25/01/2026
Winter storm disrupts travel and daily life across a huge swath of the U.S.
A major winter storm system sweeping across the United States has triggered widespread cancellations and disruption, with officials urging people to avoid unnecessary travel as snow and ice spread across multiple regions.
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A sprawling winter storm continued to slam large parts of the United States on Sunday, January 25, 2026, as snow, ice and dangerous road conditions rippled across multiple states.
The system has disrupted transportation networks and forced changes to public schedules, including air travel delays and cancellations as well as other knock-on effects as the storm moved east.
With conditions varying by region, local authorities in affected areas have urged residents to stay alert for rapidly changing forecasts and to limit travel where possible.
- Impacts include flight and rail disruptions, school and event changes, and hazardous road conditions.
- Emergency declarations and weather alerts have been issued in numerous jurisdictions as the storm advances.