5 Questions
What was the reason behind the severe winter storm in North America?
Low pressure area intensifying rapidly
Which state experienced record low temperatures and wind chills as low as minus 57 degrees Fahrenheit?
North Dakota
How did the storm disrupt travel for millions of people?
Blizzard conditions and avalanches
What type of weather alerts were issued in the South due to the storm?
Tornadoes and floods
What made some cities come to a standstill during the storm?
Icy conditions causing wrecks
Study Notes
- Severe winter storm hit North America on January 12, 2024, bringing heavy snow, high winds, and extreme cold to several states.
- At least one death was reported due to the storm.
- The storm disrupted travel for millions and forced some presidential candidates to cancel campaign events.
- Chicago was one of the worst affected areas, with over 1,000 flight cancellations and a blizzard warning.
- Up to 14 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 50 mph were expected in Chicago.
- Other parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes experienced strong winds, tornado warnings, and school closures.
- The storm affected almost every state in the country, with weather alerts ranging from tornadoes and floods in the South to avalanches and wind chills in the West.
- The storm was fueled by a low pressure area that intensified rapidly, creating a bomb Cyclone.
- Freezing rain created icy conditions in some areas, causing dozens of wrecks and making cities come to a standstill.
- Temperatures in the Midwest and Great Lakes were below 0 degrees Fahrenheit with wind chills as low as 9 below zero.
- The Dakotas experienced record low temperatures, with wind chills as low as minus 57 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The storm also killed at least one person in Montana.
- Some people enjoyed the snow and winter activities despite the disruptions.
- The storm was expected to move East on Saturday, bringing snow and rain to the northeastern Mid-Atlantic regions.
- A powerful Cyclone brought heavy snow and chaos to Moscow, Russia, causing transportation disruptions, school closures, and a state of emergency.
- Over 40 cm of snow fell in Moscow in 24 hours, the highest snowfall in 1973.
- The snowstorm affected every aspect of Moscow life and posed a serious threat to the safety and well-being of the people.
- The snowstorm is expected to continue until January 13 with another 10 to 15 cm of snow forecast.
Learn about the severe winter storm that hit North America, causing heavy snow, high winds, and extreme cold. It disrupted travel, resulted in cancellations, and brought chaos to Moscow, Russia. Explore the impact and aftermath of these powerful snowstorms.
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