"Northwest Winter Chaos: Ice Storms, Freezing Rain, and 13-Hour Highway Ordeal"

The Pacific Northwest is under an ice storm warning, with areas in Washington and Oregon expecting significant ice accumulation, leading to school closures, curtailed bus services, and the opening of warming shelters. The bitter weather has also affected other parts of the United States, with record cold temperatures and snowfall. The region is experiencing power outages, treacherous road conditions, and the danger of falling trees and power lines. Officials have issued urgent calls for volunteers to help with emergency shelter services as thousands remain at risk of cold exposure.