Severe Winter Storm in the US Claims 30 Lives
By January 27, at least 30 people have died in a powerful winter storm in the US, according to the Associated Press.
Feb 18, 2026 0
FEMA provides updates and resources for areas impacted by the severe winter storm.
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According to the Associated Press, at least thirty people have been killed by the severe weather.
Video footage shows extensive snowfall and travel disruptions across the northeastern United States.
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After January 26, many Americans faced another night of extremely low temperatures and widespread power outages. The storm brought additional snowfall to the Northeast and freezing rain to parts of the South.
Coverage includes reports on power outages and emergency responses in storm-affected regions.
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The area of heavy snowfall stretched about 2,100 kilometers (approximately 1,300 miles) — from Arkansas to New England. More than 30 centimeters (12 inches) of snow fell, paralyzing transport: thousands of flights were canceled, and schools and government offices were closed.
News segments feature the impact of freezing rain and low temperatures in southern areas.
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The National Weather Service reported that north of Pittsburgh, snow accumulation reached 50 centimeters (20 inches), and the wind chill dropped to -31 degrees Celsius (-24 degrees Fahrenheit).
Earlier, ABC television, citing data from the weather service, reported that the winter storm affected approximately 200 million people. Intense snowfall occurred from New Mexico to New England on the East Coast, with snow depths reaching nearly 40 centimeters (16 inches) in some areas.
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