Severe Winter Weather Causes Widespread Disruptions Across U.S.

Pacific Northwest under ice storm warning, schools and flights cancelled, and power outages affect tens of thousands.

Severe winter weather across the U.S. has led to widespread power outages, school closures, and flight cancellations.
In the Pacific Northwest, freezing rain and ice have resulted in an ice storm warning, with up to half an inch of ice expected through early Wednesday.
Portland Public Schools have been closed due to the weather, adding to missed days of in-person learning following a teachers strike in November.
Over 8,000 flights within, into or out of the U.S. have been delayed or cancelled, with Southwest Airlines being the most heavily affected.
Officials have extended a weather state of emergency in Multnomah County, Oregon, and have issued an urgent call for volunteers to staff emergency shelters.