Historic winter storm hits Midwest and East Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and disrupting work and school. 23 states under winter storm warnings and advisories. Several states declare state of emergencies. Schools closed, power outages reported.
Key Points
23 states under winter storm warnings and advisories
Several states declare state of emergencies
Schools closed, power outages reported
Pros
Increased awareness of winter weather safety measures
Emergency response efforts in affected states
Cons
Disruption of daily routines for many people
Potential risks associated with power outages and extreme weather