Ice on Hudson River. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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News1828-01-2026, 23:14

Deadly Winter Storm Grips US: 38 Dead, Hudson River Freezes Amid Deep Freeze

  • A powerful winter storm has caused a life-threatening deep freeze across large parts of the US, from the Deep South to the Northeast.
  • At least 38 people have died due to hypothermia, accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, and snow removal injuries.
  • Hundreds of thousands are without power, and widespread travel disruptions have occurred due to heavy snow, freezing rain, and low temperatures.
  • The Hudson River in New York City is filled with floating ice, reflecting the severe, prolonged below-freezing conditions.
  • Forecasters warn of another Arctic blast this weekend, potentially affecting over 100 million Americans with record low temperatures and more storms.

Why It Matters: A deadly winter storm has caused widespread death, power outages, and travel chaos across the US.

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