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Winter storm updates: Snow disruption across US and Canada Winter Storm: US hit by both blizzards and record heat
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Watch: Northern US sees biggest snowfall in decadesWatch: Northern US sees biggest snowfall in decades
Watch: Northern US sees biggest snowfall in decadesWatch: Northern US sees biggest snowfall in decades
Widespread disruptions are rolling across states as a fierce winter storm makes its way through the US. A fierce winter storm has caused widespread disruptions in the US, while south-eastern parts of the country brace for record-high temperatures.
Blizzard conditions across the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin have forced many schools and businesses to close. As of Wednesday, about 75 million people in 28 states have been placed under winter weather alerts.
Nearly 6,000 US flights were delayed or cancelled on Wednesday. Blizzards in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin have forced many schools and businesses to close.
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. Meanwhile, high temperatures in Washington DC are expected to break a nearly 150-year-old record.
The stark difference in temperatures will mean that some parts of the US will be 100F (38C) warmer than others at the same time.
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. Powerful wind gusts potentially reaching 50mph (80km/h) and a wind chill as low as -50F 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 2ft (60cm) 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. The state may break its record for snowfall, officials said.
"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 1,300 miles from Nebraska to New Hampshire.
More than 5,000 flights have been cancelled in the US as a result of the storm.
LA meteorologists marvel at rare blizzard warningsLA meteorologists marvel at rare blizzard warnings
What to know about this week's wild US weatherWhat to know about this week's wild US weather
Forecasters said the storm system could produce an icy band across 1,300m (2,100km) from Nebraska to New Hampshire. Cold weather is also forecasted for typically sunny and warm Los Angeles, California, where a rare blizzard warning is under effect. Major snow and winds up to 75mph are forecasted 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. All of California's 39 million residents will be able to see snow either falling around them or settling at the tops of nearby mountains, said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at the University of California-Los Angeles.
As of Wednesday night, frigid temperatures of -9F have been recorded in parts of Montana.
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. Meanwhile, much of the Southern US is basking unusually high temperatures for this time of year. On Wednesday, McAllen, Texas had recorded 95F on the mercury.
Unlike the western part of the country, parts of the eastern US will see record highs - Washington DC could hit 80F on Thursday, which would break a record set in 1874. Washington DC could hit 80F on Thursday, which would break a record set in 1874.
Orlando, Florida, temperatures could hit 90F and in Louisiana, New Orleans could reach 84F.Orlando, Florida, temperatures could hit 90F and in Louisiana, New Orleans could reach 84F.
"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.
longtime LA meteorologist: “I have to be totally honest with you guys: I’ve actually never seen a blizzard warning” pic.twitter.com/J8SS5uKTdRlongtime LA meteorologist: “I have to be totally honest with you guys: I’ve actually never seen a blizzard warning” pic.twitter.com/J8SS5uKTdR
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.
Though the country just had record-breaking warm temperatures for February, parts of Toronto could see significant ice build-up. The winter storm has also halted flights. Air Canada had cancelled about a quarter of its scheduled flights by Wednesday afternoon.
The country just had record-breaking warm temperatures for February. Now, parts of Toronto could see significant ice build-up as a result of this recent cold snap.
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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