13 million facing impacts of winter storm blast

Weather Impact - Winter storm caused a 10-vehicle pileup in Virginia, sending four people to the hospital [1] - The winter storm brought the first snowfall of the season to the Washington DC area, disrupting traffic [1] - Flight delays occurred at Richmond International Airport due to deicing [2] - Record low temperatures were reached in multiple states including Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Connecticut, and New York [2] - 13 million Americans are facing winter weather alerts nationwide [3] Disruptions and Reactions - Some parents were upset that schools remained open despite hazardous conditions [2] - Accidents were witnessed while driving children to school [2] - Temperatures in New York City dropped more than 20 degrees Fahrenheit in less than 24 hours [3]