Severe Winter Storm Disrupts Services Across U.S.

A severe winter storm is impacting multiple regions in the United States, causing significant closures and disruptions. In Knoxville, Tennessee, services such as garbage collection and several county departments are closed, with schools also shut down. In South Carolina, the winter weather has led to the closure of government offices and libraries, with some facilities planning to reopen on January 11. The storm is expected to deliver a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, posing hazardous travel conditions across several areas, including Chattanooga, where roads have been closed or access limited. In Colorado, blizzard-like conditions have resulted in highway closures, including parts of I-70, due to dangerous driving conditions. The weather system is creating challenges for travel throughout the affected regions, with potential for snow accumulation and icy roads.