Courtesy: NBC News A powerful winter storm sweeping across the central and eastern United States has left at least seven people dead, disrupted travel nationwide and placed nearly two-thirds of the country under weather alerts as hazardous conditions continue to unfold. The sprawling system brought a mix of heavy snow, ice and strong winds, creating…
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Massive winter storm slams U.S. with snow and dangerous ice
Courtesy: CBS A massive winter storm swept across the United States, delivering heavy snow, freezing rain and ice to millions of people and creating hazardous conditions that stretched from the Plains to the East Coast. The system, fueled by Arctic air and moisture from the Gulf, brought a mix of dangerous weather impacts that affected…
Extreme cold forces Illinois schools to close Friday
Courtesy; Srikanth Sistu on Unsplash As a polar blast descends on Illinois, school districts across the state are announcing closures ahead of Friday, January 23. Chicago Public Schools confirmed earlier today that all buildings will be closed, with no remote learning scheduled. Extracurricular activities, including sports practices and games, are also canceled. Classes are expected…