- At least five people have died in vehicle accidents during the potent storm, which unleashed treacherous winter conditions across the central and eastern U.S. Flight delays and cancellations mounted as several governors declared states of emergency.
- Disruptions to all forms of travel are possible as a major cross-country winter storm continues to impact millions of Americans into the holiday weekend. AccuWeather experts are estimating about 5,000 flights will be impacted and travel on the roadways will be treacherous in many parts of the country.
- In the Northeast, a flash freeze is expected to send temperatures plummeting leading into Christmas Eve, which could create dangerous conditions on the roadways.
