Meteorologists give catastrophic update as 24IN of snow turns to ice
Wild weather across the United States continued Sunday night, with so-called 'steamnadoes' reported in Texas and blizzard conditions affecting millions. At least 24 inches of snow is set to blanket the Northeast into Monday morning, before a deep freeze and icy conditions take over in the southern region, the National Weather Service Prediction Center said. They now warn that 'catastrophic ice' is still on its way and further power outages may be forthcoming.'The worst conditions are expected between 12PM today and 12AM Monday,' the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services said.The storm has already brought swirling vortexes over Texas lakes that look like tornadoes and blizzard conditions in Massachusetts, where residents experienced more than three hours of 35+ mph winds and visibility less than a quarter of a mile.At least 15 people have died from the powerful tundra across the US. As officials now prepare for the worst, schools across the country, as well as government offices, have announced closures for Monday.'Steamnadoes' reported in TexasStorm to only get worse tonight into Monday, meteorologists warn Family of four displaced after tree crashes into homeSnow piles up on moving trainDoorDash deliveries suspendedTexas urged to use backup generationRetired NYPD officer dies while shovelingTexas teenager dies in sledding accidentTemperatures continue to plungeMassachusetts woman dead after being struck by snowplow
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'Steamnadoes' reported in Texas as blizzard conditions plague US from Nashville to Nantucket - and Winter Storm Fern's not done yet
