Arctic Cold Grips US, Affecting Over 100 Million
A New Cold Wave Hits Central and Northeastern USA
The National Weather Service has issued a warning for the central, northeastern, and mid-Atlantic parts of the USA, as a new cold wave sweeps through the region. More than 100 million people have been advised of adverse weather conditions, with heavy snowfall expected from Indiana to Delaware. State officials have taken to social media to urge citizens to avoid unnecessary travel due to icy roads.
Philadelphia has declared a state of emergency and schools have been closed due to heavy snowfall. In New York’s Copenhagen region, snow depth has exceeded 127 centimeters over the last two days. In Oregon, an emergency has been declared as icy rain has left over 107 thousand people without electricity for the past 6 days.
Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing in more than 12 states until the end of the weekend, with Chicago potentially reaching temperatures as low as minus 16 degrees due to the effect of Lake Michigan. The Associated Press reports that 45 people have died as a result of rain, snow, wind, and extreme cold over the last two weeks.
However, meteorological officials are predicting a change in the weather pattern starting from the weekend, with temperatures expected to rise above seasonal norms across the country. After enduring the severe cold, the prospect of warmer weather will come as a relief for many affected by the extreme conditions.
