• Over 13,000 flights canceled due to a massive winter storm in the US.
• Nearly 140 million people are under winter storm warnings from Texas to New England.
• Major airports have faced significant disruptions, impacting travel nationwide.

A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has resulted in the cancellation of over 13,000 flights from Saturday to Monday. The storm, impacting regions from Texas to New England, has disrupted air travel on an unprecedented scale, marking one of the worst periods since the government's last shutdown, according to Indiatimes.

The National Weather Service (NWS) indicates that nearly 140 million people are under winter storm warnings, with significant ice accumulation likely. The ice and snow combination is forecasted to rival hurricane damage, particularly affecting the southeastern regions of the country, as reported by Al Jazeera and Indiatimes.

In anticipation of the storm, governors in multiple states have declared emergencies, while President Donald Trump approved disaster declarations in several states, including Tennessee and North Carolina. He emphasized the significance of monitoring the situation and ensuring public safety, according to Reuters and SCMP.

The storm has caused power outages for several thousands as it moves eastward, with ice-coated trees threatening to fall and disrupt power lines. Utility companies have mobilized resources to manage outages, with Indiatimes reporting around 68,000 electrical outages across the states impacted.