Dallas (Texas, USA), 24 January (LaPresse/AP) – Over 8,000 flights have been cancelled in the United States due to a violent snowstorm that is expected to devastate much of the country. The storm could cause power outages lasting several days and disrupt major roadways. The alert affects approximately 140 million people, from New Mexico to New England. The National Weather Service forecasts widespread heavy snowfall and significant ice accumulation from eastern Texas to North Carolina.