Winter Storm Fern Paralyzes USA as Death Toll Rises to 18 Following Record Snowfall

Winter Storm Fern killed at least 18 people and caused massive power outages after dumping over 30 inches of snow in parts of the USA.The federal government in Washington closed alongside schools across the Northeast as record-breaking snowfall and freezing temperatures paralyzed transportation networks.National Weather Service experts warn that a dangerous arctic freeze will persist throughout the week, complicating recovery efforts and threatening to set new record lows.