Blizzard Blitz: Winter Storm Blair Paralyzes the East Coast with Record Snowfall, Power Outages, and Multiple Fatalities
Washington, D.C. — A formidable winter storm, dubbed Winter Storm Blair, wreaked havoc as it swept across the U.S., prompting school closures, power outages, and a halt to flights, including a temporary runway shutdown at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The storm, which has been responsible for several deaths and massive disruptions from Kansas to the East Coast, left some areas buried under up to 18 inches of snow. Authorities reported a series of weather-related …