Food shelves in New York stores and across the United States are empty due to panic buying triggered by a powerful snowstorm that has engulfed much of the country. Footage from affected areas shows nearly bare shelves across multiple retail departments nationwide.
The storm has caused thousands of flight cancellations over the weekend, leading to widespread power outages and dangerous ice accumulation on major highways. At least 18 U.S. states have declared a state of emergency as the system stretches from New Mexico to Maine. Authorities warn heavy snowfall and ice are expected to cripple southern regions.
