Live Updates: At Least Four Deaths Blamed On Winter Storm Blair

At least four deaths are being connected to a winter storm that’s shut down interstates, caused thousands of airport delays and racked up more than 350,000 power outages from Kansas, Missouri and Illinois into Virginia, Washington and Maryland.

School closures are widespread and multiple cities and states declared emergencies.

The system, named Winter Storm Blair by The Weather Channel, put millions under winter storm warnings.

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Here’s what’s happening now:

(11:24 a.m. ET) Another Winter Storm Is In Store For Later This Week

The wintry weather isn’t over for the South and East once Blair heads out. Many of the same areas hit by Blair will see more snow and ice as another winter storm heads across the country.

“The next winter storm will begin to emerge in the Southern Plains by Wednesday night and especially Thursday. It could spread snow from parts of northern Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas to other portions of the South, the Ohio Valley and possibly parts of the East by Friday or Saturday,” weather.com Digital Meteorologist Chris Dolce said. “However, the track of this storm is still uncertain and that will determine what areas see significant snow and/or ice.”

Keep checking back for updates on the next storm, since changes are very likely as the week progresses.

(11:07 a.m. ET) Ice Brings Down Trees, Power Lines

Ice is knocking down trees and power lines, leaving some roads blocked and hundreds of thousands without electricity. A photo shared to social media showed some of the damage in Kentucky, where more than 80,000 power outages are being reported.

(10:54 a.m. ET) Ground Stop At O’Hare, Flight Cancellations Stack Up

Arrivals at Chicago O’Hare International Airport are currently delayed by up to 90 minutes due to snow and ice, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. In all, more than 360 flights to or from Chicago are canceled or delayed. Here’s how air travel is playing out at some other major airports affected by weather today, according to airline tracker FlightAware.com:

• Reagan National in Washington, 476 flights canceled or delayed.

• Baltimore/Washington International, 276 flights canceled or delayed.

• Washington Dulles, 220 flights canceled or delayed.

• St. Louis Lambert International, 216 flights canceled or delayed.

(10:45 a.m. ET) More Than 200 Vehicle Crashes In 12 Hours

Virginia State Police said in a press release that they responded to more than 200 crashes between 4 p.m. Sunday and 4 a.m. Monday. Not all accidents were storm related. There were several injuries, the Associated Press reported.

(10:20 a.m. ET) Missouri State Police Report Another Death

Winter Storm Blair’s death toll is now at four after Missouri State Police reported that a person was hit by a dump truck that was sliding on a slick road in Jackson County. The truck hit another vehicle as well.

(10:12 a.m. ET) Hazardous Road Conditions Across Indiana

Drivers in several areas are being asked to stay home due to road conditions in Indiana, including in the Bloomington area where a photo posted by state police showed an empty, snow-covered Interstate 69.

(10:02 a.m. ET) Photos Out Of D.C. Show Snow-Covered Roads

Crews are working to clear the snow off of roads in Washington, D.C., ahead of a joint session of Congress to certify Electoral College votes for the presidential election. Photos show a snowy plaza at the Capitol and on the White House lawn.

(9:35 a.m. ET) Break Coming For D.C., Maryland, Virginia

From senior meteorologist Chris Dolce: Radar shows what we call a “dry slot” approaching the DMV, so that should cut off snowfall in the next few hours (or turn it to just flurries for a while). They’ll get a bit more there late today/evening as another batch of snowfall that’s currently over the Ohio Valley moves through the D.C. area.

(9:30 a.m. ET) The National Mall Is A Winter Wonderland

The National Mall in Washington, D.C., posted a photo on X of the area covered in snow as seen from above. Viewers can watch the flakes falling live on the MonumentCam.

(9:21 a.m.) The Biggest Snowfall Totals So Far

• 18 inches in Chapman and St. George, Kansas

• 13 inches in Cameron and St. Joseph, Missouri

• 11 inches in Mason, West Virginia

• 10 inches in Racine, Ohio

• 9.5 inches in Chatham, Illinois, and Columbus, Indiana.

