Severe Winter Storm Hits Eastern US, Affecting Over 70 Million with Blizzard Conditions

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Severe Winter Storm Hits Eastern US, Affecting Over 70 Million with Blizzard Conditions

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Severe Winter Storm Hits Eastern US, Affecting Over 70 Million with Blizzard Conditions

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A major winter storm is sweeping across the United States, affecting over 70 million people with warnings of blizzard conditions.
Reports indicate that snowfall could exceed 15 inches (38 centimeters) in states like Kansas and Missouri, marking the heaviest snowfall in a decade.
Travel disruptions are widespread, with airports like Kansas City suspending operations due to rapid ice accumulation.
States including Kentucky, Missouri, and Virginia have declared a state of emergency as road conditions deteriorate, posing risks of power outages and hazardous travel.
Temperatures are expected to plunge, with some areas dropping below zero degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius), exacerbating the challenges posed by the storm.

The severe winter storm has been declared as one of the first major events of 2025, sharply impacting the travel plans of millions and bringing life-threatening conditions across the eastern part of the country. The National Weather Service has issued extensive warnings, highlighting the dangers of *blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and dangerously low temperatures*.

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