A series of storms swept across a vast area of central and eastern USA, as well as southeastern Canada.
On March 29, the Canadian province of Ontario was hit by heavy snowfall and freezing rain.
Over 370,000 homes and businesses lost power as ice-laden trees collapsed onto power lines.
The cities of Orillia and Peterborough declared a state of emergency due to widespread power outages and hazardous road conditions. Authorities urged residents to stay home and limit water use to prevent overloading the sewage system.
On some sections of the Trans-Canada Highway, up to 1,5 inches of ice accumulated, making travel extremely dangerous.
A similar situation unfolded in Michigan, USA. By the evening of March 30, the city of Negaunee had received 19.3 inches of snow. Meanwhile, in the northern part of the state, freezing rain caused up to half an inch of ice buildup on power lines and trees. The storm led to power outages, knocked out backup generators, and left residents without phone or cellular service. Downed trees and debris also made roads difficult to navigate.
A state of emergency was declared in 10 Michigan counties. Authorities opened shelters with food and charging stations for those left without electricity.
In Kalamazoo County, a tree collapsed under the weight of ice, crushing a car — three people were killed, and three others were injured.
On March 31, due to severe weather, more than 400,000 homes and businesses in five states — Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio — lost power.
Tornado sightings were reported in Missouri, Tennessee, and Michigan as a warm front clashed with colder air.
In McEwen, Tennessee, a possible tornado damaged homes, ripping the roof off one house and trapping residents inside, though they were unharmed.
The storm also brought destructive hail, with baseball-sized hailstones reported in Oklahoma. Heavy rains flooded some areas, causing dangerous flash floods.
The frequency and intensity of natural disasters on the planet are rapidly increasing. This aligns with the mathematical model developed by an international group of scientists from ALLATRA. More information on this can be found in the report "On the Progression of Climate Cataclysms on Earth and Their Catastrophic Consequences."