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Long-standing records are set to close as the polar vortex sends extremely cold air to the Midwest and Northeastern United States to end January.
Emergency conditions were issued in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan, due to the extreme coldness with which many schools and businesses closed until the cold air clears the region by the end of this week.
Minneapolis could break the tempest records originally set up in the 19th century, and Chicago could challenge its record low of minus 27 F on January 20, 1985.
Commuters brave wind and snow in cold weather on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo / John Minchillo)
In addition to the bitterly cold weather, a strong wind will bring the AccuWeather RealFeel® temperatures down to even lower levels.
Freezer has a tight grip on the Midwest with a AccuWeather RealFeel® temperature of 77 degrees below zero Fahrenheit reported Tuesday night in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
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Values that are so low can result in frostbite on exposed skin in minutes.
The arrival of the Arctic air was accompanied on Wednesday in the northeast by dangerous snow gusts.
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[AP Photo / Teresa Crawford]
Ice covers the Chicago River on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Chicago. Deadly freezing of the Arctic enveloped the Midwest with record-breaking temperatures, leading to widespread closure of schools and businesses.
(AP Photo / Teresa Crawford)
On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, Chicago's shores are covered in ice in Chicago, as officials warn against going into the dangerously cold weather.
(AP Photo / Kiichiro Sato)
A person walks along the lake shore on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. 19659021] (AP Photo / Kiichiro Sato)
Before sunrise on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, in Chicago, ice is forming along Lake Michigan.
(AP Photo / Kiichiro Sato)
Ice forms along the shores of Lake Michigan before sunrise, Wednesday, January 30, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois.
(AP Photo / Kiichiro Sato)
Before sunrise on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, in Chicago, ice is forming along Lake Michigan. A deadly Arctic freeze enveloped the Midwest with record-breaking temperatures.
(AP Photo / Kiichiro Sato)
A man posing on ice on the shores of Lake Michigan on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Chicago. A deadly freeze in the Arctic enveloped the Midwest on Wednesday with record breaking temperatures.
(AP Photo / Kiichiro Sato)
A Metra train heads south to downtown Chicago, while the gas-fired switch heating of the rails stops the ice and snow from the switches near the Metra Western Avenue station Chicago, Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
(AP Photo / Kiichiro Sato)
A Metra train heads south to downtown Chicago while the gas-fired point heater is on. The rails keep ice and snow off the points near Metra Western Avenue Metro Station in Chicago, Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
(AP Photo / Kiichiro Sato)
A worker pushes snow off the turnouts of Metra Western Avenue Yard, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 , in Chicago.
(AP Photo / Nam Y. Huh)
A warning sign is covered in ice at Clark Square Park in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
(AP Photo / Jeffrey Phelps) [19659017] Geese jostle in the water as the sun rises at the Port of Port Washington, Wis., Wednesday, January 30, 2019. A deadly Arctic freeze enveloped the Midwest with record breaking temperatures.
(AP Photo / Nati Harnik)
First responders evacuate a person standing in sub-zero temperatures on the shores of Carter Lake in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
(AP Photo / Nam Y. Huh)
A tree is shrouded in fog at Northwestern University in Evanston. Ill., Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
(AP Photo / Nati Harnik)
Pedestrians gather at sub-freezing temperatures on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Omaha on Wednesday in Omaha (Neb.), 30 January. Freezing from the Arctic enveloped the Midwest with record-breaking temperatures.
(AP Photo / Nati Harnik)
University of Nebraska students sipping complementary hot chocolate as they wait for Pinnacle at sub-zero bank arena for an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin at Lincoln, Neb., Tuesday, 29 January 2019.
(AP Photo / John Minchillo)
Commuters brave wind and snow in cold weather on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Cincinnati. The extremely cold and record-breaking temperatures are creeping into a number of states ranging from North Dakota to Missouri and Ohio.
(AP Photo / John Minchillo)
Commuters brave wind and snow in cold weather, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
(AP Photo / John Minchillo)
Commuters brave wind and snow in cold weather on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, in Cincinnati.
