US weather: Seven states declare states of emergency, warning snow could be heaviest in a decade – live updates | US weather
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US weather: Seven states declare states of emergency, warning snow could be heaviest in a decade – live updates | US weather

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The appeals for people to stay indoors come amid forecasts freezing cold temperatures.

The Associated Press reports that the eastern two-thirds of the United States will be affected dangerous cold and wind chill Meteorologists say temperatures could be well below normal.

In Chicago the temperatures on Sunday were up to -10°C and fell -11°C in International Falls, Minnesota, on the Canadian border.

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At least on weekends 600 drivers were stranded in Missouriauthorities said. Hundreds of car accidents have been reported in Virginia, Indiana, Kansas and Kentucky A state trooper was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after his patrol car was hit.

Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshearwho declared a state of emergency said government buildings would be closed today.

“We’re seeing way too many wrecks out there for people who don’t need to be on the road, so I’m asking you to stay inside,” Beshear said.

A snow plow clears snow from a road as a winter storm hits Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday. Photo: KC Streetcar Authority/Reuters
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Up to 14 inches of snow is expected in some areas, forecaster warns

On its website, the National Weather Service warns: “8 to 14 inches of snow is forecast from northern Missouri to the central Appalachians, with 6 to 12 inches likely in the mid-Atlantic states, including Washington. Direct current. Subway area.”

Heavy freezing rain will create a path of damaging ice accumulation from Kansas to the central Appalachians, it said.

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Biden will continue his visit to New Orleans despite the weather

The White House is moving forward with travel plans for Joe Biden New Orleans Today, despite the snowstorm.

Biden will visit the city where a An Army veteran drove a truck to revelers in the French Quarter14 people were killed and 30 others were injured.

It may be the last time that Biden travels to the scene of a terrible crime as president Consoling families of the victims. He only has two weeks left in office.

After his stay in New Orleans, the Democratic president will travel to California away from Washington DC as Congress seeks to certify Donald Trump’s election in 2024

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As we said earlier, the freezing weather is being blamed Disturbances in the polar vortex.

Daniel Adamson has more on this, including how the phenomenon has already resulted in temperatures as high as 100% -40°C in northern Canada.

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News outlets have released some images showing the snow in Bloomington, Indiana.

Snow covers downtown Bloomington and the Monroe County Courthouse Photo: Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock
Pedestrians walk past the Sample Gates toward Kirkwood during a severe winter storm in Bloomington Photo: Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock
Snow covers Ernie Pyle’s statue at Indiana University Photo: Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock
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school closings are expected to be widespread on Monday. districts in Indiana, Virginia and Kentucky began announcing cancellations and delays on Sunday afternoon. Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky has canceled classes, extracurricular activities and athletics for its nearly 100,000 students.

Classes were also canceled Marylandwhere Gov. Wes Moore announced the state government would remain closed Monday.

“The safety of Marylanders is our top priority. Please stay off the roads during this storm. Prepare your home and family and charge your communication devices in case you experience a power outage,” Moore said in a statement.

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Congress meets amid a winter storm to certify the 2024 election results

The freezing weather will be felt in Washington DC as Congress plans to meet to certify the election results for President-elect Donald Trump.

A The Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 1 a.m. EST Tuesday Heavy snow is expected during the Monday morning commute.

January 6th is the legally required date. But the legacy of the events of that day in 2021 hangs over the proceedings as the Republican who tried to overturn the previous election rightfully returns to power.

The strictest national security measures are in place, a reminder of what happened at the US Capitol four years ago. Then the defeated Trump sent a mob to “fight like hell.” No violence, protests or objections are expected this time, the Associated Press reports.

What influence the weather could have can only be seen yesterday Mike Johnson told Fox News: “Whether we are in a blizzard or not, we will be in this chamber making this happen.”

The Republican House speaker was instrumental in Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

The US Capitol is seen through a security fence as workers build barricades on the National Mall on Sunday Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
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The Polar vortex of ultra-cold air usually revolves around the North Pole. People in the United States, Europe and Asia are experiencing the intense cold as the vortex escapes and plunges south, as is the case under current conditions.

Studies show that a rapidly warming Arctic is partly responsible for the increasing frequency of the polar vortex extending its icy grip.

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Seven states are declaring states of emergency and warning that it could snow more heavily than it has in a decade

A big winter explosion of Snow, ice, wind and falling temperatures in the USA created dangerous travel conditions from the central and southern states to the East Coast early Monday, warning that some areas could face the heaviest snowfall in a decade.

A state of emergency was declared in seven states – Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas and parts of New Jersey

Schools And Government agencies Several areas will remain closed Monday, the Associated Press reports.

Snow and ice covered major roads in Kansas, western Nebraska and parts of Indiana, where the state National Guard was deployed to help stranded motorists. At least 20 cm of snow and gusty winds of up to 72 km/h were expected.

The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings Kansas and Missouri to New Jersey.

“For locations in this region that experience the highest amounts of snow, this may be the case The heaviest snowfall in at least a decade“, said the weather service.

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