Winter Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages in Tennessee

Storm Impact Across the US

• ❄️ A massive weekend snowstorm has affected millions of Americans, stretching from New Mexico to New England.
• ⚠️ The storm has been linked to roughly a dozen storm-related deaths across the country.
• 🚨 President Trump has approved emergency declarations for multiple states, with FEMA ready to assist.

New York City Snowfall

• 🏙️ Central Park received nearly a foot of snow, breaking a record set in 1905.
• ✈️ Major travel disruptions occurred, including the closure of LaGuardia Airport and significant issues at JFK and Newark.

Snow Accumulation in Other Regions

• 🌵 Bonito Lake, New Mexico, recorded 31 inches of snow.
• 🌽 Heavy snow accumulation was also reported in parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma.

Power Outages and Conditions in Nashville

• ⚡ Hundreds of thousands of customers are without power, with the most reported outages in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
• 🥶 In Nashville, over 100,000 people are without power, and indoor temperatures have dropped to near freezing.
• 🏘️ Many residents without heat have sought refuge with friends, neighbors, or in hotels.
• 🌳 Ice-laden trees are collapsing onto power lines, causing widespread outages.
• 🛠️ Crews from Nashville Electric Service are working to restore power, having restored electricity to about 60,000 customers, but significant work remains.