(AP Photo / John Minchillo)
A commuter defying wind and snow in cold weather on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
(AP Photo / John Minchillo)
Commuters brave the wind and snow in cold weather, Wednesday, January 30, 2019, in Cincinnati. The extremely cold and record-breaking temperatures are creeping into a number of states stretching from North Dakota to Missouri to Ohio, after a heavy snowstorm hit the region earlier this week.
(AP Photo / Bruce Crummy)
Moorhead, Elementary School in Minn. Shows the cancellation of the school due to cold temperatures. Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Daytime temperatures in the Fargo-Moorhead area were -20 ° C, as the weather on Wednesday is getting colder.
(AP Photo / Nam Y. Huh)
A bench shows a closed sign outside the door in Northbrook, Illinois, Wednesday, January 30, 2019. A deadly Arctic freeze enveloped the Midwest on Wednesday with record breaking temperatures , 19659061] (AP Photo / Nam Y. Huh)
Traffic moves along Milwaukee Avenue in Wheeling, Ill., Wednesday, January 30, 2019. A deadly Arctic freeze enveloped the Midwest on Wednesday with record breaking temperatures.
] 23:00 CST Wednesday:
The current temperature in Minneapolis is minus 20 ° F and temperatures will continue to fall through the night. The daily record low of minus 27 of 1887 will be endangered.
Chicago broke its daily record low of minus 12 in 1985, with a current temperature of minus 18. The city has a chance to break its all-time low of minus 27 F on January 20, 1985.
Moline, Illinois, has already reached its record low of minus 28 (1996). This record is likely to break on early Thursday as temperatures continue to fall.
1100 PM: We are now bound at -28 ° F! #iawx #ilwx
– NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 31, 2019
8:45 am CST Wednesday:
The chief of Ray Natural Gas Consumer's Compressor Station turned to Facebook to make an urgent appeal to customers in Michigan to reduce their thermostats as much as possible after an equipment fire.
7:30 pm CST Wednesday:
More than 100 firefighters responded to a fire in New Jersey at a Marcal plant in Elmwood Park, but strong winds and cold temperatures are making their efforts to extinguish the fire difficult.
Fire prayer that our heroes freeze. Our first responders Marcal Paper Factory pic.twitter.com/NBoDtJK850
– New Jersey Coco La Rumbera (NJcocolarumbera) January 31, 2019
6:50 pm CST Wednesday:
American Airlines and its regional partners have canceled more than 1,000 flights today and tomorrow due to extreme cold in Chicago.
Due to extreme cold in #Chicago air carriers at ORD have canceled more than 1,520 flights and report minimal delays. Check the flight status with the airline. Stay safe and warm friends.
– O & Hare Intl. Airport (@ fly2ohare) January 30, 2019
5:45 pm CST Wednesday:
There is a warning of snowquake until 7:15 pm. EST, which includes the Boston Metro area.
White-out conditions with a visibility of less than a quarter mile and gusts of wind of up to 50 miles per hour are possible.
There are reports of very strong gusts of wind, with some gusts in areas above 60 miles per hour.
[645p] Reports of really strong gusts of wind on the south coast with gusts of more than 60 miles per hour in areas. Some isolated limb / power line damage leading to power outages can not be excluded. pic.twitter.com/yR3Irl5rpu
– NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 30, 2019
16:30 CST Wednesday:
The corpse of a University of Iowa was found on campus in Iowa City, and officials say they believe his death was due to the weather. The television station KCRG reports that the corpse of 18-year-old Gerald Belz was found on Wednesday just before 3 am by a campus police behind an academic hall.
According to AP News, Belz was taken to a hospital where he died. While officials believe his death was due to dangerously low temperatures at the time he was found, officials have not given any specific cause of death.
3:30 pm CST Wednesday:
Two states in New York State have ordered drivers to stay off the road due to drift and snow, resulting in unsafe conditions.
The ban means that all drivers except the emergency personnel will be withdrawn from the road.
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office said at 2:45 pm on Wednesday. EST that a travel ban has been effectively implemented.
On Wednesday afternoon, Erie County also issued a travel ban for several cities.
To see if your city is affected by the travel ban, click here .
