Mon Jan 06 03:01:18 UTC 2025: ## Major Winter Storm Cripples US, Disrupts Trump’s Inauguration Day
**Washington, D.C. – January 6, 2025** – A powerful winter storm sweeping across the central and eastern United States has caused widespread disruption, impacting travel, schools, and even the formal certification of Donald Trump’s presidency. Millions of Americans are affected as the storm brings heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures to more than a dozen states.
Over 60 million people from Kansas to New Jersey were under winter weather warnings and advisories on Sunday. Kansas and parts of Missouri experienced blizzard conditions, forcing the closure of major interstates like I-70 and I-29. Authorities responded to hundreds of stranded motorists and crashes.
The storm’s impact on Washington, D.C. is particularly significant, as heavy snow and frigid temperatures are predicted for Monday, coinciding with the presidential certification ceremony. While House Speaker Mike Johnson assured the public that the weather won’t prevent lawmakers from fulfilling their duties, federal offices in the capital will remain closed.
Hundreds of schools across several states, including Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia, announced closures due to the severe weather. Flight cancellations numbered in the hundreds, with major airports in Kansas City and St. Louis among the hardest hit.
Governors in multiple states have declared states of emergency, mobilizing resources to cope with the unfolding crisis. The storm is expected to move offshore Monday night, but sub-zero temperatures are forecast to persist across a vast area for the coming days. The severe weather conditions highlight the challenge of responding to extreme weather events and their potential to disrupt daily life and major political events.
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