CHICAGO, United States – The US Midwest dug out Monday from a snowstorm that closed schools and businesses, as millions braced for dangerous sub-zero…
CHICAGO, United States – The US Midwest dug out Monday from a snowstorm that closed schools and businesses, as millions braced for dangerous sub-zero temperatures that could shatter records.
School districts in Minnesota and Wisconsin canceled classes and government offices, universities and businesses shuttered, with the mercury expected to drop to a polar -40 Fahrenheit (-40 Celsius).
“Dangerously cold and potentially record-breaking temperatures and wind chills are expected by Tuesday and Wednesday,” National Weather Service (NWS) said.
“The arctic air, together with brisk winds, can lead to dangerously cold wind chill values.