Arctic Cold Grips US, Winter Storm Watch Continues

Frigid temperatures and arctic air are expected to persist across the Northern Plains and Midwest, with wind chills as low as minus 20 to minus 30 degrees, following a brutal winter storm that blanketed the Northeast with snow. The recent series of storms has led to at least 55 deaths across the country, with many attributed to hypothermia or weather-related accidents. A dramatic warmup is forecasted for next week, bringing above-average temperatures and a chance for flooding due to rainfall and snowmelt.