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weather2 years ago

"Arctic Blast: Frigid Temperatures and Snow Grip US in Record-breaking Cold"

A dangerous cold wave has gripped the US, with temperatures plummeting 20 to 40 degrees below normal and almost half of all Americans under wind chill watches and warnings. The weather has caused six deaths and left over 90,000 people without power in Oregon, while Texas called for energy conservation due to freezing temperatures. Flight delays and cancellations have disrupted travel, and millions are facing cold temperatures from the Dakotas to Florida. Schools are closed in Tennessee, and Iowa is bracing for below-zero wind chills during the caucuses. Texas and Mississippi are slammed with ice, and Buffalo, New York, is clearing snow for an NFL playoff game.

via USA TODAY|
#arctic-air#cold-wave#weather
weather2 years ago

"Preparing for Record Cold: Arctic Blast Set to Chill U.S. and Impact Events"

An Arctic blast is set to bring abnormally cold temperatures to the Lower 48 states, potentially breaking hundreds of records. The cold air mass will produce the planet’s biggest negative temperature anomalies, with temperatures up to 60 degrees below normal in some areas. Wind chills below minus-30 degrees are forecast for much of the northern Plains and northern Rockies, posing an increased risk of frostbite and hypothermia. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a weather watch due to the anticipated high heating demand. The frigid temperatures will impact NFL playoff games, the Iowa caucuses, and major population centers, with areas home to more than 50 million Americans expected to drop below zero.

via The Washington Post|
#arctic-blast#cold-wave#extreme-weather
weathertransportation2 years ago

"France Implements Motorway Closures and Homeless Concern Amid Cold Snap Disruption"

France closed two major motorways and deployed salt trucks and tow vehicles after icy roads left hundreds of cars blocked, with temperatures dropping below zero degrees Celsius across the country. The cold wave compounded problems in areas already affected by recent floods, prompting the allocation of emergency shelter funds for homeless individuals, particularly women and children.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#cold-wave#france#icy-roads
climate-change2 years ago

China's Extreme Cold Snap: Polar Vortex Weakness and Train Crash Tragedy

The recent wave of extreme cold weather in China, which brought record low temperatures and rare snowfall to southern regions, may be linked to a weakening of the polar vortex. The polar vortex, a fast-moving band of air currents that normally keeps Arctic air from invading lower latitudes, may have experienced a leak, allowing the cold air to move southward. Climate scientists attribute the weakening of the polar vortex to global warming and the phenomenon of Arctic amplification. The occurrence of severe cold waves does not contradict global warming but rather highlights the increasing instability of the climate system.

via Reuters|
#arctic-amplification#china#climate-change
accidentsdisasters2 years ago

Record Big Freeze in China Triggers Beijing Subway Crash, Injuring Over 600

A subway crash in Beijing, China, caused by freezing temperatures resulted in 102 commuters sustaining broken bones. The collision occurred when a moving train was unable to brake on icy tracks and crashed into a stationary train due to deteriorating track conditions caused by heavy snowfall. The impact caused the last two carriages of one train to detach completely. Over 500 people were sent to hospitals for medical checks, with 423 discharged by Friday morning. President Xi Jinping called for "all-out" emergency response efforts as a cold wave gripped the country, with temperatures expected to drop below freezing in many regions.

via The Telegraph|
#accidentsdisasters#beijing-subway-crash#broken-bones
weather2 years ago

China's Chilling Winter: Snow, Freezing Temperatures, and Power Struggles

A cold wave has gripped most of China, with temperatures dropping below freezing and snowfall affecting transportation. President Xi Jinping has called for "all-out" emergency response efforts as heavy rain and snow have disrupted power supplies, transport, and people's lives. Temperatures are expected to drop to below minus 40 degrees Celsius in some regions, and a record low temperature from 1980 could be broken. Multiple accidents have occurred due to icy roads and heavy fog, leading to traffic controls and temporary closures of highways and trains. Ferry routes have been suspended, and measures have been taken to protect vegetable and fruit harvests. Cold air will continue to flow across the country next week, maintaining low temperatures.

via Reuters|
#china#cold-wave#emergency-response
weather2 years ago

Winter Wonderland: Snowstorms Blanket Northern China, Disrupting Travel and Delighting Tourists

A cold wave is sweeping across China, with temperatures expected to plummet over the next two days, particularly in the southern provinces. The cold snap, which has already affected northern regions, is moving southward, bringing unusually frigid weather for December. Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province, is expected to see temperatures drop from 16 degrees Celsius to 5 degrees Celsius within 24 hours. Southern areas could reach zero degrees Celsius, while provinces north of the Yellow River may experience temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Celsius. In Beijing, temperatures are expected to reach minus 12 degrees Celsius, and major northeastern cities could see lows of minus 27 degrees Celsius. China has experienced extreme weather this year, which scientists attribute to climate change.

via Reuters|
#china#climate-change#cold-wave
weather2 years ago

"China's Battle with Blizzards: Snow Chaos and Record Lows Threaten Northern Region"

Beijing and other parts of northern China are experiencing a severe cold snap with blizzards, heavy snowfall, and plummeting temperatures. Authorities have issued alerts, leading to the closure of schools, suspension of train services, and urging people to stay home. The cold wave is expected to be one of the most severe in December, with temperatures dropping as low as minus 18 degrees Celsius (minus 0.4 degrees Fahrenheit). The National Meteorological Centre has issued its first freezing alert since 2013 and warned of wide rain and snowfall in central and eastern regions. The cumulative snowfall could be the highest in a decade.

via Reuters|
#beijing#blizzard#cold-wave