Last week’s ferocious winter storm claimed 92 lives across the US, according to CBS News. The deaths include at least 25 in Tennessee and 16 in Oregon.
Ice storms left nearly 50,000 households without power over the weekend in Oregon, where a state of emergency was declared.
Mississippi officials told its residents to “be aware of black ice on the roads, and drive only if necessary.” Thousands of residents in Jackson experienced a temporary drop in water pressure and dry faucets. Officials are investigating if online rumors about potential storm-related water shortages were the cause.
The icy conditions are expected to continue until Wednesday, after which a thaw is expected. Meteorologists warn that warm air and rain could cause flooding in parts of the Midwest and the Northeast.