As many as 235 million Americans face danger from unusual snow, ice storm
A rare snow and ice storm is threatening up to 235 million Americans, putting them at risk.
TroibNews 
An estimated 235 million individuals across the United States, spanning from the Gulf Coast to New England, the Great Lakes, and the Midwest, are facing the potential for significant power outages and travel disruptions due to an unusual winter storm characterized by heavy snow and ice, as warned by U.S. meteorologists on Monday.
According to AccuWeather, an American weather forecasting service, parts of the western and northern Gulf Coast could experience the most substantial snow and ice storm seen in over a century—one that may become a long-remembered event for many.
"This will be a rare and especially dangerous winter storm right along the upper Gulf Coast that will result in major and lengthy disruptions to travel," commented AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter.
He also noted that "the electrical grid in the central and eastern U.S. may be stressed as hundreds of millions reach to turn up the heat."
Starting Monday midnight, flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport in the Houston area will be suspended due to the severe weather conditions, according to a press release from Houston Airports. These airports may tentatively resume operations on Wednesday, depending on weather conditions.
"I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous weather episode," remarked Houston Mayor John Whitmire, as the most severe weather is expected to arrive Monday evening, likely bringing three to eight inches of snow to Houston, the fourth largest city in the U.S.
In Texas, numerous school districts have opted to close their campuses on Tuesday in preparation for the storm.
Major southern U.S. cities, including Austin, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Biloxi, Mississippi; Mobile, Alabama; Savannah, Georgia; and Jacksonville, Florida, are anticipated to experience significant effects from the storm.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
According to AccuWeather, an American weather forecasting service, parts of the western and northern Gulf Coast could experience the most substantial snow and ice storm seen in over a century—one that may become a long-remembered event for many.
"This will be a rare and especially dangerous winter storm right along the upper Gulf Coast that will result in major and lengthy disruptions to travel," commented AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter.
He also noted that "the electrical grid in the central and eastern U.S. may be stressed as hundreds of millions reach to turn up the heat."
Starting Monday midnight, flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport in the Houston area will be suspended due to the severe weather conditions, according to a press release from Houston Airports. These airports may tentatively resume operations on Wednesday, depending on weather conditions.
"I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous weather episode," remarked Houston Mayor John Whitmire, as the most severe weather is expected to arrive Monday evening, likely bringing three to eight inches of snow to Houston, the fourth largest city in the U.S.
In Texas, numerous school districts have opted to close their campuses on Tuesday in preparation for the storm.
Major southern U.S. cities, including Austin, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Biloxi, Mississippi; Mobile, Alabama; Savannah, Georgia; and Jacksonville, Florida, are anticipated to experience significant effects from the storm.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
