At least 85 deaths reported as bitter cold grips South in wake of winter storm

The death toll continues to rise as brutal cold grips parts of the South in the wake of a massive winter storm.

The death toll continues to rise as brutal cold grips parts of the South in the wake of a massive winter storm.

From Texas to Tennessee, emergency crews were still working to restore power -- as a potential nor-easter threatens the Southeast with another arctic blast and blizzard conditions.

At least 85 people have died in multiple states, according to The Associated Press.

The weather-related fatalities have been due to hypothermia, suspected carbon monoxide poisoning and accidents involving cars, sleds and snowplows, among other causes.

In Mississippi, four deaths were reported on Thursday, bringing the total due to severe winter weather to 14, the governor's office said. Over 95,000 customers are without power in the state, with extremely cold temperatures in the forecast into the weekend.