Winter Storm Snarls Traffic Across The South

Winter Storm Diego has created a travel nightmare for people across the Southeast, dumping over 18 inches of snow in some areas and knocking out power for over 500,000 people. North Carolina is taking the brunt of the major storm, which caused thousands of flights to be canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. 

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper advised residents to stay off the roads after authorities responded to over 500 car accidents across the state.

"North Carolina is in the cold, icy grip of a mammoth winter storm," Roy Cooper said at a news conference. "Enjoy the beauty but respect the danger. Don't be fooled. This storm is treacherous."

The heavy snow and ice, mixed with high winds knocked down trees and power lines across the area. 

The storm is also dropping snow across parts of Georgia and South Carolina, according to the Weather Channel

Snow totals topping a half-foot had also been reported in parts of far northeastern Georgia (8 inches in Sky Valley), upstate South Carolina (10.2 inches near Inman), northeastern Tennessee (11 inches near Gray), southern West Virginia (10 inches near Princeton) and southwestern Virginia (12 inches in Chilhowie).

The storm is expected to continue dumping snow and ice through Sunday before moving out into the Atlantic Ocean. 

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