This past weekend, another massive winter storm hit the nation, keeping us in our homes for up to five days. Winter Storm Fern stretched over 2,000 miles , affecting 230 million people from New Mexico to New England. This weekend, over 1 million people lost power, primarily in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Originally called a "major system," the storm transformed into a catastrophic ice and snow event for over half the nation. Since we're still in our month of

The nation braces for cold weather right in line with our second part of our Winter Preparedness series . Last week, we gave a quick recap of the two historic winter storms of January 2025, touching on the aftermath. These winter storms didn't create failures—they exposed them. While ideal preparation starts weeks or months in advance, efforts made within 24 hours of the storm's landing made a difference. States that have prepared for winter events won't wholly eliminate acc