A significant winter storm has moved out of the South, but travel disruptions and power outages persist. The storm, the region's largest in years, caused widespread icing and downed trees, leading to flight delays and cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. Utility crews are working to restore power, while temperatures are expected to drop again Saturday night, potentially causing refreezing of melted snow and ice. An Atlanta Hawks game was postponed due to safety concerns.
The significant winter storm had passed in the South by Saturday morning, but travel issues and power outages were still ongoing., the significant winter storm wrapped up Saturday, with winter storm advisories lifting throughout southern counties. But travel issues and power outages persist across Southern states.that its crews worked overnight to address heavy icing and fallen trees.
The region's biggest snowstorm in years has left 26% of flights delayed and 14% canceled out of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta as of early afternoon, according to The Charlotte, N.C., area saw its first winter storm in three years, with less than half an inch of snow reported. Ice and snow are expected to melt by Saturday afternoon in the Charlotte area, but temperatures are expected to drop again Saturday night, according to Trisha Palmer with the NWS."So anything that melts on Saturday will refreeze,"Saturday's game between the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks, scheduled to take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The NBA said the decision was made"to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff.
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