Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:21pm on 05 Jan 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
A major winter storm is wreaking havoc across the US, impacting 60 million people in 30 states. Snow and ice, particularly in Kansas and northern Missouri, could reach 35.6 cm, making roads dangerous. Some areas also face severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes and hail. States of emergency have been declared in Kansas, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Virginia. Temperatures have plummeted, with Chicago, Minneapolis, and International Falls facing sub-zero conditions. Airlines like American, Delta, Southwest, and United are waiving change fees as flights face disruptions due to the storm's progress east, fueled by a polar vortex.
