into the East Coast, disrupting operations at hubs like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where over 1,000 flights were canceled in one day. The total number of canceled and delayed flights across the weekend surpassed 10,000, with travelers facing long delays, overnight stays, and significant rerouting challenges. Airlines took steps to aid stranded passengers—including hotel vouchers and extended travel waivers—and began preemptive cancellations ahead of the storm to position crews and aircraft for recovery once conditions improved. The magnitude of the storm’s travel impact is further illustrated by scenes of empty terminals and idle aircraft at major hubs, as well as significant power outages and continued warnings from agencies like the National Weather Service.

  3. "Catastrophic" Ice and Heavy Snow Slam the Northeast
    • Why it matters: After hitting the South, the storm is now dropping over a foot of snow in areas like New Jersey and New York, bringing "catastrophic" ice accumulation that threatens to cause more power outages and make travel impossible.
    • Source: CBS News
  4. 200 Million Americans Affected by Severe Winter Conditions
    • Why it matters: The sheer, historic scale of the storm covers areas from New Mexico to New England, forcing emergency declarations in at least a dozen states and impacting over half the U.S. population.
    • Source: ABC News
  5. Record-Breaking Subzero Cold Following the Storm
    • Why it matters: In addition to the snow and ice, temperatures are plunging to record-breaking subzero levels (as low as -49°F in some areas), which poses a long-term danger to anyone without heat or shelter for the coming days.
    • Source: WYMT 

  6. (AP) - A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and halting air and road traffic. Tree branches and power lines snapped under the weight of ice, and hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the Southeast were left without electricity.

    The ice and snowfall were expected to continue into Monday followed by very low temperatures which could cause “dangerous travel and infrastructure impacts” for days, the National Weather Service said.

    Heavy snow was falling from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast, while “catastrophic ice accumulation” threatened from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

    “It is a unique storm in the sense that it is so widespread,” weather service meteorologist Allison Santorelli said in a phone interview. “It was affecting areas all the way from New Mexico, Texas, all the way into New England, so we’re talking like a 2,000-mile spread.”


As of Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, a massive, "historic" winter storm is causing widespread, severe impacts across the United States. Below are the top 5 headlines from the last 4 hours (roughly 4 AM to 8 AM EST, Jan 25, 2026). 
1. Over 500,000 Power Outages Reported as Ice Storm Hits South 
  • Why it matters: Crippling ice accumulations from Texas to Tennessee have caused substantial damage to power infrastructure, leaving over 570,000 customers without electricity. This creates dangerous cold-weather hazards for residents and, as of this morning, outages are expected to continue rising.
  • Source: ABC News, Washington Post 
2. Nearly 10,000 Flights Canceled in "Brutal" Sunday Travel Day 
  • Why it matters: The severe winter storm has created a "travel nightmare," with roughly 9,600 flights scheduled for Sunday canceled, adding to thousands already canceled on Saturday. Major airports (LGA, JFK, Newark) are reporting massive disruptions, grounding air travel across the eastern U.S..
  • Source: CNN, CBS News 
3. States of Emergency Declared as Storm Reaches Northeast 
  • Why it matters: At least 22 states have activated emergency protocols as the storm moves into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, bringing heavy snow and dangerous icing. Governors are urging residents to stay off roads as conditions are expected to become treacherous.
  • Source: Washington Post, USA Today 
4. Emergency Power Orders Issued for Texas and Mid-Atlantic
  • Why it matters: The Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency orders authorizing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and PJM Interconnection to deploy backup generation to prevent widespread, long-term grid failure. This is critical to keep heat on for homes during extreme cold.
  • Source: Yahoo News 
5. "Thunder Ice" and Severe Storms Emerge in the Southeast 
  • Why it matters: The intensity of the storm is causing rare "thunder ice" (lightning during heavy freezing rain) in the South. Simultaneously, the National Weather Service is warning of a Level 2/5 severe threat for damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes across parts of Georgia, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle today.
  • Source: CNN, NWS Tallahassee 

As of 9:30 AM EST on January 25, 2026, a massive, 1,500-mile winter storm is causing catastrophic, widespread impacts across the United States.
Here are the top 5 headlines regarding severe weather from the last two hours:
  1. Over 700,000 Customers Without Power in the South
    • Why it matters: Destructive, heavy ice accumulation has crippled infrastructure across Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana, creating dangerous, cold, and dark conditions for hundreds of thousands.
    • Source: CNN
  2. Massive Travel Disruption: 10,000+ Flights Canceled
    • Why it matters: Approximately 30% of all US flights are cancelled as the storm peaks, causing a "brutal travel day" across the country and grounding major, busy airports.
    • Source: The Guardian
  3. NYC and Northeast Brace for 1-2 Feet of Snow
    • Why it matters: The I-95 corridor is facing its heaviest snow in years, triggering state emergencies in NJ, NY, and CT, with dangerous travel conditions expected to last through Monday.
    • Source: ABC7NY
  4. Catastrophic Ice Accumulation Warning in Mid-Atlantic/Southeast
    • Why it matters: The National Weather Service warns that up to 0.5 inches of freezing rain, combined with high winds, will lead to widespread tree damage and long-term power outages in the Carolinas and Virginia.
    • Source: The Guardian
  5. Emergency Grid Orders Issued for Texas and Mid-Atlantic
    • Why it matters: The Department of Energy has authorized emergency measures for grid operators to use backup resources, aiming to prevent a total grid collapse, similar to previous historic winter failures.
    • Source: Yahoo News 

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