A major winter storm on Jan. 25, 2026, disrupted travel and power for 245 million Americans across 40 states.

On January 25, 2026, a significant winter storm affected an estimated 245 million people by interfering with power and transportation in 40 U.S. states. Over 844,000 customers lost power, mostly in Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana, and over 10,000 flights were canceled and over 1,300 were delayed. To restore service, utility workers put in long shifts. Grubhub halted deliveries in some locations, DoorDash implemented local adjustments or possible weather-related fees, and Lyft permitted safe cancellations. Uber didn't reply. Heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain caused widespread disruptions that were predicted to last days, prompting the declaration of emergencies in at least 22 states as well as Washington, D.C.