Winter storm: Polar Vortex freezes much of US; over 9,000 flights disrupted – Times of India

A polar vortex swept across the United States, affecting regions east of the Rockies with extreme winter weather at the beginning of the week.Heavy snow blanketed cities like Washington, D.C., and Louisville, Kentucky, while rare freezes hit southern states, including parts of Florida. Ice and wind created treacherous conditions, downing trees and making roads impassable.Five…

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US hit with severe winter storm, six states declare state of emergency – Times of India

A severe winter storm swept across the central United States on Sunday, unleashing snow, ice, strong winds, and plunging temperatures, creating hazardous travel conditions. Forecasters warned of the potential for the “heaviest snowfall in a decade” in some areas. States of emergency have been declared in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri, while…

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