26.01.2026 21:50
Intense snowfall and freezing temperatures in New York City, USA, have caused parts of the Hudson River to freeze. Ice masses have formed on the river.
A "historic" snowfall and cold weather are affecting the United States.
THE U.S. IS STRUGGLING WITH FREEZING COLD
The snowstorm and freezing temperatures that started in the central and northeastern states of the country, including Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Washington D.C., have begun to negatively impact daily life.
According to Flightaware, a website that tracks air traffic in the country, more than 11,000 flights have been canceled nationwide today, and over 13,000 flights have been delayed. Air traffic has been heavily affected by the snowstorm, particularly at airports in Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, North Carolina, New York, and New Jersey.
THE HUDSON RIVER HAS FROZEN
The most significant impact of the freezing temperatures was observed in the Hudson River in New York. While some parts of the river froze, ice masses formed on its surface. According to the online power outage tracking site poweroutage, nearly 920,000 people were left without electricity in states affected by severe winter conditions, including over 300,000 in Tennessee and nearly 150,000 in Mississippi.
Authorities warned that the number of areas experiencing power outages could increase. It was stated that snowfall of up to 10 centimeters is expected in Washington D.C., and up to 30 centimeters in New York and New Jersey.
5 HOMELESS PEOPLE FOUND DEAD OUTSIDE
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced at a press conference today that 5 homeless individuals have been found dead outside since yesterday, and this number could rise.
Mamdani stated, "We do not know the exact causes of their deaths at this time, but it reminds us how dangerous extreme cold can be, especially for our homeless neighbors."
Mamdani mentioned that they have opened at least 10 temporary warming and shelter centers across New York for the homeless and those in need, stating, "No one coming to these centers will be turned away, and necessary food assistance will also be provided there."
Mamdani noted that schools in New York will be closed tomorrow, and students will receive online education from home, saying, "As the snowfall begins to cover our city and conditions become dangerous, closing school buildings is a necessary step to ensure the safety of New Yorkers."
TEMPERATURE DROPPED TO MINUS 47
New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated that the state is preparing for the longest cold spell and the highest snowfall amount it has seen in years.
Hochul expressed that temperatures reached record levels of minus 37 in Watertown, near the Canadian border, and minus 45 in Copenhagen, stating, "Our state is under an Arctic siege. Ruthless, freezing, and dangerous."
The U.S. National Weather Service announced that 213 million people in the country are under dangerous icing in the southern states and snowstorms in the northeastern states.
Authorities warned that the snowstorm is expected to continue across a large part of the country until tomorrow, followed by very low temperatures and resulting icing, leading to "dangerous travel and infrastructure impacts" lasting for several days.