Millions across the US are facing deadly cold temperatures after Winter Storm Fern dumped a foot or more of snow on 17 different states and killed at least 16 people.
Major travel hubs across the country are still reeling from the heavy snow and crippling ice that was unleashed over the weekend.
In New York, footage showed that one Long Island Rail Road train was halted as gusty winds brought in piles of snow into a train car.
Over 4,000 flights have been canceled, and over 1,000 more have been delayed as of 9am ET Monday, according to FlightAware.
At least 819,062 Americans are without power Monday morning, with Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana experiencing the most blackouts, according to PowerOutage.us.
The National Weather Service has warned that catastrophic ice impacts are expected to linger farther south, with prolonged power outages.
Follow along for the latest updates.
Long Island Rail Road train fills with snow
In New York, public transportation was disrupted by gusty winds and heavy snow.
Footage showed that one Long Island Rail Road train was halted as piles of snow were blown into the train car.
On Monday, the train service will continue to operate on a weekend schedule as MTA crews work to remove snow from stations and monitor train switches and tracks.
Kentucky investigating three possible storm related deaths
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that the state is investigating three deaths to determine if they were caused by the winter storm.
He revealed the possible death toll while advising residents to stay inside and have a plan to keep warm during a press conference on Monday.
‘I think we’ve got three deaths that we’re investigating whether or not they are caused by this storm. We don’t want any others,’ he said.
PICTURED: Times Square covered in snow
New York City’s Times Square was blanketed in snow from Winter Storm Fern.
Dangerously cold temperatures forecasted across the country
The National Weather Service has forecasted dangerously cold temperatures to impact the eastern United States into February.
An Arctic blast is expected to be accompanied by gusty winds, resulting in dangerous wind chills and record-low temperatures.
Fights like to return to normal by Wednesday, Transportation Secretary
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted that US air travel will return to normal by mid-week.
‘Right now, the snow is subsidizing in the northeast, so now it’s dig-out day,’ he told CNBC.
‘We’re looking at Wednesday as our hope to get back to a normal schedule.’
PICTURED: Boston covered in almost 20 inches of snow
Boston, Massachusetts, was hit with almost 20 inches of snow, making it the biggest snowstorm in the area in over four years.
As of 9am ET on Monday, the official snow total at Logan Airport is 18.6 inches. Higher totals were recorded in the surrounding area.
Over 800,000 Americans without power
At least 819,062 Americans are without power Monday morning, according to PowerOutage.us.
Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana experiencing the most blackouts after the south was battered with sleet, snow, rain and ice.
Here is how each state breaks down:
Tennessee: 250,536
Mississippi: 160,987
Louisiana: 127,635
Texas: 62,449
Kentucky: 47,311
South Carolina: 44,191
Georgia: 31,820
North Carolina: 25,652
At least 4,000 flights canceled on Monday
Major travel hubs across the country are still reeling from the heavy snow and crippling ice that was unleashed over the weekend.
Over 4,000 flights have been canceled, and over 1,000 more have been delayed as of 9am ET Monday, according to FlightAware.
Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC, airports are experiencing the most delays and cancellations after the Northeast was hit by winter weather.
Death toll climbs as monster Arctic storm paralyzes 17 states
A massive winter storm that lashed the United States over the weekend is expected to cost the country more than $100 billion after dumping a foot or more of snow on 17 different states and leaving at least 16 people dead.
Winter Storm Fern battered the country starting on Friday, bringing rare snowfall to Texas and Oklahoma before it made its way east through Sunday night.
The monster weather system has dumped a foot or more of snow in at least 17 states from New Mexico to New Hampshire, with the most recorded in Bonito Lake, New Mexico, which recorded 31 inches of slush, according to the National Weather Service.
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