Severe Weather Across US Causes Mass Power Outages, 100 Vehicle Pileup

Local authorities reported that the accident happened in whiteout conditions and multiple people were injured, with some trapped in their vehicle.

Emergency workers respond after a vehicle caught fire on westbound Interstate 84 near Multnomah Falls, Ore., on Feb. 13, 2025. Multnomah County Sheriff's Office via AP

A series of powerful storms swept across the United States on Thursday unleashing a mix of heavy rain, snow, and ice that led to evacuations, traffic accidents, and power outages in several states.

In Oregon, a massive pileup involving more than 100 vehicles occurred on Interstate 84 near Multnomah Falls, about 25 miles east of Portland.