Snow and ice blanket parts of the northern U.S., and more winter weather is on the way
A mix of snow and ice blanketed a large swath of the northern U.S. on Sunday, after a major winter storm barreled across parts of the Upper Midwest, the Great Lakes region and the Northeast over the weekend.
As much as a foot of snow fell in some places while other areas woke up to a coating of ice caused by freezing rain, as Americans prepared to watch the Super Bowl matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday night.

Parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan had 8 or more inches on the ground, according to the National Weather Service. In Minneapolis on Sunday, a snow emergency was in effect after more than 5 inches of snow had fallen.
A foot of snow was reported in parts of northern New York, while areas of Vermont, New Hampshire and western Maine saw between 8 and 12 inches of snow.
Snowfall totals were lower further south. Five inches came down in Long Island and southern Connecticut, while just over 3 inches fell in New York City’s Central Park. Boston saw 5 inches of snow, and officials at Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday warned travelers to expect delays and cancellations.
Freezing rain fell in the Philadelphia area overnight, leaving roads and sidewalks slippery and tree branches frozen over Sunday morning. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation had urged drivers to avoid unnecessary travel.

Snowfall was expected to slowly taper off on Sunday, the NWS said.
But forecasters say more winter weather is on the way in the days ahead.
According to the Weather Channel, two winter storm systems could impact large parts of the U.S. this week.
The first system beginning on Monday could drop additional snow in the Ohio Valley and parts of the East Coast between Washington, D.C., and New York City. The second system, starting Tuesday night, could see a wide stretch of the U.S. from Denver to Boston experience heavy snow and ice.
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones announces run for Alabama governor
Jones announced his campaign Monday afternoon, hours after filing campaign paperwork with the Secretary of State's Office. His gubernatorial bid could set up a rematch with U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the Republican who defeated Jones in 2020 and is now running for governor.
Scorching Saturdays: The rising heat threat inside football stadiums
Excessive heat and more frequent medical incidents in Southern college football stadiums could be a warning sign for universities across the country.
The Gulf States Newsroom is hiring an Audio Editor
The Gulf States Newsroom is hiring an Audio Editor to join our award-winning team covering important regional stories across Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.
Judge orders new Alabama Senate map after ruling found racial gerrymandering
U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco, appointed by President Donald Trump during his first term, issued the ruling Monday putting a new court-selected map in place for the 2026 and 2030 elections.
Construction on Meta’s largest data center brings 600% crash spike, chaos to rural Louisiana
An investigation from the Gulf States Newsroom found that trucks contracted to work at the Meta facility are causing delays and dangerous roads in Holly Ridge.
Bessemer City Council approves rezoning for a massive data center, dividing a community
After the Bessemer City Council voted 5-2 to rezone nearly 700 acres of agricultural land for the “hyperscale” server farm, a dissenting council member said city officials who signed non-disclosure agreements weren’t being transparent with citizens.

