A massive winter storm system nicknamed Winter Storm Fern continued to sweep across wide areas of the United States on Sunday, disrupting travel and threatening prolonged outages as freezing rain and snow spread from the South toward the Northeast.
Air travel was heavily affected, with widespread cancellations and delays reported as airports and airlines adjusted operations amid hazardous conditions and worsening forecasts.
Power interruptions expanded in several regions as ice accumulation weighed on lines and trees, while state and local officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary driving and prepare for extended disruptions.
- Severe ice and snow hazards extended across many states, prompting broad public safety warnings.
- Major travel disruption included thousands of flight cancellations and delays.
- Outages and emergency measures intensified as the storm advanced eastward.