Winter Storm Hits South and Northeast, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Tue Feb 03 2026 15:47:54 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A winter storm has struck the South and Northeast, causing chaos with heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures, leading to power outages and transport disruptions.

As a severe winter storm impacts the South and Northeast of the U.S., families like Lisa Patterson's in Nashville found themselves trapped and resorting to warming shelters after losing power and access. The storm has caused at least 30 fatalities, significantly disrupted travel, and left over 550,000 households without electricity. With more extreme cold and potential additional storms on the horizon, residents are bracing for continued harsh conditions.

A massive winter storm impacted the South and Northeast over the weekend, forcing families to evacuate to warming shelters as power outages affected thousands. Lisa Patterson from Nashville was among them, after losing power and access to her home due to heavy snowfall and ice.

“This was unprecedented,” she stated, recalling how she had been prepared for snow but never anticipated such harsh conditions. The storm has claimed at least 30 lives across various states, with incidents ranging from snowplow accidents to sledding mishaps.

With travel disrupted, schools closed, and nearly 550,000 homes without power, the National Weather Service warned of further extreme cold expected this week. Communities are preparing for potentially more winter storms as unprecedented low temperatures grip the region.