What was the estimated cost of Winter Storm Fern?

Winter Storm Fern caused an estimated damage cost of over $100 billion.

How many people died due to Winter Storm Fern?

At least 16 fatalities were reported across 17 states impacted by Winter Storm Fern.

How many customers lost power during Winter Storm Fern?

Nearly 830,000 customers were without electricity due to the storm.

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Winter Storm Fern Cripples US: $100B+ Damage, 16 Dead

26 Jan

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Summary

Storm damage estimated to cost over $100 billion.
At least 16 fatalities reported across 17 states.
Nearly 830,000 customers lost power due to the storm.

Winter Storm Fern Cripples US: $100B+ Damage, 16 Dead

A significant winter storm, identified as Fern, has swept across the United States, resulting in estimated damages exceeding $100 billion and claiming at least 16 lives. The storm delivered substantial snowfall, with over a foot blanketing at least 17 states, including rare occurrences in Texas and Oklahoma.

This severe weather event has led to widespread power outages, leaving nearly 830,000 customers without electricity. Travel was severely impacted, with over 11,500 flights canceled on Sunday alone, and thousands more on Monday. Cold weather alerts remained in effect for millions, with temperatures plunging significantly below average.

While some enjoyed the rare snowfall with recreational activities, the storm's severity led to numerous fatalities. Deaths were reported across multiple states due to factors including hypothermia and accidents. The treacherous conditions also caused hundreds of crashes, with some areas resembling disaster zones.