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U.S. Death Toll From Winter Storm and Cold Rises to over 30 as Parts of South Could Be without Power ‘Weeks, Not Days’

Winter Storm Fern caused over 1 million power outages and at least 25 deaths across 26 states, with severe impacts in southern states facing extended recovery times, officials said.

  • On January 26, 2026, Winter Storm Fern swept across at least 26 states from Texas to Massachusetts, causing over a million power outages and at least 25 deaths.
  • A potent winter system dropped heavy snow and freezing rain after hitting north Texas and Oklahoma, while Arctic air pushed temperatures as low as-20°C and forecasters warned of 'exploding' trees.
  • A Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday amid heavy snowfall at Bangor International Airport, Maine, killing seven and seriously injuring one while FAA and NTSB investigations face weather delays.
  • At the peak in Nashville, about 200,000 people were without power, with Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana reporting 250,536, 160,987, and 127,635 outages; restoration efforts are ongoing but expected to take several days.
  • Eight Days of Hope plans to distribute 6,000–8,000 meals Tuesday, with Tybor warning `they're not going to have power for up to 3 weeks` in southern communities.
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Aporrea broke the news in on Monday, January 26, 2026.
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