"Deadly Arctic Blast: Over 80 Weather-Related Deaths Across U.S."

An arctic blast has brought bone-chilling cold and dangerous icy conditions to much of the United States, resulting in over 60 weather-related deaths. Heavy snow and plunging temperatures have made roadways slick, with fatalities reported in states like Mississippi, Tennessee, and Oregon. Emergency officials are warning of frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged outdoor exposure, and temperatures are expected to reach record lows in cities like Minneapolis and Chicago. The cold snap is also affecting Southern cities and the Great Lakes region, while thousands in Portland, Oregon, remain without power. However, the National Weather Service forecasts a steady warm-up for the middle of the country beginning Sunday.