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Wild Weather Halts Flights, Dumps Snow and Knocks Out Power

Brian K Sullivan
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Severe storms disrupted travel and utilities across the U.S. Midwest and Plains on March 12–13, with blizzards, wildfires, and thunderstorms causing widespread chaos. Blizzard warnings stretched from South Dakota to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, dumping heavy snow that paralyzed regional transit and stranded travelers. High winds toppled power lines and trees from Texas to New York, leaving thousands without electricity and increasing wildfire risks in the Great Plains. Hundreds of flights were grounded as airports shut down amid whiteout conditions and gusts exceeding 60 mph, crippling air travel hubs. The National Weather Service attributed the extreme conditions to a volatile jet stream, warning of prolonged disruptions as storms shift toward the eastern U.S.
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