The U.S. has recorded 83 weather-related deaths amid relentless winter storms, with northern and southeastern regions battling life-threatening cold, CBS News reports. ❄️
For two weeks, extreme conditions—including heavy snow, ice storms, and subzero temperatures—have paralyzed the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, South, and Northeast. Freezing rain and winds have turned roads into ice rinks 🛷, while power outages and flight cancellations ripple nationwide.
⚡ Why it matters: This crisis highlights vulnerabilities in infrastructure and emergency responses as climate patterns grow more unpredictable. One Tennessee resident told CBS, \"It’s like Mother Nature hit fast-forward on winter.\"
Authorities urge caution as forecasts predict lingering freezing temperatures. Stay updated, bundle up, and check on neighbors—this storm isn’t pulling punches. 🧤⛄
