Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56am on 27 Jan 2026,Tuesday International
A powerful winter storm has caused widespread disruption across the United States, leaving at least a dozen people dead and affecting travel and power services. The storm swept from Texas to Maine over the weekend, bringing heavy snow, icy roads and freezing temperatures. Thousands of flights were cancelled or delayed as airports struggled to operate. Power outages were reported in several states, with more than 200,000 customers without electricity in parts of Tennessee. Major cities, including New York, recorded heavy snowfall. Authorities in the US and Canada warned that conditions remain dangerous. Weather officials said another significant winter storm could affect the eastern US later this week. (PC: BBC)