A major winter storm sweeping from the Plains toward the East Coast is bringing snow, sleet, and dangerous ice, disrupting travel and leaving large areas under emergency alerts as utilities brace for outages and prolonged cold.
A sprawling winter storm is disrupting travel and daily life across large parts of the United States, with airlines canceling thousands of flights and utilities warning that ice and heavy snow could keep some customers in the dark for days.
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A sprawling winter storm battered much of the U.S., prompting thousands of flight cancellations and major airport disruptions. Airlines urged travelers to rebook, while consumer advocates highlighted that canceled flights qualify for full refunds, even on non-refundable tickets.
A sprawling winter system is pushing heavy snow and dangerous ice from the South and Midwest toward the Northeast, knocking out power and grounding flights as states declare emergencies and utilities brace for prolonged strain.