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N America weather: Arctic blast brings record temperatures N America weather: Arctic blast brings record temperatures
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Parts of the US and Canada are braced for potentially record-breaking low temperatures as a blast of arctic air blows across North America.Parts of the US and Canada are braced for potentially record-breaking low temperatures as a blast of arctic air blows across North America.
A winter storm has already blanketed areas of Canada and the north-eastern US with up to 2ft (60 cm) of snow.A winter storm has already blanketed areas of Canada and the north-eastern US with up to 2ft (60 cm) of snow.
More than 3,000 flights were cancelled on Monday, on top of thousands grounded over the weekend. More than 3,600 flights were cancelled on Monday, on top of thousands grounded over the weekend.
Schools have been closed in several US states and residents urged to stay indoors for their own safety.Schools have been closed in several US states and residents urged to stay indoors for their own safety.
The storm and the deep cold have been blamed for 16 deaths in recent days.The storm and the deep cold have been blamed for 16 deaths in recent days.
In developments across the region:In developments across the region:
'Bitterly cold''Bitterly cold'
Temperatures in the north and central US could feel as low as -51C (-60F) with the effect of wind chill, forecasters say.Temperatures in the north and central US could feel as low as -51C (-60F) with the effect of wind chill, forecasters say.
"The coldest weather in years will be making its presence known from the Upper Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic region for the beginning of the work week," the US National Weather Service said in a statement."The coldest weather in years will be making its presence known from the Upper Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic region for the beginning of the work week," the US National Weather Service said in a statement.
The states of Ohio, South Dakota and Illinois are among those set to be hit. Tennessee and Kentucky are forecast to see several inches of snow.The states of Ohio, South Dakota and Illinois are among those set to be hit. Tennessee and Kentucky are forecast to see several inches of snow.
It is set to continue to the north-east, where residents are still digging out from the week's deadly snowstorm. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn called the storm "one for the record books" on Monday, warning Illinois residents to take precautions until it passed.
An emergency room doctor in Minneapolis, Minnesota, told the Associated Press news agency he saw frostbite injuries occur even through protective clothing.
'Brutal' conditions
On Monday evening the frigid weather is set to fall on the north-east US, where residents are still digging out from the week's deadly snowstorm.
In eastern Canada, the temperatures are expected to drop quickly throughout Monday. Freezing rain caused long airport delays in Toronto and Ottawa.In eastern Canada, the temperatures are expected to drop quickly throughout Monday. Freezing rain caused long airport delays in Toronto and Ottawa.
In New York City, temperatures are expected to drop from 11C (52F) to roughly -12C (10F) overnight.
Environment Canada's David Phillips told the BBC the rapid temperature drop expected - about 24 degrees C in 24 hours in cities such as Toronto - means residents could be driving or walking on roads that are "like a rink of ice".Environment Canada's David Phillips told the BBC the rapid temperature drop expected - about 24 degrees C in 24 hours in cities such as Toronto - means residents could be driving or walking on roads that are "like a rink of ice".
Cold temperatures could bring lows not seen in 20 years.Cold temperatures could bring lows not seen in 20 years.
Some parts of Canada could see as much as 60cm (23in) of snow over just a few days, Mr Phillips said.Some parts of Canada could see as much as 60cm (23in) of snow over just a few days, Mr Phillips said.
"We have experienced winters like this from time to time, but this one is quite brutal with much snowfall to match the cold," Bill Brant, who lives in the south-east of the Canadian province of Manitoba, told the BBC in an email."We have experienced winters like this from time to time, but this one is quite brutal with much snowfall to match the cold," Bill Brant, who lives in the south-east of the Canadian province of Manitoba, told the BBC in an email.
Heavy snow has also affected US states including New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Boston was said to be the worst hit with nearly 18in (45cm) of snow.
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