Record-breaking snow triggers flight cancellations, school and business closures in U.S. South

A polar vortex has led to freezing temperatures throughout the U.S., even reaching parts of the Gulf Coast. The snowy weather has triggered flight cancellations and closed schools and businesses throughout the region that isn't well-equipped for the elements. CBS News' Kati Weis has more from New Orleans and Dave Malkoff reports on how homeowners are combatting winter-related power outages.

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Qantas announces seasonal snow flights to this Asian country

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Visa appointments at US Embassy in Colombia canceled

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The Hill - Jan. 28
South under severe weather and flash flood threat, Northeast expecting snow

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ABC News - Jan. 28
Trump Administration Cancels Flights for Refugees Already Approved for Travel

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Snow and Cold Across the South: Here’s Where Records Fell

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The New York Times - Jan. 22
Historic storm brings blanket of snow to Deep South

The snowstorm covered stadiums across the South and produced record-breaking snowfalls.
ESPN - Jan. 22
Polar vortex slams U.S. as snow lingers in the South

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CBS News - Jan. 22
Once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm hits the South: See where the snow set records

The Gulf Coast is digging out from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that struck from Texas to Florida, closing airports and crippling roadways.
ABC News - Jan. 22
Latest weather forecast as brutal snow storm hits the South

Snow is still on the ground in New Orleans and other parts of the South after a storm covered states that are usually not used to the frigid conditions. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from ...
CBS News - Jan. 22
Refugee flights to US canceled after Trump order

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The Hill - Jan. 22
Trump administration cancels travel for refugees approved to resettle in US

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Parts of northern Florida blanketed by snow as South endures rare winter storm

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CBS News - Jan. 22
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Snow and winter conditions force school and airport closures in the South

A winter storm brought snow and frigid temperatures to parts of the South that rarely see this type of weather. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports from Houston and CBS News Texas ...
CBS News - Jan. 21
Deep South sees unprecedented snow

Much of the country is seeing frigid temperatures while snow is impacting the U.S. as far south as Texas, Louisiana and the Florida panhandle. Kati Weis and Skyler Henry have more.
CBS News - Jan. 21
Historic snow record in New Orleans as storm hits the South

The amount of snow in New Orleans is setting a new record as millions of Americans in the South deal with a storm spreading from Texas to Georgia. CBS News' Kati Weis reports.
CBS News - Jan. 21
Rare winter storm, snow hit parts of the South

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CBS News - Jan. 21
Taliban official calls for girls' high schools to open, calling closure an 'injustice'

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NBC News - Jan. 21
Winter storm brings dangerous cold and snow to parts of the South

Around 40 million people in the U.S. are under a winter storm warning from an unusual blast of severe winter weather.
CBS News - Jan. 20
Airlines cancel flights and Houston airports close ahead of storm

Airports are readying for major disruptions in Texas, Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast before anticipated wintry blast.
CBS News - Jan. 20
Houston school closures for Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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South Korea's Upbit Exchange Faces Business Suspension Over AML Violations

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Winter storm that covered South and East Coast in snow and ice to move offshore

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NBC News - Jan. 11
Winter storm brings record snow, rain and sleet to the South

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NBC News - Jan. 11
Snow and Ice Pound the South, Snarling Travel

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The New York Times - Jan. 11
Airlines cancel more than 3,000 U.S. flights amid storm, Delta slide evacuation at Atlanta

Flight disruptions stretched from Dallas to Atlanta.
CNBC - Jan. 10
US streamlines deportation flights to China

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The Hill - Jan. 10
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CBS News - Jan. 10
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California officials held a news conference on Thursday evening about the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. They announced that all Los Angeles Unified School District schools will be closed on ...
CBS News - Jan. 9
Winter storm to hit US south again, carrying in snow and freezing weather

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The Guardian - Jan. 9
How business is bracing for a US-China trade war

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The Hill - Jan. 9
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