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The Latest Breaking News from Winter Storm Fern

Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand

As Winter Storm Fern swept across the United States in late January 2026, bringing ice, snow and freezing temperatures, it left more than a million people without power, mostly in the Southeast.

The Conversation

USPS hits mail carrier with immediate suspension after he exposed their lack of a snow emergency plan during Winter Storm Fern

They were snowed in with no plan.

We Got This Covered

Frozen Assets: Winter Storm Fern Is Heating Up These 3 Energy Winners

Intense winter storms stress the power grid and demonstrate the value of reliable nuclear generation and robust natural gas infrastructure.

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TikTok's Jan 25 Outage Shuts Creators out of Income As Platform Goes Dark

On 25 January TikTok suffered a major outage during Winter Storm Fern, leaving creators unable to upload or earn as millions experienced service disruption.

International Business Times UK

Winter storm fern: Cop witnesses two crashes in just 30 seconds on icy roads

A cop witnessed two separate crashes on an interstate within 30 seconds of one another, as Winter Storm Fern continues to grip the US.

The Independent UK

Winter Storm Fern live — snow amounts, canceled flights, power outages and tips to ride out the storm

The storm is here, and we're keeping track of everything with live updates.

Tom’s Guide

Winter Storm Fern as it happened: three people found dead in New York City as tens of thousands go without power across US

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortages. This blog is now closed.

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I’ve tried dozens of weather apps to track Winter Storm Fern — here are 5 I’m using

Knowing the weather is a major planning benefit, but it can be easy to get lost among the numerous apps available. This guide shows the top five weather apps that we've been using over this winter.

Tom’s Guide

From tape to bubble wrap: 5 cheap ways to weatherize your windows for Winter Storm Fern and keep the cold out

With freezing cold weather predicted to hit the US, here's the five things you can do to make sure your windows are ready to take on the cold, keeping you warm inside your home.

Tom’s Guide

The ‘Jackpot’ Snowstorm Arrives Tonight: 7 Critical Steps to Take Before the Sun Goes Down

The waiting game is officially over. The forecast models have locked in, the watches have been upgraded to warnings, and Winter Storm Fern is actively...

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UAE: Emirates cancels multiple Dubai–US flights due to winter storm fern

Winter Storm Fern has forced Emirates Airlines to cancel several flights to the United States between January 24th and 26th. Disruptions are expected across multiple US airports due to snow, ice, and strong winds. Passengers booked on affected routes, including those connecting through Dubai, are advised to contact their travel…

The Times of India

Winter Storm Fern is about to slam 230 million Americans. Here's what stores and restaurants typically stay open during severe weather

Delivery options could be impacted, too.

Fortune

Winter storm preparedness guide — everything you need to know

Everything you need to know to survive the winter storm

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