Winter storm causes hazardous travel conditions and school closures across the US.
A major winter storm bringing snow, ice, wind, and plummeting temperatures hit the United States early Monday, creating hazardous travel conditions from central and southern states to the East Coast. Schools and government offices in several states closed as a result. Snow and ice covered major roads in Kansas, western Nebraska, and parts of Indiana, where the state's National Guard was activated to assist stranded motorists.
The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings from Kansas and Missouri to New Jersey. The storm is expected to bring at least 8 inches (20 centimeters) of snow and wind gusts up to 45 mph (72 kph). This could be the heaviest snowfall in at least a decade for some areas. Gary Wright, a resident of Missouri, described the icy conditions and his efforts to prepare his SUV. He mentioned potential school closures and the challenges of walking his dogs on the frozen ground. The polar vortex, a mass of ultra-cold air, is responsible for the extreme temperatures.
WINTER STORM TRAVEL DISRUPTION SCHOOL CLOSINGS POLAR VORTEX SEVERE WEATHER
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