Massive Winter Storm Triggers Federal Emergencies and Cripples Infrastructure Across the Eastern United States
A historic winter storm has left over 800,000 customers without power and forced the cancellation of more than 10,100 flights. Federal emergencies were declared.
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As of 10:18 a.m. EST on January 25, 2026, more than 800,000 customers across the US 
USwere without electricity as a historic winter storm paralyzed the eastern two-thirds of the country. The storm, described by forecasters as a monster event, brought a combination of heavy snowfall, sleet, and freezing rain that caused widespread infrastructure disruptions. The impact on travel has been severe, with more than 10,100 flights scheduled for Sunday canceled according to FlightAware, following over 4,000 cancellations recorded on Saturday.
USwere without electricity as a historic winter storm paralyzed the eastern two-thirds of the country. The storm, described by forecasters as a monster event, brought a combination of heavy snowfall, sleet, and freezing rain that caused widespread infrastructure disruptions. The impact on travel has been severe, with more than 10,100 flights scheduled for Sunday canceled according to FlightAware, following over 4,000 cancellations recorded on Saturday.
