January 1, Winter Blast Leaves Dozens Dead And Powerless

Wyatt’s Take

• The brutal winter storm brought deadly cold across a huge stretch of the country.
• Power outages hit hundreds of thousands, with the hardest conditions in years.
• Travel halted, while many faced harsh conditions at home.

Folks from the South to the Northeast woke up to bitter cold and snowstorms Monday, with dangerous weather gripping nearly half the country. At least 29 lives were lost as the storm ripped across roughly 1,300 miles.

New York City saw eleven inches of heavy snow pile up. In places like Mississippi and Tennessee, ice broke trees and left power lines down.

Hundreds of thousands are still without electricity, struggling to stay warm as temperatures refuse to budge.

This severe weather stopped travel for many, turning daily routines upside down.

If you want to keep your family safe, pay attention to warnings and help neighbors in need.

Wyatt Matters

This latest storm shows how quickly life can get hard for regular Americans. Tough times demand that we look out for one another and rely on strong communities across the heartland.

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