A severe winter storm system sweeping across the United States has triggered widespread power outages affecting more than 600,000 customers nationwide as of early Sunday morning, according to data from the utility tracking platform PowerOutage.com. The extreme weather event, characterized by heavy snowfall and freezing rain, has created particularly critical conditions across southern states including Tennessee, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana, where each state reported over 100,000 affected residential and commercial customers without electricity. The storm’s path extended from the southern regions toward the northeastern United States, disrupting essential services and creating hazardous travel conditions. Utility companies across affected regions have mobilized emergency response teams to address the extensive damage to power infrastructure caused by accumulated ice and snow on power lines and equipment. Meteorological services had issued advanced warnings about the approaching storm system, noting its potential to cause significant disruption to daily life and critical infrastructure. The widespread nature of the outages highlights the vulnerability of power systems to extreme winter conditions and the challenges faced by utility providers in maintaining service during severe weather events. Emergency management agencies in affected states have activated severe weather protocols and are coordinating with local authorities to provide assistance to vulnerable populations during the power disruption.