At least 34 dead as winter storm brings ice, snow, extreme cold

At least 34 people have died amid a monster winter storm over the weekend that unleashed freezing temperatures and heavy snow across dozens of states, causing power outages and treacherous road conditions for emergency responders.

Ice, freezing rain and snow began falling across parts of the South from Texas to Kansas beginning Friday, Jan. 23 and shifted eastward Sunday, Jan. 25, bringing a mix of wintry conditions from the Carolinas to New York.

The treacherous conditions have so far been linked to 34 deaths in 14 states, including one each in Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina and New Jersey; two each in Arkansas, Massachusetts and Mississippi; three each in Pennsylvania, Texas and Louisiana; four in Tennessee; and nine in New York.

Cold temperatures are expected to linger into the week, raising further health concerns for those without power or shelter.