A significant winter storm swept across the United States over the weekend, leaving behind record-breaking snowfall and causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions. According to the National Weather Service, analyzed by The Washington Post, the storm affected 19 states, with snow accumulations exceeding 15 inches in many areas within a 72-hour period. The highest recorded snowfall was near Bonito Lake, New Mexico, where 31 inches fell over the same timeframe.