From New Mexico to New York .. America Faces a Massive Ice Storm This Week
From the state of New Mexico in the southwest to North and South Carolina in the east, millions of Americans are preparing for a massive ice storm that could bring widespread destruction, according to warnings from meteorologists.
The storm, expected to hit the country starting yesterday, Friday, and continue throughout the weekend, could uproot trees and cause power outages for several days. Snow is also expected to blanket Washington, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, making travel nearly impossible.
The National Weather Service announced that nearly 160 million people, or about half of the U.S. population, are under warnings and alerts related to severe weather, stretching from Arizona and Montana in the west to North and South Carolina and Maine in the east.
The warnings include heavy snowfall and various winter precipitation, including freezing rain and sleet, which increases the storm's danger to the affected areas.
In a related context, U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his "Truth Social" account:
"A record cold wave is expected to hit 40 states. We have rarely seen anything like this before. Can environmental advocates explain to us where global warming went?".
As the unpredictable weather forecasts continue, weather experts are warning citizens to leave their homes only when necessary and to take all precautions to avoid potential dangers.
