Snow and ice is cleared at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday morning, Jan. 26, 2026, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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CNBC TV1827-01-2026, 11:08

Deadly US Winter Storm: 25 Dead, Thousands of Flights Cancelled, 800,000 Power Outages

  • A massive winter storm across the US has killed at least 25 people and caused widespread disruption.
  • Over 800,000 power outages were reported, with Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana being the worst-hit states.
  • Travel networks were paralyzed, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and delays nationwide.
  • The storm brought crippling ice to the South and heavy snow from Arkansas to New England.
  • Economists estimate the storm's economic toll could be between $105 billion and $115 billion, impacting US GDP.

Why It Matters: A severe winter storm in the US has caused significant fatalities, power outages, and economic damage.

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