Latest news Winter weather hits USA hard: thousands of people without power

The severe winter storm in the USA is not only causing heavy snowfall and unusually low temperatures, but also numerous power outages. At least 250,000 households across the country are currently without power, according to data from the portal poweroutage.us. The states of Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas are among those severely affected.

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25.01.2026, 09:43

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More than half of the US population is affected by the onset of winter, while the storm continues to move eastwards and is expected to hit New York, for example, over the course of Sunday. The weather also poses a major challenge for travelers. According to media reports, thousands of flights were canceled over the weekend. Numerous states have declared a state of emergency.