Whiteout Chaos: Massive Pileup and Storms Hit U.S.

A massive 100-vehicle pileup during whiteout conditions closed Interstate 84 near Portland, Oregon. Severe weather across the U.S. led to mudslides, storm warnings, power outages, and flood threats, affecting areas from California to the East Coast, causing numerous disruptions, including school closures and flight cancellations.

In a massive pileup, more than 100 vehicles collided in whiteout conditions, closing westbound Interstate 84 near Portland, Oregon, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office reported. An SUV involved in the crash caught fire, but occupants escaped.

A wave of severe weather has swept through the U.S., prompting Southern California mudslide evacuations and Portland's icy road preparations. Heavy rain and strong winds threaten to exacerbate conditions in already fire-ravaged regions.

Simultaneously, significant snowfall and ice storms in the East led to school delays and dangerous travel conditions, with widespread power outages and disrupted flights, highlighting the storm's broad impact.