The cold front coming from the Arctic brought extremely low temperatures with temperatures of 40 °C
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A strong snowstorm hit several regions USwhich had a significant impact on transportation services and impacted the final stages of the Republican primary campaign that year Iowa. The cold front coming from the Arctic brought extremely low temperatures, reaching 40°C in some parts of the country. Authorities confirmed at least two stormrelated deaths. Temperatures are expected to remain low over the next few days, with record low temperatures in the Midwest and subzero temperatures in the South. In addition, wind chills of up to 50 ° C are expected in Montana and West Dakota as well as in the north and south. On Saturday evening alone, a winter warning was in effect for around 44 million people and a storm warning was in effect for 18 million.
States such as New York and Louisiana have declared states of emergency due to the storm. The state of North Dakota recorded the lowest temperature, reaching 29°C in Dickinson. Water was the problem in other parts of the country, with flooding hitting the Northeast and causing flooding in homes in Maine and New Hampshire. Meteorologists warned of severe snowstorms across much of Iowa, with wind gusts of up to 55 miles per hour combined with snow that could reduce visibility. Additionally, Montana, South and North Dakota could experience temperatures as low as 40°C, posing the risk of frostbite of exposed skin and hypothermia. The extreme weather also impacted the weekend's major football games, including the NFL. Additionally, communities across the western United States are being hit by snow as a storm system collides with cold Arctic air. Significant snow accumulations are expected in portions of Oregon, Idaho and Utah, while sleet and freezing rain are expected in the South and Northeast.
The snowstorm froze the final stretch of the Iowa caucuses and hampered the Republican candidates' efforts. The leader in the polls, Donald TrumpHe canceled his trip to the region due to extreme weather. The primary, which takes place on Monday, is the first in the race for the White House of 2024. The weather has also raised concerns about voter turnout. Flights carrying reporters and political observers to Iowa were canceled or diverted to neighboring states also affected by the storm. In Illinois, more than 100,000 homes lost power due to wind and snow.