A woman clears snow from her car.Photo:Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty
Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty
More than 35 people have died since last weekend as winter weather continues to blanket the U.S. and more extreme snow threatens millions this week, according to multiple reports.
Mississippi, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kansas, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon and Illinois have all reported fatalities since Jan. 12, according toCNN.
According to CNN, at least seven people have died in Portland, Oregon, since Jan. 12, while four potential hypothermia deaths in Multnomah County are under investigation.
The National Weather Service (NWS)said in a statement on Thursdaythat the U.S. should expect to face more winter threats late this week.
“Another swath of freezing rain and heavy mountain snowfall will overtake portions of the Pacific Northwest as another storm system skirts the coastline with stubborn cold air in place,” the agency added, noting “moderate to major potential winter storm impacts are expected, including dangerous travel and power outages.”
While substantial amounts are not anticipated, freezing rain and snow could still create dangerous driving conditions, according to the National Weather Service, with winter storm watches in effect across portions of the central Appalachians before the heavy snow and gusty winds are expected to arrive early Friday.
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After New York City and other major cities broke their over 700-day streaks of not receiving 1 inch of snow, per theNew York Post, CNN reported that the Midwest and East Coast are expected to receive more significant snow on Friday.
source: people.com
