Over 1,100 Flights Cancelled as Winter Storm Hits US

More than 1,100 flights were cancelled across the United States early Sunday as a powerful winter storm moved offshore after dumping up to a foot of snow in several regions, while extreme cold continued to grip parts of the East and South.

The National Weather Service said snowfall was expected to begin easing around midday in most of North Carolina, where inland areas recorded up to 14 inches of snow. Coastal communities also reported accumulations of up to 12 inches, according to Bloomberg News.

Forecasters warned that the storm could intensify over the Atlantic Ocean, potentially generating hurricane-force winds offshore. Wind gusts could reach up to 50 miles per hour in eastern Massachusetts, although much of the northeastern United States is expected to avoid the worst conditions.

Rich Otto, a meteorologist at the US Weather Prediction Center, said the storm was far enough offshore that its overall impact on land would be limited.

The severe weather has disrupted travel, caused widespread flight cancellations, and intensified hazardous conditions across major transport hubs, as authorities urged residents to exercise caution amid ongoing freezing temperatures.