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Winter storm disrupts towns across US and Canada Winter storm disrupts towns across US and Canada
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A snow plow travels down the I-215 in Utah on WednesdayA snow plow travels down the I-215 in Utah on Wednesday
Widespread disruptions are rolling across states as a fierce winter storm makes its way through the US.Widespread disruptions are rolling across states as a fierce winter storm makes its way through the US.
Blizzard conditions across the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin have forced many schools and businesses to close.Blizzard conditions across the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin have forced many schools and businesses to close.
More than 1,000 US flights were cancelled as of Wednesday morning.More than 1,000 US flights were cancelled as of Wednesday morning.
While about 75 million people in 29 states are under winter weather alerts, parts of the eastern US are forecast to experience record high temperatures.While about 75 million people in 29 states are under winter weather alerts, parts of the eastern US are forecast to experience record high temperatures.
Record low temperatures in the USRecord low temperatures in the US
Wind gusts potentially reaching 50mph (80kph) and a wind chill as low as -50F (-45C) in some parts are predicted.Wind gusts potentially reaching 50mph (80kph) and a wind chill as low as -50F (-45C) in some parts are predicted.
In northern states, forecasts of up to two feet (0.6m) of snow in some parts could mean areas endure their biggest snowfalls for 30 years.In northern states, forecasts of up to two feet (0.6m) of snow in some parts could mean areas endure their biggest snowfalls for 30 years.
Minnesota's governor Tim Walz said the National Guard will be available to help motorists who become stuck in the blizzard conditions there.Minnesota's governor Tim Walz said the National Guard will be available to help motorists who become stuck in the blizzard conditions there.
"This is a reminder to stay home and limit travel if possible," the Utah Department of Transport warned morning commuters."This is a reminder to stay home and limit travel if possible," the Utah Department of Transport warned morning commuters.
Forecasters said the storm system could produce an icy band across 1,300m (2092km) from Nebraska to New Hampshire.Forecasters said the storm system could produce an icy band across 1,300m (2092km) from Nebraska to New Hampshire.
Meanwhile, typically sunny and warm Los Angeles, California, will see major snow and winds up to 75mph in the mountains and foothills of Ventura and Los Angeles County.Meanwhile, typically sunny and warm Los Angeles, California, will see major snow and winds up to 75mph in the mountains and foothills of Ventura and Los Angeles County.
Record high temperatures in the US, tooRecord high temperatures in the US, too
All of California "will be able to see snow from some vantage point later this week," tweeted David Swain, a climate scientist at the University of California-Los Angeles.All of California "will be able to see snow from some vantage point later this week," tweeted David Swain, a climate scientist at the University of California-Los Angeles.
Unlike the western part of the country, parts of the eastern US will see record highs - Washington DC could hit 80 on Thursday, which would break a record set in 1874.Unlike the western part of the country, parts of the eastern US will see record highs - Washington DC could hit 80 on Thursday, which would break a record set in 1874.
"All winter, we've seen this persistent pattern, where the western US is seeing below-average temperatures and the eastern US is seeing above-average temperatures," climate scientist Andrew Kruczkiewicz, a researcher at Columbia University, told BBC News."All winter, we've seen this persistent pattern, where the western US is seeing below-average temperatures and the eastern US is seeing above-average temperatures," climate scientist Andrew Kruczkiewicz, a researcher at Columbia University, told BBC News.
Canada is also feeling effects of the winter stormCanada is also feeling effects of the winter storm
Large parts of the country are under weather alerts, including Toronto, which is expecting 4-10in (10-15cm) of snow, ice pellets and possible freezing rain.Large parts of the country are under weather alerts, including Toronto, which is expecting 4-10in (10-15cm) of snow, ice pellets and possible freezing rain.
Parts of Alberta and the prairies are facing extreme cold warnings, with temperatures dropping in some regions into the -40F (-40C) range with wind chill.Parts of Alberta and the prairies are facing extreme cold warnings, with temperatures dropping in some regions into the -40F (-40C) range with wind chill.
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