14:30 CST Wednesday:
Power outages continue to cause devastation in Illinois and other Midwestern areas.
ComEd said power was restored to the majority of customers, but 4,000 customers are still out of power.
We do everything we can to work around the clock to re-activate your energy! We have fewer than 4,000 unattended customers and more than 500 employees continue to work as quickly and safely as possible to restore energy in the most affected areas. Stay safe and tweet #OUT @ComEd to report failures. pic.twitter.com/VqbyLAe1DS
– ComEd (@ComEd) January 30, 2019
13:55 CST Wednesday:
An 82-year-old man from central Illinois has died in cold weather and has increased the death toll from the extreme cold in the Midwest to seven. Authorities say he was found several hours after his case when he tried to get into his home, reports AP News.
A neighbor found the man on Tuesday afternoon and called 911. The man was declared dead later on Tuesday, said Peoria County coroner Jamie Harwood of the (Peoria) Journal Star.
The cause of death of the man was related to the effects of cold. He could not be identified immediately before being informed about the family.
13:23 CST Wednesday:
Dangerous travel conditions are developing in New York and Pennsylvania, spreading through the densely populated cities of Philadelphia and New York City.
NWS issued warnings of blizzards, including in Philadelphia and west of New York City. A narrow band of snow, connected to an Arctic front, will force its way through the area in the next few hours.
Over Wednesday afternoon, accidents were reported throughout western New York and western Pennsylvania.
The New York State Thruway provided additional resources for the winter storm in western New York, including additional plow operators and equipment.
The #PolarVortex brought extreme and dangerous cold and snow are on the way. Preparation is everything.
We have deployed personnel and equipment throughout the state and will continue to do so. pic.twitter.com/PhvpDGYlpH
– Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) January 30, 2019
The city of Buffalo, New York, declared a state of emergency on Wednesday afternoon.
"Please do not travel unnecessarily, this storm can change at any time, and the sub-zero temperatures make it dangerous," said Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown in a Tweet .
According to the New York Department of Transportation All lanes of I-390 Southbound between Brooks Avenue and East Henrietta Road in Gates are closed due to an accident.
Bad visibility and deceptive driving conditions have been reported across the region.
Traffic was supported on 390S beyond Chili Ave. 390 between Brooks Ave and Scottsville Road closed after whiteout conditions had caused a crash. Visibility at 490w and 390s is not good. @news10nbc pic.twitter.com/mJsXv3voZv
– Jennifer Lewke (@WHEC_JLewke) January 30, 2019
12:12 pm CST Wednesday:
Homeowners have reports that her pipes have burst due to the low temperatures.
Pipe bursts, house floods then frozen at Columbia and East 105 in Cleveland. @ cleveland19news pic.twitter.com/h79kpC62OV
– Chris Reymann (@ reymannchristop) January 30, 2019
11:56 am CST Wednesday:
Erie County Executive Director Mark Poloncarz declared the state of emergency for Erie County due to the weather and a travel ban valid until 13:00 local time.
"All travel is prohibited, all cars have to leave the streets," Poloncarz tweeted.
Based on the Blizzard, I have extended the travel ban to the towns of Alden, Aurora and Marilla and their villages. Therefore, there is a ban in Alden, Aurora, Brant, Eden, Elma, Evans, Hamburg, Marilla, North Collins and Orchard Park and in all villages of these cities. pic.twitter.com/DidVtpNFxH
– Mark Poloncarz (@markpoloncarz) January 30, 2019
11:45 am CST Wednesday:
Police arrest at least two people The Detroit area has died in extremely cold weather, reports AP News.
Ecorse detective Tim Sassak informs the television station WDIV that the man was discovered on Wednesday. The man was not dressed at temperatures below zero and was wearing no hat or gloves, according to Sassak.
Sassak says police believe the man is disoriented. He was found across the street near a neighboring house. Ecorse is located about 15 miles southwest of Detroit.
A 70-year-old man was found dead in front of a neighbor in Detroit on Wednesday. No names were published.
Including these deaths, there were at least six deaths associated with the extremely cold Midwestern temperatures.
