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Severe Winter Storms Disrupt Travel Across U.S. and U.K.

Heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and icy conditions have caused widespread travel delays, road closures, and power outages in both regions.

  • The U.K. experienced up to 30 cm of snow, leading to airport closures, canceled flights, and disrupted rail services, with amber weather warnings in effect across northern England and Scotland.
  • In the U.S., a major winter storm blanketed states from the Midwest to the East Coast, with some areas seeing the heaviest snowfall in a decade and temperatures plunging to dangerous lows.
  • Hundreds of car accidents and stranded motorists were reported in both countries, with emergency services and National Guard units responding to worsening conditions.
  • Over 60 million Americans remain under winter weather alerts, with significant disruptions to schools, government offices, and transportation systems, including canceled flights and train services.
  • Authorities in both regions have urged residents to stay indoors as forecasters warn of continuing hazardous conditions, including icy roads, power outages, and further snowfall.
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