Polar Vortex Grips U.S. and Canada in Extreme Cold

The United States is experiencing a severe cold snap due to the polar vortex, with life-threatening wind chills as low as -60°F affecting millions across 11 states from the Canadian border to Texas. This cold spell has also brought hazardous conditions to Oklahoma and Iowa, where temperatures are plummeting and impacting daily life and infrastructure. In Tulsa, residents are advised to stay home due to icy roads, while Oklahoma City faces sleet and snowfall, causing school and office closures. Meanwhile, the arctic blast follows recent deadly flooding in the southern U.S., exacerbating the crisis with additional winter storms expected. Canada is similarly grappling with significant snowfall, adding to the challenging weather conditions across North America.