Severe Lake-Effect Snow and Arctic Cold Disrupt U.S. Holiday Travel

Record-breaking snowfall and frigid temperatures create hazardous conditions across Great Lakes and Midwest regions.

Parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan have experienced up to several feet of lake-effect snow, with more snowfall expected through Monday.
Governors in New York and Pennsylvania declared emergencies, deploying National Guard members and other resources to assist with storm response and stranded motorists.
Temperatures in much of the U.S. are 10 to 25 degrees below average, with nearly 70% of the country experiencing subfreezing conditions.
Travel remains dangerous as whiteout conditions and impassable roads lead to closures and warnings to stay off highways in affected areas.
Major cities including Buffalo, Cleveland, and Erie are bracing for additional snowfall, while residents and emergency workers struggle to clear roads and maintain safety.