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A powerful winter storm wreaked havoc in the Northeast, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and power outages after impacting the South and causing at least five fatalities. With wind gusts reaching 95 mph, the storm moved towards Canada, while another potent system was forecasted to hit the East Coast, promising more snow and frigid temperatures. The combination of rain and snowmelt heightened flood risks in the mid-Atlantic and New England. Over 189,000 utility customers lost power across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The storm, which affected over 30 states, caused blizzard conditions, tornadoes, and injuries. Blizzard conditions persisted in the Pacific Northwest.