Winter Storm Fern: Over 1 Million Without Power, 13,000 Flights Cancelled | Full Analysis

Описание: Winter Storm Fern has left over 1 million Americans without power and forced the cancellation of more than 13,000 flights across the United States. This comprehensive analysis covers the historic storm stretching 2,000 miles from New Mexico to Maine, affecting 230 million people.
🔴 KEY FACTS (as of Jan 25, 2026): • 1 million+ customers without power • 13,000+ flights cancelled since Saturday • 10 confirmed deaths, including 2 from hypothermia in Louisiana • 24 states + DC declared emergencies • President Trump approved federal disaster declarations for 12 states • 2,000-mile storm span - one of largest in U.S. history
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Breaking News & Introduction 2:45 - What Happened: Timeline of Events 6:30 - Background & Historical Context 13:15 - Multiple Perspectives: Government, Experts, Airlines 21:00 - Analysis & Long-term Implications 29:30 - What Comes Next 33:00 - Recap & Conclusion
📊 COMPARISON TO 2021 TEXAS STORM: Winter Storm Uri (2021): • 246+ confirmed deaths • 4.5 million without power • $80-195 billion in damages • Grid nearly collapsed
📰 SOURCES: All information sourced from credible news organizations and official government statements including: • CNBC, CBS News, NBC News, ABC News, Al Jazeera, FOX Weather • National Weather Service • PowerOutage.us (power outage tracking) • FlightAware (flight cancellation data) • Department of Homeland Security • Louisiana Department of Health • Complete source list with links in pinned comment