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Deadly Winter Storm Leaves 35 Dead, Widespread Power Outages

1/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

A severe winter storm swept the Northeast and South, causing outages.
In Nashville, Lisa Patterson and her family were rescued after losing power.
At least 35 deaths were reported across affected states, including Texas, Massachusetts, and Arkansas.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves noted ice-storm damage, with restoration expected to take days.
New York City had heavy snowfall, leading to school closures, and many areas remained under low-temperature warnings.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, which struck from March 11 to 14, resulted in over 400 deaths and paralyzed the Northeast, including New York City, where snowdrifts reached 50 inches. This catastrophic event prompted significant infrastructure reforms, including the underground placement of telegraph and transportation lines. Today's severe winter storm, causing at least 35 fatalities, underscores the ongoing vulnerability of communities to extreme weather.

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Story summary

A severe winter storm swept the Northeast and South, causing outages.
In Nashville, Lisa Patterson and her family were rescued after losing power.
At least 35 deaths were reported across affected states, including Texas, Massachusetts, and Arkansas.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves noted ice-storm damage, with restoration expected to take days.
New York City had heavy snowfall, leading to school closures, and many areas remained under low-temperature warnings.

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