Winter Storm Fern live — snowfall amounts, flight cancellations, power outages and what to watch to ride out the storm
The storm is here, and we're keeping track of everything with live updates
Most snowfall so far
As of this post, the most reported snowfall from weather.gov is Canaan Hgts, WV with 13.8 inches. Oblong, IL is right behind it with 13.4 inches of snowfall and Fritchton, IN is next in line with 13 inches. With 12 inches, Trotwood, OH is also up there.
Monday flights being canceled, too
It looks like we're already seeing flights being canceled for Monday, with a total of 1,800 already being canceled across affected areas.
Snow picking up in NJ
Our own U.S. Editor in Chief Mike Prospero had a little birdie come to his feeder today, not worried about the snow, which you can see starting to come down in the background.
Power outage totals on the rise
As you can see from the table above, a lot of people are without power right now. In total, there are around 700,000 people in the U.S. without access to electricity right now, which is scary for all of those people and the crews who need to work to restore power.
Unfortunately, we expect those numbers to only increase as we get deeper into the storm's path. It's just starting here in the Northeast (I'm in Connecticut) and the power outages haven't really started here yet (and I hope they don't).
As always, we'll keep you posted on the latest regarding power outages and other issues regarding Winter Storm Fern as they happen.
Snowstorms ruining sleep?
There are a lot of things you probably think about during a snowstorm. Shoveling the driveway, trying to drive to work, losing power are just a few. But one important thing you might not think about is how a snowstorm can affect your sleep. And it's not just the obvious reasons like the storm causing stress. There are actually 4 surprising ways a snowstorm can mess with your sleep.
If you want to be sure you're getting the best sleep possible during the worst time, give the link above a quick read and be prepared to get some rest.
Netflix top 10
If you're looking for something to watch and you have Netflix, the top 10 movies is a great place to get some ideas. We've dug through the top 10 to bring you the 3 we think are worth watching.
Did you fill your tub?
A lot of people might not know, but filling your bathtub with water before a snowstorm can be a critical step in preparing for a power outage. Specifically, you'll want to have it filled before losing power, as the tub will be key for flushing your toilet.
Check out the link below for everything you need to know about this useful snowstorm preparedness tip:
Flights canceled everywhere
Travel during a massive winter storm is unsafe, regardless of mode of transportation. Unfortunately, that means tons of flights have been canceled due to Winter Storm Fern, leaving travelers stranded at airports or stuck at home, missing important trips.
According to early reports from FlightAware, 4,000 U.S. flights were canceled on Saturday, and another 9,400 have already been canceled for Sunday, with more expected to follow.
Power outages starting
As is usually the case with these snowstorms, many people across the U.S. are without power. In fact, according to the latest reports, around 400,000 households are without power. During a winter storm, power outages are particularly scary, as they can often mean no heat in bitter temperetarues.
If you still have power, make sure you're prepared for a power outage so you can get through the time without power as smoothly as possible.
Careful shoveling your deck
There's a lot to think about when it comes to a massive storm like Fern. You have to worry about driving on dangerous roads, losing power and overall safety. But there are some aspects of the storm you might not think about, such as how you shovel off your deck.
But that's the kind of thing you definitely need to have on your mind when it comes time to clean up the mess Winter Storm Fern leaves behind. In fact, if you have composite decking, you shouldn't use metal snow shovels. It's one of those things you might not even think about, but it's important to keep on your radar if you have that kind of deck and shovel combination.
Snow is falling in the midwest
The midwestern United States is already seeing substantial snowfall from the overnight storm, which is now making its way to the eastern part of the country. States like Oklahoma have as much as 7 inches of snow, while parts of Ohio have around 5 inches.
We'll continue tracking snowfall amounts across major U.S. cities as the storm pounds the country.
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