Eerie moment train is filled with SNOW as historic winter storm cancels another 4,000 flights: Live updates
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Millions across the US are facing deadly cold temperatures after Winter Storm Fern dumped a foot or more of snow on 17 different states and killed at least 16 people.
Major travel hubs across the country are still reeling from the heavy snow and crippling ice that was unleashed over the weekend.
In New York, footage showed that one Long Island Rail Road train was halted as gusty winds brought in piles of snow into a train car.
Over 4,000 flights have been canceled, and over 1,000 more have been delayed as of 9am ET Monday, according to FlightAware.
At least 819,062 Americans are without power Monday morning, with Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana experiencing the most blackouts, according to PowerOutage.us.
The National Weather Service has warned that catastrophic ice impacts are expected to linger farther south, with prolonged power outages.
Follow along for the latest updates.
Long Island Rail Road train fills with snow
In New York, public transportation was disrupted by gusty winds and heavy snow.
Footage showed that one Long Island Rail Road train was halted as piles of snow were blown into the train car.
On Monday, the train service will continue to operate on a weekend schedule as MTA crews work to remove snow from stations and monitor train switches and tracks.
Ice in Texas seen from space
Satellite footage from the National Weather Service showed ice in Texas could be seen from space.
‘Visible satellite loop this morning. White shading not moving in the loop is ice on the ground in our area,’ NWS said on X.
‘Full sun today, combined with winds, should help with melting of ice, with the exception shady spots in the Hill Country and into northwest Travis and Williamson counties.’
Ice and sleet from the winter storm created hazardous driving conditions around the Lone Star State and knocked out power for thousands of customers.
Massachusetts could get four more inches of snow
Forecasters predict Massachusetts could get up to four more inches of snow today after some parts of the state were hit with over 22 inches.
Meteorologist Dave Epstein forecast temperatures in the 20s and another round of snow for Massachusetts, with accumulations up to four inches.
‘If you go inside when it gets dark, you may have to clean up again tomorrow morning. The snow showers could continue up until 8 o’clock,’ he said on X.
He also explained that the snow will be great for skiing because it is very powdery.
‘It’s very dense; it’s not heavy wet snow, it’s dense snow. The reason for that is that it was very cold, and as those snowflakes were forming, those plates were forming, and indeed they stacked up with not a lot of air between them. So, that’s why when you step outside today, the snow is fairly, it’s almost like a bag of sugar,’ he said.
Passengers complain of flight delays
Passengers have complained on social media about severe flight delays and cancellations after Winter Storm Fern wreaked havoc at America’s airports.
At least 4,245 flights have been canceled and 2,635 delayed within, into, or out of the United States today as of 11am ET, according to FlightAware.
‘Hey @AmericanAir I’ve been stuck in DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) since Saturday morning. I understand the weather has caused a lot of cancellations but to have my flight this morning canceled because you have no crew is ridiculous. I got rebooked for later and they cant even tell me if you have a full crew,’ one person wrote on X.
‘@AmericanAir been waiting for a flight attendant since 8am. Still no update and flight has been delayed almost 3 hours. How are you gonna compensate your passengers because this is unacceptable,’ another person wrote.
A third person wrote, ‘Hey @SouthwestAir – Pretty sure you guys canceled my flight today just because there weren’t enough people on it. The whole airport was delayed for weather, and about 5 mins before all flights were cleared, ours was cancelled, the rest made it out. How do we make this right?’
Three killed in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Officer confirmed that at least three people were killed by the winter storm on Sunday.
‘The decedents ranged in age from 60 to 84 years old. In each case, the individuals were reportedly engaged in snow shoveling or snow cleanup efforts prior to experiencing a medical emergency,’ the coroner’s office said.
Middle Tennessee Electric warns of more power outages
Middle Tennessee Electric warned of more power outages on Monday.
‘Please keep in mind that although the precipitation has passed, heavy ice will continue to weigh down limbs and power lines, which can cause additional outages until ice begins to melt and conditions stabilize,’ the company wrote on X.
Over 250,000 people in Tennessee are experiencing power outages Monday morning, according to PowerOutage.us.
Rebecca Rauber, 28, an elementary school teacher in Emporia, was found dead in a wooded area about 300 yards from where she was last seen on surveillance footage late Friday night as a tundra, named Winter Storm Fern, battered the United States.
Police now say they believe Rauber died of hypothermia, as she was fully covered in snow due to the heavy storm on Saturday that brought an estimated foot of slush.
New Jersey transit ramps up service
New Jersey Transit announced that it has begun ramping up service while crews continue to clear the roads and railways.
TV journalist’s attempt to de-ice his car live on-air goes hilariously wrong
An Atlanta TV journalist set out to show viewers how to de-ice his car during a live broadcast, only for the plan to hilariously backfire in real time.
As Storm Fern made her way across North America over the weekend, causing nearly half of US states – including Georgia – to declare a state of emergency, Atlanta News First sent investigative reporter Andy Pierrotti to show viewers how to properly de-ice their cars Sunday morning.
NYC mayor says schools back in person Tuesday
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that public schools will be in person on Tuesday.
‘New York weathered the storm,’ he said.
He advised residents to stay off the roads and said about 400,000 students and staff had logged in to remote learning on Monday.
Massachusetts woman killed by snowplow
A Massachusetts woman was killed by a snowplow on Sunday, NBC Boston reported.
The 51-year-old woman and her 47-year-old husband were walking through the MBTA’s Norwood Central parking lot around 2pm ET on Sunday when they were struck by a private snowplow.
The wife succumbed to her injuries, and her husband was rushed to a local hospital.
‘This is an unimaginable, horrific incident,’ MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan said.
‘On behalf of the Transit Police and the entire MBTA organization, we express our most sincere condolences to the victim’s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.’
Flights gradually return to Reagan Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport announced that flights will gradually return to the Washington, DC, area travel hub on Monday.
The FAA advised that high winds could impact traffic at the airport while crews work to dig out the runways.
Pictured: Scenes from Reagan Airport Monday morning
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