- An arctic cold front will sweep across the eastern United States.
- Almost 280 million people are affected by a weather warning.
- Record-breaking low temperatures are expected.
With Christmas just around the corner, people in the US must prepare for a severe winter storm. In the night from Thursday to Friday (local time), an arctic cold front will move across parts of the east of the country, as the US weather service warns.
In addition to the snow winds, the cold and snowfalls, things could get even worse for the population. A severe storm is even threatening in the USA. Weather experts warn of a so-called “bomb cyclone” due to the climatic conditions.
The authorities warn that it could sometimes get so cold that there is a risk of frostbite within minutes. There is some form of weather warning for almost 280 million people. The north and central west of the country are particularly affected. Some states have already declared a state of emergency.
In some parts of the USA, even life-threatening temperatures with icy winds are expected. Some low temperature records are set to fall in the United States.
Travel restrictions for the Christmas holidays
US President Joe Biden advises all travelers to start their journey on Thursday. From Friday it could be dangerous. Thousands of flights were canceled on Thursday and more cancellations are expected in the coming days.
The airports in Chicago and Detroit are among the most important hubs in the country and it is precisely there that severe snowstorms are expected. Motor traffic is also likely to be affected in the northern United States by strong winds, rain, snow and ice.