Winter Storm Batters US, 9K Flights Canceled
Published: January 24, 2026
Duration: 2:03
A massive winter storm is wreaking havoc across the US, with over 140 million people under warnings. Heavy snow and dangerous ice from Texas to North Carolina threaten power outages, snarled roads, and flight cancellations. Texas Governor Greg Abbott urges residents to stay home. Travelers face delays and cancellations, while utility companies prepare for widespread outages. Federal teams are ready with search and rescue squads, meals, blankets, and generators. President Trump assures full FEMA preparedness. Churches go online, parades are canceled, and schools close. Thawing could take days, with officials vowing to avoid a repeat of Texass grid meltdown.