A powerful storm system swept across the US, bringing extremely cold temperatures and snow to millions of people. The "bomb cyclone" - a rapidly intensifying weather system - affected regions from the Gulf Coast to New England, with heavy snowfall reported in North Carolina, where two fatalities were attributed to storm-related conditions.
Approximately 150 million Americans were under cold-weather advisories or extreme cold warnings, with wind chills ranging from near-zero to single-digit Fahrenheit temperatures in the South. In south Florida, temperatures plummeted to levels not seen since December 1989, setting records and prompting officials to warn of ice and falling iguanas.
The storm dumped over a foot of snow in Charlotte, North Carolina, making it one of the top-five snow events in city history. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein reported that over 1,000 collisions on snowy roads resulted in two fatalities across the state. He cautioned residents about black ice on roads and advised them to stay home if possible.
Flight cancellations exceeded 2,800 nationwide, with another 1,800 on Sunday, according to FlightAware. In Florida, temperatures dropped as low as the 20s Fahrenheit in the panhandle and the 30s in south Florida, breaking records and causing iguanas to fall from trees.
The extreme cold also led to a surge of iguanas being removed from properties, with residents temporarily allowed to collect and transport live iguanas without permits. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued an executive order to address the issue, citing the invasive species' adverse impacts on the environment and economy.
As temperatures continued to drop, at least 14 people have died in New York City due to hypothermia, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's preliminary findings. The cold spell has claimed over 110 deaths across the US since late January, with millions more affected by power outages and disruptions.
Approximately 150 million Americans were under cold-weather advisories or extreme cold warnings, with wind chills ranging from near-zero to single-digit Fahrenheit temperatures in the South. In south Florida, temperatures plummeted to levels not seen since December 1989, setting records and prompting officials to warn of ice and falling iguanas.
The storm dumped over a foot of snow in Charlotte, North Carolina, making it one of the top-five snow events in city history. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein reported that over 1,000 collisions on snowy roads resulted in two fatalities across the state. He cautioned residents about black ice on roads and advised them to stay home if possible.
Flight cancellations exceeded 2,800 nationwide, with another 1,800 on Sunday, according to FlightAware. In Florida, temperatures dropped as low as the 20s Fahrenheit in the panhandle and the 30s in south Florida, breaking records and causing iguanas to fall from trees.
The extreme cold also led to a surge of iguanas being removed from properties, with residents temporarily allowed to collect and transport live iguanas without permits. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued an executive order to address the issue, citing the invasive species' adverse impacts on the environment and economy.
As temperatures continued to drop, at least 14 people have died in New York City due to hypothermia, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's preliminary findings. The cold spell has claimed over 110 deaths across the US since late January, with millions more affected by power outages and disruptions.
anyway, 110 deaths is super scary what's going on with all the power outages? i heard some schools are without heat too... shouldn't they have backup plans for this kinda thing? 
! I mean, I've seen some crazy weather in my time, but a "bomb cyclone" that brings temperatures down to near zero? That's just wild 
. And the iguanas falling from trees in Florida? Like, what even is that?! 
It's like nature is putting on this crazy show and we're all just along for the ride 
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I feel for everyone affected by this storm, especially those who have to deal with power outages and stuff. Interesting how some states are breaking records with temperatures dropping like that, but at the same time, it's super dangerous... 
I mean, like, the storm was super bad and all that, but at the same time, it's kinda cool how some places in Florida are breaking records for cold temps 
? Like, who would've thought they'd be getting iguanas falling from trees due to frost? 
I mean, we can't have them just roaming around, right? 
And, ugh, 14 people dying in NYC from hypothermia... that's super tragic 
. How exactly did we go from warm-weather forecasts to -20°F temps in south Florida overnight? Did the storm system just magically appear out of thin air? 
Can someone pls provide a source for this info? 
& 110 ppl total across the US is a lot...i think we need to talk about why this keeps happening every few years, like climate change or something...anyway, can't wait for spring 
, can you even imagine having to shovel snow up to your eyeballs while trying to stay warm? 
Like what's next, a zombie apocalypse or something? 
Anyway, at least the storms are keeping everyone on their toes... or should I say, bundled up in scarves and gloves? 
i'm so glad they're issuing those cold-weather advisories & warnings, but still gotta feel for all the ppl stuck at home cuz of black ice & power outages... 
2,800 flight cancellations?! that's insane! and iguanas falling from trees? lol what a crazy weather phenomenon! 
. Like, can't we just have one decent winter day without a million people freezing to death? 
. And those power outages? Just what we needed, more excitement 
. On the bright side, I guess this means we're getting to enjoy some fresh snow in North Carolina - at least for the top 5 snow events in history 
. Anyway, can someone please pass me a hot cup of coffee... or an iguana-sized blanket? 
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that's just heartbreaking. I'm so glad people like Josh Stein from NC are warning everyone about black ice and staying safe on the roads 
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. I'm glad people are safe but I also gotta say, this cold snap is straight up crazy 
... who needs that kind of weather, right?