Massive Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc Across U.S.

February 3, 2022 4:11 am

CHICAGO (AP) – A major winter storm has left more than 200,000 homes and businesses without power across the U.S. The multi-day storm dumped more than a foot of snow in parts of the Midwest and triggered weather warnings from Texas to the Northeast. Power companies have struggled to keep pace with freezing rain and snow that weighed down tree limbs and encrusted power lines. Travelers also are dealing with thousands of canceled flights around the U.S. The storm’s path stretched further from the central U.S. on Thursday into more of the South and Northeast. Forecasters say more heavy snow is expected, while heavy ice buildup was likely from Texas to Pennsylvania.