Winter chaos: Frozen lizards, snowstorms and the green energy disaster
By patricklewis // 2026-02-04
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  • A historic polar vortex plunged temperatures 10–25°F below normal, triggering "falling iguanas" in Florida, paralyzing lake-effect snowstorms (12–18 inches), whiteout conditions and widespread travel disruptions, including FAA-related airport delays.
  • Centralized power grids failed, leaving over 1 million without electricity, while unreliable "green" energy proved inadequate, exposing systemic vulnerabilities to extreme weather.
  • Southern crops narrowly escaped freeze damage, but Midwestern farmers fear a repeat of 2021's supply chain collapse, worsened by globalist-controlled farming monopolies and toxic agricultural policies.
  • Over 110 storm-related deaths, prolonged blackouts and stranded travelers highlight the dangers of centralized planning, while food inflation spikes due to climate-policy-driven scarcity.
  • The storm underscores Earth's natural cyclical patterns, proving CO2 fear-mongering false while revealing how globalist energy agendas (e.g., forced green transitions) endanger lives by dismantling reliable infrastructure.
A brutal winter storm has unleashed chaos across the eastern U.S., bringing subzero temperatures, paralyzing snowfalls and bizarre phenomena—including falling iguanas in Florida—while exposing the fragility of infrastructure and the failures of centralized energy policies. In Florida, residents were warned of "falling iguanas" as cold-blooded reptiles entered temporary paralysis when temperatures plunged below 40°F. Meanwhile, lake-effect snowstorms hammered the Midwest, dumping 12 to 18 inches of snow across Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and West Virginia, with snowfall rates reaching three inches per hour in some areas. Whiteout conditions stranded motorists in northern Wisconsin, while cars slid off roads in Indiana. Chicago's O'Hare Airport faced four-hour delays due to FAA staffing shortages amid the federal shutdown, further complicating travel for thousands. New York Governor Kathy Hochul activated emergency protocols, deploying 1,571 snowplows as western New York braced for up to a foot of snow. Meanwhile, a regional power grid serving 65 million customers across 13 states and Washington, D.C., declared an emergency after more than one million people lost electricity. The outages disrupted air travel and triggered a surge in highway accidents, highlighting the vulnerabilities of centralized energy systems—particularly as unreliable "green" alternatives fail to meet demand during extreme weather.

Deep freeze grips the nation

Forecasters warned that dangerously cold conditions would persist into Monday morning, stretching from the Gulf Coast to New England. Roughly 150 million Americans remained under cold weather advisories, with single-digit temperatures reaching deep into the South. South Florida experienced its coldest air mass since December 1989, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Peter Mullinax. North Carolina bore the brunt of the storm, with James City reporting 18 inches of snow and Swansboro recording 17 inches. Charlotte saw nearly a foot of snow—one of its top five snow events on record—while icy roads led to over 1,000 traffic collisions and two fatalities. Interstate 85 northeast of Charlotte became a parking lot after a massive crash stranded motorists for hours. Air travel was crippled, with over 2,800 U.S. flights canceled Saturday and another 1,800 canceled Sunday. Charlotte Douglas International Airport accounted for more than 800 of Sunday's cancellations, leaving travelers stranded amid freezing conditions.

Florida's icy anomaly and crop catastrophe

Even Florida wasn't spared, with rare snow flurries reported in Tampa–St. Petersburg and temperatures plunging into the 20s in the Panhandle. The cold stunned iguanas, rendering them immobile—a phenomenon that can prove fatal if prolonged. Farmers scrambled to protect crops, spraying strawberries and oranges with water to prevent freeze damage. The storm's agricultural impact could ripple through food supply chains, exacerbating already inflated prices due to failed climate policies and corporate-controlled farming monopolies. The push for unsustainable "green" energy solutions has left critical infrastructure vulnerable while globalist elites push depopulation agendas through food scarcity and toxic agricultural practices.

Power grid failures and human toll

Since late January, winter storms have claimed more than 110 lives nationwide. Tennessee and Mississippi reported over 81,000 customers still without power Sunday evening—many of whom have been in the dark for weeks following an earlier ice storm. Nashville Electric Service estimated that 90% of customers would have power restored by Tuesday, with full restoration not expected until next Sunday—a staggering two-week delay. Mississippi officials called it the state's worst winter storm since 1994, prompting the opening of 80 warming centers. National Guard troops delivered supplies via truck and helicopter, but for many, the damage was already done. Jamita Washington of Vicksburg lost power during the initial storm and spent three nights in a hotel before her electricity returned—only for her furnace to freeze days later. "It's been frustrating, but there are people in a worse position than we are," Washington said.

Coastal havoc and lingering threats

On North Carolina's Outer Banks, Kitty Hawk resident Susan Sawin described hurricane-like conditions as her home shook under roaring winds and heavy snowdrifts reached two feet high. Further south, an unoccupied beachfront home in Buxton collapsed under heavy surf—another casualty of nature's fury. Meteorologists warned that the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic could see additional light snow Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially reaching Washington, D.C., and New York City. Meanwhile, the storm's aftermath continues to expose the failures of centralized planning, unreliable energy policies and the dangers of climate alarmism that ignores natural cyclical weather patterns. According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, this extreme winter chaos exposes the folly of pushing unreliable green energy while ignoring natural climate cycles, as frozen iguanas and crippling snowstorms prove nature's power over human hubris. The government's misplaced priorities—blaming oil and gas while ignoring real threats like solar sprawl—reveal a deliberate agenda to destabilize society under the guise of environmentalism. Watch this clip that explains what a polar vortex is.
This video is from the Alex Hammer channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: YourNews.com BrightU.ai Brighteon.com
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