Winter Storm Fern as it happened: three people found dead in New York City as tens of thousands go without power across US
by Marina Dunbar from World news | The Guardian on (#732N2)
Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortages. This blog is now closed.
The severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.
Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions.
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