Powerful Storm Hits the Western United States and Continues Southeastward

A deadly wave of cold temperatures continues its way across the United States as of Monday, November 25th. Approximately 300 flights were canceled, as of Sunday, for Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, alone. Beyond causing havoc for thanksgiving travel, the storm is blamed for at least eight deaths as it makes its way through California and the Southwest with heavy rains, floods, snow, and sleet. So far the storm has left 1 to 4 feet of recorded snow in the Four Corners area where Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico share a border. The storm has caused roofs to collapse and hundreds of rollover car accidents, prompting the closing of roads as well as events. A particularly hard hit area was Flagstaff, Arizona, which saw at least 11 inches of snow. According to meteorologist and satellite imagery, the large storm system is likely to slog through the Southeast while bringing rain and thunderstorms to Georgia and states along the Gulf Coast. Due to the danger of the storm, winter storm warnings and weather advisories were put into effect for much of New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. The National Weather Service stated that “If the storm hugs the coast and develops to its full potential, it could be a nightmare, not only for travelers in the East but also throughout the nation.” The storm is set to spread heavy rain across the South Tuesday through Wednesday, which will further threaten traveling via roads and planes.