"The monster winter storm is expected to converge with bitter Arctic cold and engulf much of the US this weekend from the Rockies to the eastern seaboard. Forecasters are expecting heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain, accompanied by dangerously frigid temperatures, to sweep the eastern two-thirds of the nation, threatening to upend travel and spawn widespread power outages. Snow has already fallen over parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas in a frosty prelude to the winter storm."
"The storm is causing havoc for air travel, prompting airlines to cancel flights, warn of delays, and issue travel waivers. While parts of the US have dealt with major winter storms in recent years, from California being pummelled by atmospheric rivers last year to Texas' 2021 deep freeze, the country hasn't seen any with this geographic scope. Two factors are lining up to create a weather system that's forecast to grip dozens of states from New Mexico to Maine."
A monster winter storm named Fern will combine with bitter Arctic air to impact much of the United States from the Rockies to the eastern seaboard this weekend. Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across the eastern two-thirds of the nation, along with dangerously frigid temperatures that could disrupt travel and cause widespread power outages. Snow already fell in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Airlines including Delta have canceled flights and issued waivers, and some airports remain operational despite multiple inbound and outbound cancellations. Travelers should check directly with their airlines for the latest schedule updates.
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