The first wave of Winter Storm Fern has fallen over the Southeast and lower Midwest. As predicted, the dividing line between ice and snow remains Interstate 40. Major interstates are shut down across the country in various spots.

The electric grid in many parts of the U.S. is already under strain due to rising demand from data centers and the slow construction of new power generation.

Winter Storm Fern threatened more than 140 million people across the US Saturday, caused a record number of canceled flights, and left thousands without power as the “biggest ice storm in a decade” began its monstrous march across the nation.

For example, when the air is cold enough, one location may start as snow, then transition to sleet or freezing rain as warmer air above the ground moves in, then change back to snow as the storm’s center of low pressure moves away and deeper, colder air arrives.

Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport flight status board shows all departing and arriving flights to the facility canceled as of 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Fayette Mall in Lexington announced it was closing early Saturday afternoon, as the winter storm blasting half the nation rolled into Central Kentucky.

Winter Storm Fern to coat Miss-Lou in ice Saturday night; officials warn of dangerous roads, urge residents to stay home as a warming shelter opens and possible curfews are discussed.

President Donald Trump issued a statement as massive Winter Storm Fern moved across the country, threatening snow, sleet, ice, frigid temperatures and widespread power outages for roughly half the U.S. population.

Gov. Andy Beshear said Pres. Donald Trump has approved an emergency disaster declaration.

Oberle shared the “12-inch rule,” saying it simply requires moving couches and other heavy furniture 12 inches away from your radiator. The small distance can have an outsized impact on the temperature of your home.