Here are the latest developments on the cold snap:
- A broad Arctic air outbreak is driving dangerously cold conditions across large parts of North America, with several states and provinces under winter storm warnings and wind-chill advisories. Expect travel disruptions, power outages in some areas, and bitter wind chills well below freezing.[3][4][5]
- The East Coast and southern regions are at risk of another round of heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain as the storm tracks inland, leading to potential transportation delays through the weekend and into early next week.[2][4][5]
- In Canada, extreme cold warnings remain in effect in Atlantic Canada and nearby regions, with wind chills approaching or below -30 C and accumulating snow possible in border areas as systems move southward from the U.S..[7][9]
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Sources
Across Country, Travelers Stranded, Electricity Out As Wintry Weather Wreaks Havoc
www.cbsnews.comStrong, gusty winds will lead to dangerous wind chills, prompting extreme cold warnings and watches for the northern Plains and the Upper Midwest.
www.nbcnews.comAnother winter storm is brewing and could potentially wallop the East Coast for the second weekend in a row.
www.nbcnews.comIt's cold now, but the next punch of Arctic air will take it to another level.
www.cnn.comOfficials, including airport authorities in several major cities, are warning travellers to brace for significant delays amid the severe winter weather.
www.bbc.comMaps show where the next blast of Arctic air and a potential winter storm are expected to travel this weekend, according to the latest forecast models.
www.cbsnews.comSevere cold warnings were issued for the region as wind-chill temperatures nearing –30 C were felt in much of Atlantic Canada. In the Atlantic provinces, the system tracking across much of the U.S. is expected to bring snow, wind and blowing snow beginning Sunday night and continuing to Monday night before tapering off to flurries through Tuesday. Amounts will drop to the north, but a significant snowfall of 15 to 25 centimetres is also expected across southern New Brunswick, with the...
www.cbc.caSnow and ice began to accumulate Friday across the Rockies and Plains, and will sweep into the South, Midwest and Appalachians on Saturday.
www.washingtonpost.comRecord cold will push into the U.S. this week, bringing brutal and potentially life-threatening conditions for millions across the central and eastern parts of the country.
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