A record-breaking winter storm has put over 200 million Americans at risk and caused power outages for approximately 500,000 homes, with temperatures expected to drop as low as -37C.
Severe cold alerts have been issued nationwide, spanning from New England to the western Southern Rockies, affecting 37 states with extreme weather conditions.
Unprecedented heavy snow and ice have reached traditionally warm regions like Arkansas and Tennessee. Around 20 states have declared a state of emergency, and nine have mobilized the National Guard in response to the potentially hazardous storm.
The National Weather Service has warned of significant ice build-up leading to prolonged power failures, extensive tree damage, and highly perilous travel conditions.
This severe weather has disrupted travel extensively across the nation, resulting in over 13,000 flight cancellations in a single day, marking the highest number since the onset of the Covid pandemic.
Images capturing panicked shoppers attempting to hoard supplies as shelves remain bare have surfaced.
From Philadelphia to New York City, workers are clearing snow from sidewalks, while icy road warnings are in effect in Dallas, Texas.
Pedestrians navigate snow-covered streets in Kansas City, Missouri, and stranded travelers cope with major disruptions at La Guardia Airport.
Snow blankets the Capitol in Washington, DC, and a man captures images of ice formations on Lake Michigan in Chicago.
Amidst snow and ice, individuals brave the elements to stock up on essentials.