A winter storm swept through the U.S. South, bringing cold temperatures and wet snow that led to school closures and travel disruptions. As the storm moved out to sea off the East Coast, snow showers were forecasted for the Appalachian Mountains and New England. However, the drop in temperatures after sundown in the South posed a risk of refreezing melted snow, creating icy road conditions.
While major roads were mostly clear, secondary roads were expected to have slush on them, making travel hazardous. Flight cancellations and delays continued to affect major airports, including Atlanta and Charlotte, with about 1,000 flights impacted at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport alone.
