A powerful winter storm, dubbed a bomb cyclone, is currently unleashing heavy snow, fierce winds, and frigid temperatures across the Great Lakes and Northeast, creating hazardous conditions for millions.
Travel chaos reigns as the storm significantly disrupts holiday plans, leading to over 1,500 flight cancellations and widespread delays in major airports, stranding countless travelers.
State emergencies have been declared in areas like New York and New Jersey, where communities are grappling with power outages affecting tens of thousands and treacherous road conditions.
Meteorologists warn of potentially record-breaking snowfall, with forecasts predicting up to two feet in some regions, compounded by wind gusts that could reach 60 mph, prompting blizzard warnings.
The storm's intensifying effects are not just limited to travel; it poses serious risks to infrastructure and safety, calling for residents to stay indoors and heed weather advisories.
As the storm follows in the wake of another major weather system, the combination has left many communities struggling to cope with the relentless winter onslaught.