A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and halting air and road traffic. Tree branches and power lines snapped under the weight of ice, and hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the Southeast were left without electricity.
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Emergency crews responded to a morning fire at a longtime Blowing Rock eatery. No injuries were reported.
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Overnight conditions were manageable, but colder air could quickly change that. Road crews remain on alert across the region.
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A mix of snow and sleet began accumulating last night, making for poor road conditions on all routes.
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A massive winter storm continued Sunday morning, dumping snow, sleet and freezing rain across the South and up through New England, bringing frigid temperatures, widespread power outages and treacherous road conditions.
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