10:45 CST Wednesday:
The New York City Emergency The Management Department issued a dangerous travel advisory for Wednesday afternoon.
"New Yorkers should plan for dangerous voyages during the evening commute and should, if possible, take public transport, delay the journey, or leave the highways or lanes safely before the blizzards arrive," the press release said.
The guide was prompted by a NWS Special Weather Statement for a series of snow showers and possible snow gusts for Wednesday afternoon in New York City as an Arctic cold front moves through the area. A series of snow showers and potential storms will take about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
"These heavy snowfalls combined with strong gusts of wind can lead to brief whiteout conditions, limiting visibility and making travel extremely dangerous," the press release said.
NYC Emergency Management Issues "Hazardous Travel Advisory" for Wednesday Afternoon Shuttle [19659004] Read the press release: https://t.co/ja4kmp5XP0[19459007-NYCEmergencyManagement(@nycemergencymgt) January 30, 2019 [19659069] 10:21 am CST Wednesday:
Due Due to the extreme cold in Chicago, airlines at O Hare International Airport have canceled nearly 1,335 flights and reported only minimal delays.
"Check the flight status at the airline. Stay on the safe side and warm friends," said the airport in a tweet .
At Chicago airports, more than 1,600 flights were canceled as double-digit minus temperatures in the region, according to the Associated Press (AP).
9:42 am CST Wednesday:
The extremely cold air has led to a Run Water Advisory in Big Rapids, Michigan, where temperatures have dropped to sub-zero levels. The Advisory Council was issued by city officials on Wednesday morning.
"The process for running water is to open a tap for a cold stream of water with a pencil lead size and to keep this tap running for the entire duration of the advisory." The advice note reads.
Continuous water recommendations allow water to circulate through the piping, preventing the accumulation of ice in piping.
Homeowners in the city running their water under the counselor are advised to notify the office of the city's Treasury.
7:42 am CST Wednesday:
According to poweroutage.us, there are more than 36,000 customers in Illinois without electricity. In addition, there are over 13,000 people without electricity in Indiana and over 8,000 in Wisconsin.
7:02 CST Wednesday:
The impact on transportation continues to increase due to the brutal cold weather.
"Extreme weather conditions and myriad caution have led Amtrak to cancel all train applications to and from Chicago on Wednesday, January 30, including short-haul corridor trains and night long-distance trains," Amtrak said in a statement. "Short-haul flights will also be canceled on Thursday, January 31, and most long-haul trips to or from Chicago are unlikely to start on January 31st."
So far, over 1,000 flights were canceled on Wednesday at Chicago O & # 39; Hare International Airport, according to FlightAware.
5:57 CST Wednesday:
The temperature dropped to minus 30 in the National Weather Service office at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Officials said the reading was the coldest ever for the office.
We officially hit -30 in the office of NWS La Crosse from 520 onwards. The wind is -54. Make sure you dress appropriately if you want to spend the day. pic.twitter.com/y80sMDZM7y
– NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) January 30, 2019
The -30 at NWS La Crosse may be the coldest record for the office. Official records for the office date back to January 1, 2000. The office was opened in 1996, so it may be colder at some point. -25 had been the coldest on January 6, 2014 and January 29, 2019.
– NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) January 30, 2019
4:30 pm CST Wednesday:
For portions of western Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, a snowquake warning was issued until 6:15 am EST output. The warning includes parts of highways 70, 279, 376 and 579.
Very poor visibility is expected in heavy and blowing snow with gusts of wind up to 30 km / h.
"Consider avoiding or delaying the ride until the snow is past your location," said the warning from the National Weather Service. "When you need to travel, you have to be extra careful and plan extra time, and quick changes in visibility and smooth road conditions can lead to accidents."
Snow Hazard Warning applies until 6:15 am EST for I-279, I -376, I-579, I-70 near Pittsburgh, PA; US-422 near Butler, PA and US-422 near Kittanning – Ford City, PA. pic.twitter.com/wwXDMzNvcK
– NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) January 30, 2019
3:50 pm CST Wednesday:
In front of the leading edge of Arctic Air , a series of snow showers and more violent storms are blowing from parts of northwestern Tennessee east to west of Pennsylvania. This line can bring a quick coating to one centimeter of snow while dramatically reducing visibility on the roads.
