Intense cold near record lows, blizzards, freezing rain, flooding, and a catastrophic winter storm blanketed much of the US on Saturday. The storm was to blame for more than a dozen fatalities. 60% of Americans are affected by snow and chilly winds. There were 22 fatalities. Over 17 lakh households and businesses were without power over Christmas in the United States. According to the Governor of New York, numerous roadways and airports would be blocked through Monday. The impact of the cyclone bomb, according to weather experts, made the situation worse.