Low temperatures in most parts of the United States have left millions of Americans facing this problem Potentially dangerous cold on Sunday, as arctic storms threatened near-blizzard conditions in the Northeast and several inches of snow in parts of the South.
The National Weather Service warned that windy and extremely cold conditions in Montana and the Dakotas could cause wind temperatures to drop to minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 56 degrees Celsius).
According to the National Weather Service, an estimated 95 million people were exposed to weather advisories or advisories for wind chills below zero Fahrenheit (minus 17 Celsius). Meteorologists said the extreme cold was expected to extend as far south as North Texas.
Juan Villegas wore layers of clothing under his heavy coat on Sunday as he and nearly a dozen subcontractors cleared snow in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, where park benches and partially buried fire hydrants were covered in snow the day before the state's mandate. Presidential rallies.
Working in temperatures of minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 26 Celsius), Villegas said the best way to stay warm is to “keep moving.”
“If you stay doing nothing, that's when you get really cold,” Villegas said.
Much of Wisconsin remained under warnings until Monday afternoon, with temperatures expected to drop to minus 30 degrees (minus 34 degrees Celsius).
Even parts of northern Louisiana, Alabama and Georgia could see snow. In Shreveport, Louisiana, Mary Trammell was among residents who stocked up on bottled water, food and fuel for generators ahead of extremely cold weather forecasts that will bring an inch of snow and leave roads covered in ice.
“It's cold out here,” Trammell said. KSLA TV She bought bread and ingredients to prepare enough soup to last her days. “I can get what I need and make sure the house is well stocked.”
Officials advised people to stay off the roads in Buffalo, New York, where 30 to 60 centimeters of snow was expected. Storm forced Buffalo Bills-Pittsburgh Steelers postponement NFL playoff game From Sunday to Monday.
Workers worked with shovels and trucks Sunday to remove snow from the field at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo. in Share on XTwitter Previously, the Bills implored eager fans to lend a hand to postpone and wait for word on when it would be safe to travel.
“It seems like a very good day not to have a football game,” said New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Buffalo native. Published on X With a video of bleaching conditions in western New York City.
At least one Bills player was out due to inclement weather on Sunday making good use of his newfound free time. Offensive tackle Ryan Van DeMark shared a Video on Instagram It shows his colleague Alec Anderson helping a motorist suffering from icy road conditions.
“The good Samaritan, Alec, helps people,” Van Demark narrates in the short clip posted Sunday.
Zach Taylor, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in College Park, Maryland, warned that some parts of the Northeast will see heavy snowfall and high winds, with gusts of up to 50 mph (89 km/h) possible.
“That's why they expect to see near-blizzard conditions at times,” Taylor said.
Airports across the country were affected. More than half of the flights to and from Buffalo Niagara International Airport have been cancelled. Dozens of flights were also canceled or delayed at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Snow-covered vehicles sit in a rental parking lot at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. A wind chill warning is in effect as dangerously cold conditions persist in the Chicago area. (AP Photo/Nam Wai. Ha)
Forecasters also warned that rapid falls of heavy snow and winds could cause a sharp and sudden drop in visibility in eastern Pennsylvania and parts of northern New Jersey and Delaware. The weather service warned that the storms could bring “near-whiteout conditions and rapid snowfall of a half-inch in just 10 to 15 minutes.”
Another arctic storm that has dumped heavy snow in the Rocky Mountains is expected to head south, potentially bringing 4 inches to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) of snow to parts of Arkansas, northern Mississippi and western Tennessee.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders previously declared a state of emergency to give utility trucks and trucks transporting essential supplies greater flexibility to respond.
Officials in Jackson, Mississippi's capital, are bracing for days of freezing weather after cold snaps in 2021 and 2022 caused burst pipes and low water pressure throughout the city of 150,000.
“We feel as confident as we can be that we're prepared for anything that comes our way,” said Ted Hennevin, Jackson's interim head coach. Troubled for a long time Water system said WAPTV TV. He added that 14 crew members were on standby to deal with any broken pipes.
The wild weather didn't just bring snow and ice. Record high tides also inundated some homes in Maine and New Hampshire on Saturday Three historic fishing huts To the sea from where they have stood in South Portland, Maine for more than 130 years.
“History has just been washed away,” Michelle Erskine said Sunday, a day after she captured video footage of the last two log cabins sliding into the ocean.
More than 162,000 homes and businesses were without power in Oregon on Sunday after heavy snow and ice storms, according to poweroutage.us.
“We are still battling the elements, but our crews are focused on repair and restoration as weather permits,” said Eric Brockhouse, vice president of system operations for Pacific Power. “We thank our customers for their patience and understanding as we continue this work in what can be treacherous conditions.”
Authorities said severe weather in Oregon played a role in the deaths of three people. Weather-related deaths were reported earlier in California, Idaho, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Widespread power outages were also reported, affecting tens of thousands in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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Bynum reported from Savannah, Georgia. Associated Press journalists Nathan Elgren in Des Moines, Iowa; Philip Marcello in Long Island, New York; Nick Perry in Meredith, New Hampshire; Julie Walker in New York contributed to this story.
