Snow Storm Leaves 500,000 US Homes Without Electricity, Some Canadian Residences Affected By Sub-Zero Temperatures

At least 500,000 homes and businesses in the central and northeastern United States were still without power on Tuesday afternoon, following an ice and snow storm that hit some parts of the region during the past weekend.

The Associated Press reported that more than 7,000 flights were delayed on Monday night. Most New York, Washington and Chicago flights experienced setbacks, while anxious travelers hustled to board planes ahead of the Christmas holiday.

11 people were reported dead after the storm, according to AP.

Two people in Ontario were killed from deadly carbon monoxide fumes, Canadian police reported.

The residents used a gas generator to heat their home northeast of Toronto after more than 24 hours of no electricity.

A cold alert has been issued for the area. Meteorologists expect temperatures far below freezing, Tuesday.

A handful of states in the U.S. expanded their emergency shelter hours of operation for those who were left with no electricity.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford told AP that 115,000 people still were without power, while some city-level officials wagered power might not be back and running until after Christmas.