US Winter Storm LIVE Updates: More than 10,000 flights cancelled, says report; storm prompts power grid emergencies

New Jersey Transit will suspend commuter rail, light rail, bus and Access Link services starting tomorrow because of the impending weather.

Light rail, bus and Access Link suspensions will begin at 4 a.m. tomorrow, the agency said in a news release. Commuter rail suspensions start at 2 p.m.

According to Bloomberg, more than 164,000 homes and businesses from Colorado to the Atlantic were without power, with over 123,000 of them in Texas and Louisiana, PowerOutage.us said.

More than 10,000 flights within, into or out of the United States this weekend have been canceled, NBC news reported.

The National Weather Service has asked citizens to take this storm "seriously". The update says:

NJ TRANSIT will temporarily suspend all bus, light rail and Access Link services systemwide starting 4 a.m. Sunday, January 25, due to severe winter weather.

Rail service will operate on a regular weekend schedule Sunday morning, but will be suspended at 2 p.m.

Customers must be on trains that reach their final destination by 2 p.m.

Final eastbound and westbound train times for each rail line will be posted on njtransit.com later Sunday.

All services will remain suspended through the end of Sunday, with resumption dependent on weather and safety conditions.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont ordered a virtual and partial activation of the state’s Emergency Operations Center ahead of an incoming winter storm

The storm is expected to hit Connecticut on Sunday

Forecasts call for 14 to 22 inches of snow across the state

Whiteout conditions are expected during the storm

Lamont urged residents to shelter in place and avoid non-essential travel

From Texas and the Gulf Coast to Maine and New England, this storm combines snow, ice, extreme cold, and wind — a rare and dangerous setup. Authorities warn of impassable roads, prolonged power outages, and life-threatening exposure risks, especially in ice-hit regions.

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At least 21 states are under states of emergency as of Saturday morning ahead of a powerful winter storm.

Widespread impact expected: Large parts of the US are bracing for heavy snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions this weekend.

States affected: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

Washington, DC Mayor Muriel E. Bowser declared a state of emergency on Friday.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear wrote on X:

"This storm is going to have a major impact on roadways, utilities and daily lives. KYTC is pretreating roadways and ready to respond. The Kentucky Guard has 800 staff ready, with 225 vehicles. We currently have 43 warming centers, with more being established."

"Areas could receive up to 15 inches of snow, and the forecast ice accumulation has increased with serious concern for power outages – especially in the south central and southeastern region."

'Kentucky, we’re looking at 36 straight hours of snow, sleet, freezing rain and dangerous temperatures across the state."

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: The ‘Fern’ winter storm dumped snow and freezing rain on New Mexico and Texas Saturday as it spread across the United States towards the northeast, mentioned a report by AFP

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: Amid the weather alert for ‘Fern’ Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he has “approved Emergency Declarations for the Historic Winter Storms headed to the Great State of South Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia.” He said the federal government, in coordination with FEMA and state partners, is taking steps to keep people safe and provide support to states in the storm’s path, adding that the situation is being closely monitored.

Over 2,000 sanitation workers will perform 12-hour shifts continuously, applying a liquid salt solution to city roads beginning Friday morning, Bloomberg reported, citing NYC’s Department of Sanitation.

Central Park in New York could receive up to 16 inches (41 centimetres) of snow starting Sunday morning, marking the heaviest snowfall of the season. This comes as the storm bringing ice to the Southern states moves into the Northeast, Bloomberg reported, citing Brian Hurley, a senior forecaster with the US Weather Prediction Centre. Cities such as Washington, Philadelphia, and Boston are also forecasted to experience snowfall.

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: From Texas and the Gulf Coast to Maine and New England, this storm combines snow, ice, extreme cold, and wind — a rare and dangerous setup. Authorities have warned of impassable roads, prolonged power outages, and life-threatening exposure risks, especially in ice-hit regions. Click here for region-wise forecast

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: Frigid temperatures have already swept across the eastern half of the country overnight, with the cold intensifying sharply in several regions. In areas near the Canadian border in Minnesota and New York, temperatures plunged into the minus 30s, marking some of the coldest conditions this winter, reported CNN

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: US Transport Secretary, Sean Duffy said that the FAA is working with aviation partners for airline and airport preparations as US braces for Fern winter storm

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: A United States Postal Service (USPS) spokesperson informed Newsweek that the forecasted winter storms will likely impact mail deliveries. Read here

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: So far, over 3250 flights have been cancelled on Saturday and more than 5,900 more are cancelled Sunday, according to FlightAware.

US winter storm LIVE: At least 16 states have declared a state of emergency. These include: Delaware, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, New York, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey and Kansas.

US winter storm LIVE: Roads across Arkansas have been coated with snow. “Winter weather has covered nearly the entire state, and our snowplows have been out working to keep roads as clear as possible, the Arkansas Department of Transportation said on X. “Stay home if you can…”

US winter storm LIVE: Publix Super Markets, which operates across the southeastern United States, said it is preparing for the winter storm by adjusting its production and delivery schedules. “Our top priority is the safety of our associates, customers and communities, and Publix will continue to make round the clock product deliveries as long as it is safe to do so.”

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: Walmart has stated on its website that they will continue to closely evaluate conditions and operate their facilities as long as it is safe to do so.

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: Delta Air Lines said on Saturday it made additional flight cancellations for Atlanta and along the US East Coast, including at its hubs in Boston and New York as it continued to adjust schedules due to winter storm Fern.

US winter storm LIVE: Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. People are advised to stock up on essential food and drinking water and ensure they are prepared for possible power outages.

"Items like flashlights, batteries, and battery back-ups can make all the difference," the North Carolina Department of Emergency Management said in a social media post

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: So far, 12 states have declared states of emergency ahead of the winter storm, which include:

Texas,

Georgia,

South Carolina,

North Carolina,

Virginia,

Maryland,

Louisiana,

Arkansas,

Tennessee,

Alabama,

Mississippi

and Missouri

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: Air India has cancelled flights to and from New York and Newark on January 25 and 26 due to a severe winter storm forecast for the US East Coast, which is expected to affect flight operations. Read here

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: The storm is expected to span almost 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers), bringing heavy snow, crippling ice and subzero wind chill to some of the nation’s biggest cities, mentioned a report by Bloomberg.

US snow storm 2026 LIVE: Schools in Chicago and other Midwestern cities called off classes, airlines canceled thousands of weekend flights, churches moved Sunday services online