Up to one-half inch of ice made roads slick in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky, including Baton Rouge and Jackson, Mississippi. Snow from Uri also blanketed parts of the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes and interior Northeast.
How many died from Winter Storm Uri?
246 people
Where did Winter Storm Uri hit?
Winter Storm Uri began to hit parts of Texas on February 13 and its onslaught left close to 4.5 million homes and businesses without power at its peak, killing more than a hundred people while producing an estimated $295 billion in damage.
How much did Winter Storm Uri cost Texas?
Winter Storm Uri cost Texas between $80 and $130 billion, report shows.Nov 2, 2021
When did storm Uri start?
Winter Storm Uri far exceeded the parameters of ERCOT's seasonal planning. According to the National Weather Service, freezing rain and drizzle coated North and Central Texas as the storm began rolling in on , causing up to one-half inch of ice accumulation in some locations.
Where is the winter storm viola?
The February 15–20, 2021 North American winter storm, also unofficially referred to as Winter Storm Viola, was a significant and widespread snow and ice storm across much of the United States, Northern Mexico, and Southern Canada.
What is Winter Storm Uri and viola?
Beginning , Winter Storms Uri and Viola brought dangerous cold and freezing rain or snow throughout much of the state of Texas with life-threatening wind-chill temperatures and hazardous travel conditions. EPA is working with federal and state partners to respond to the impacts of these storms.