A severe winter storm has struck more than 30 U.S. states, leaving at least 11 people dead and causing power outages affecting over one million homes, according to Euronews.
Freezing rain, heavy snow, and plummeting temperatures have paralyzed large parts of the country, prompting emergency declarations in 12 states.
Fatalities have been reported in Arkansas, New York, and as far south as Louisiana.
On the East Coast, snow accumulations of up to 50 centimeters (20 inches) have disrupted daily life for millions.
Polar air has worsened conditions, with temperatures dropping as low as -45°C in some areas. Authorities have issued extreme cold warnings for regions where 90 million people live.
The storm has severely affected transportation, with more than 32,000 flights canceled or delayed since the onset of the weather event.
A small private plane reportedly crashed while taking off in Bangor, Maine, with eight people on board; their fate remains unknown.
In early Monday hours, freezing rain replaced snow along parts of the East Coast, making driving hazardous and snow removal difficult.
Meteorologists warned of thick ice covering inland areas from the East Coast to the Atlantic, with the storm moving through the Appalachian Mountains and New England, bringing further heavy snowfall.
The harsh weather, described as more severe than usual, is expected to continue through midweek.
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