[Live winter storm updates.] A coast-to-coast winter storm delivered snow and ice across the country, from Seattle to San Antonio, and brought frigid temperatures and rolling blackouts to regions unaccustomed to severe winter weather. At least 150 million Americans were under winter weather or ice advisories, according to the National Weather Service. “This is an unprecedented event and marks the first time S.P.P. has ever had to call for controlled interruptions of service,” Lanny Nickell, the power pool’s chief operating officer, said in a statement.

Source: New York Times February 16, 2021 00:09 UTC