Storm Izzy has caused up to 15 inches of snow – and cut off power to almost 250.000 people, triggered a tornado and caused treacherous roads — across parts of the southeastern US.
Highway patrols reported hundreds of traffic crashes, and a tornado ripped through a trailer park in Florida.
More than 1.200 Sunday flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have been cancelled, taking up more than 90% of Sunday schedule, according to airline security service flightoware.com.
South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia governors are mobilizing National Guard members to help deal with storms.
Snowfall reports received as of 11 pm Sunday. Highest snowfall totals by state so far (1 of 2):
NC – Flat Rock 15.5"
TN – Gatlinburg 11.2"
GA – Clayton 10"
SC – Travelers Rest 9.5"
MS – Walnut 9"
VA – Fishersville 8.5"
MD – Fort Ritchie 8.1"
KY – Barton 7.5"
WV – Wardensville 7" pic.twitter.com/WRmAOdrs7c— NWS Eastern Region (@NWSEastern) January 17, 2022
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with Company I, 237th Support Battalion, SC #NationalGuard, assist stranded motorists, Jan. 16, as part of a vehicle recovery team activated in support of winter weather response efforts. #SCGuard pic.twitter.com/3jqUwOqsz4
— SC National Guard (@SCNationalGuard) January 16, 2022
If you’re able tonight and tomorrow morning, stay home and off the roads.
A big thanks to all our partners who are working around the clock to keep Georgians safe! @GeorgiaEMAHS @GADeptofTrans @ga_dps@GeorgiaPower @Georgia_EMC pic.twitter.com/hv1B7V4Q50
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) January 16, 2022
❄️ A few snow flurries were even observed over in Pensacola Florida earlier this hour!! #flwx https://t.co/bA21fUTVpq
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) January 16, 2022
Further up the road in the Village of Holiday Lakes, several homes sustained damage.
Thankfully, no one was injured in these areas. Several residents have been displaced by a he storm damage. pic.twitter.com/djByv2xunN
— Charlotte County (@CharlotteCoFL) January 16, 2022
#VSP responds to almost 1,000 traffic crashes & disabled vehicles Sunday across #Virginia. From 12:01 AM to 8 PM, 482 traffic crashes and 486 disabled vehicles. Mostly vehicle damage. No reported traffic deaths. @VaDOT @VDEM (Photo: I64 #Goochland) @GoochlandGovtVA pic.twitter.com/VSfdbdfAcJ
— VA State Police (@VSPPIO) January 17, 2022
#WinterStormIzzy causing travel conditions in #Virginia to worsen. Pls stay off the roads. Since midnight (1/16) thru 12:45 PM (1/16), #VSP responded to 142 traffic crashes & 162 disabled vehicles. Few injuries. No deaths reported. (Photo: #Culpeper Co. off Rte 29) @VDEM @VaDOT pic.twitter.com/qQkJ65EOAW
— VA State Police (@VSPPIO) January 16, 2022
Please avoid travel today! We know it's hard to stay home and put things off you want to get done, but sometimes, the things you think can't wait actually can. You are worthy of a day or two at home vs. this. #WeAreFamily #Snow #StaySafe https://t.co/KgurjAAxn1
— VDOT Salem (@VaDOTSalem) January 16, 2022
We can't stress this enough. Please avoid travel if at all possible during winter storms, especially when ice is present.
If you must travel:
❄️ Increase following distance to 5 seconds.
❄️ Don't pass plows.
❄️ Brake very lightly to keep tires from slipping on pavement. pic.twitter.com/6Yol46x0Qi— VDOT (@VaDOT) January 16, 2022
We are getting reports of numerous accidents across north GA from the ATL metro east. Please, please, take it easy out there. Roads are beginning to freeze up as very cold air continues to filter in. #gawx
— NWS Atlanta (@NWSAtlanta) January 16, 2022
As snow continues to fall across several parts of the state, a reminder of the #myTDOT road clearing priorities. Stay home and stay safe while our crews clear these roads. pic.twitter.com/rQkb98Jk45
— myTDOT (@myTDOT) January 16, 2022
I-40 East closed due to an overturned semi in Humphreys Co. at the 136 mm. Wrecker is on scene to move the truck. The road is clear of snow but conditions are wet and could be slick. Take it slow out there. pic.twitter.com/uJddgleP4A
— Rebekah Hammonds (@RebekahTDOT) January 16, 2022