• 8.4 inches in Hebron, Kentucky

• 8 inches in Arkendale, Virginia

• 7.4 inches in Leonardtown, Maryland

(8:53 a.m. ET) Power Outages Top 350,000

More than 357,000 customers are without power as a winter storm spreads snow, ice and heavy wind, PowerOutage.us reports. The power outages stretch across seven states:

• Texas: 11,777 outages

• Missouri: 33,943 outages

• Illinois: 39,026 outages

• Indiana: 50,964 outages

• Kentucky: 87,854 outages

• West Virginia: 44,307 outages

• Virginia: 89,606 outages

(8:42 a.m. ET) School Closures Scattered Along East Coast

Schools throughout the East Coast and mid-Atlantic are closed due to the storm. All Washington, D.C., public schools are closed Monday, as well as Alexandria public schools, Arlington County public schools and Fairfax County public schools in Virginia. Public schools in Culpeper County, Virginia, are closed today for students and staff and closed tomorrow for students, but staff will be expected onsite.

Public schools are closed in Maryland’s Montgomery County and Prince George’s County. Philadelphia School District classes are canceled Monday.

In New Jersey, dozens of schools across the southern part of the state have closed in anticipation of the storm. See a list here.

(8:24 a.m. ET) Wichita TopGolf Location Sustains Storm Damage

A Wichita, Kansas, Topgolf location is short a net after heavy winds tore some of its netting apart Sunday. The area saw winds up to 43 mph, according to weather.com Senior Digital Meteorologist Jon Erdman. Nearby Eisenhower National Airport measured 3.6 inches of snow.

(8:04 a.m. ET) Jacksonville Jaguars Make It Home After Seven Hour Flight Delay

The Jacksonville Jaguars are home after spending seven hours on the tarmac at Indianapolis International Airport as Winter Storm Blair bore down. Their game against the Colts Sunday night went into overtime, delaying their travel plans enough that the storm badly snarled their travel plans, according to The Associated Press.

The National Weather Service reported between 2 to 5 inches of snow in the area as well as freezing rain and wind gusts up to 40 mph.

(7:38 a.m. ET) D.C. Area Has More Than 4.5 Inches Of Snow

Ronald Reagan National Airport reported 4.7 inches of snow on the ground by 7 a.m. Areas west of the airport are seeing totals over 5 inches, and nearly 6 inches are reported to the south.

(7:24 a.m. ET) Washington Could See An Inch Of Snow Per Hour This Morning

The National Weather Service office for Washington-Baltimore said that the D.C. area could receive an inch of snow per hour or more, making for dangerous commuting conditions this morning.

“During times of heaviest snowfall, even primary roads may be impassable,” NWS warns. “It is highly recommended to postpone non-essential travel.”

(7:04 a.m. ET) More Than 1,300 Flights Canceled Across The U.S.

FlightAware.com reports 1,339 canceled flights within, into and out of the U.S., though not all are due to Blair. Ronald Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, D.C., has the most cancellations today, with 234 canceled departures and 182 arriving flights canceled.

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is suffering the second most cancellations, with 201 total cancellations, and Washington Dulles International Airport is close behind with a total of 155 canceled flights.

(6:35 a.m. ET) Several States Declare States Of Emergency

States of Emergency are issued in six states, including Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland and seven counties in New Jersey. Washington, D.C., has declared a snow emergency through the end of the day Tuesday.

(6:25 a.m. ET) Kansas Areas See Heaviest Snow Totals East Of The Rockies From Blair

So far, Chapman, Kansas and areas near St. George, Kansas, have seen the heaviest snowfall east of the Rockies from this winter storm. Both areas recorded 18 inches of snow, and Topeka, Kansas, recorded its third-largest calendar day snowfall and fourth-largest two-day total.

(6:17 a.m. ET) Snow Begins In Delaware And Southern New Jersey

Southern New Jersey and southern Delaware are seeing their first flakes from Winter Storm Blair. Snowfall will continue in these areas for most of the day. A winter storm warning is in place for parts of both states, and a winter weather advisory covers Philadelphia and its suburbs through late Monday night.

(6:02 a.m. ET) At Least Three Dead

A third person is reported dead by Missouri State Highway Patrol due to Winter Storm Blair. There were no other details released in a Facebook post that listed the fatality.

Two people are reported dead in a single-vehicle crash in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The accident occurred at 8:40 p.m. on Sunday.

(5:35 a.m. ET) Where Is Winter Storm Blair Now?

Winter Storm Blair is spreading snow from Illinois to Virginia and Maryland. Heavy snow is being reported in both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, where visibility is down to ⅛ to ¼ of a mile.

Winter storm warnings for snow and/or ice stretch from the mid-Mississippi and Ohio valleys into the mid-Atlantic, including Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Kentucky, St. Louis, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Drivers should avoid driving in these areas.

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