the storm started as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes happened in texas. it grew larger and turned into a mix of blizzard, ice storm, heavy rain, and severe weather. on 1 february, the blizzard reached from oklahoma city up to chicago. heavy snow and strong winds were seen with the storm. over night, the storm moved through chicago to boston. the blizzard caused more than 14 inches of snow on oklahoma city, chicago, and boston. the ice storm produced up to 1 inch of ice. on february 2nd, the storm moved out to sea. this storm has impacted more than 10 states.