The line will advance towards the Interstate 95 corridor from Washington, DC, on Wednesday to Boston.
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2:15 pm CST Wednesday:
The temperature in Minneapolis has been below zero for over 24 hours with the current temperature at minus 26. Temperatures remain below zero until at least Thursday night, making them dangerous
200 AM Update: The record temperatures for Quad Cities (Moline) for January 30th are broken! The current temperature is -17 ° F, which breaks the previous record of -14 ° F, and we are not done yet! Davenport at the moment at -21 ° F! #iawx #ilwx [19659175] #mowx pic.twitter.com/2pPABo767O
– NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 30, 2019
12:20 pm CST Wednesday: [19659004] Most locations in the Midwest have actual temperatures between minus 10, 20, and 30 seconds at this hour. This is much colder than Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow), the northernmost city in Alaska, where the temperature is minus 5.
Midnight temperature measurement at the NWS office in La Crosse. With a wind of 14 mph, the wind chill is 48 ° C lower. pic.twitter.com/GQQyJgPdrb
– NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) January 30, 2019
10:45 am CST Tuesday:
The current temperature in Detroit is 2 F, which is 27 degrees lower than on Monday night, when it was 29 F. The forecast low of minus 7 on Tuesday night will set the daily record of breaking minus 4 in 1951.
9pm CST Tuesday:
A band of heavy lake-effect snow with snow rates up to 5 inches per hour pushes north over Niagara and Orleans County, New York, heading toward Buffalo, New York, go.
Early morning commuters have to be aware of the road conditions tomorrow morning.
At 21:55, a heavy snowfall with snow speeds of up to 2 "/ h over Niagara and Orleans County and the extreme northern parts will push north of the Northtowns in the next hour before heading south toward the city #Buffalo and settled the airport late in the evening. pic.twitter.com/70hXXVfvU3
– NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) January 30, 2019
19:30 CST Tuesday:
The US Postal Service announced that delivery will be suspended Wednesday for Minnesota, West Wisconsin, Iowa and West Illinois.
The Minnesota The Senate has canceled all hearings for Wednesday. [19659004] Road Conditions The night hours will continue to deteriorate, with the Illinois State Police reporting extremely icy road conditions on Interstate 80 between Ridge Road and the River Road between mileage 122 and 125.
Ste igt on I-80 in the #Minooka @ILStatePolice at District 5 – extremely icy conditions on I-80 between Ridge Road and the River Road between miles 122 and 125. @WBBMNewsradio #ChicagoTraffic pic.twitter.com/8vZkayPMwx
– Traffic and weather together on the 8's (@ WBBM780Traffic) January 30, 2019
18:45 CST Tuesday :
Warnings of wind cold are in place in all of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan, as well as in most areas of North Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
The blistering and snow-clawing will continue to be an issue tonight across the Great Lakes until frequent gusts of 30-40 mph. The winds are also on Wednesday in parts of the northeast. This will lead to additional snow drift and snowdrifts.
The Interstate 95 corridor could be affected by a wintry mix and quick freeze this evening.
6:30 pm CST Tuesday:
The temperature in Chicago has fallen below zero and is expected to be over 48 hours stay below this benchmark. Although the mercury has just fallen below zero, the AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature has been down since 4:00 CEST on Tuesday.
This extreme cold has caused hundreds of delays and cancellations of the flight at Chicago O'Hare International Airport and 1945 Midway International Airport . Further delays and cancellations are likely at these airports and other airports in the region due to the prolonged cold spell.
City officials are walking the streets of Chicago to convince homeless people to walk in shelters and warm centers to safe themselves during their stay. The record challenge is, according to the Associated Press
The Brookfield Zoo in Chicago is also closed due to the weather on Wednesday and Thursday. This is only the fourth time in the zoo's 85-year history that it has been closed.
CLOSE: Due to the extreme cold, #BrookfieldZoo closes on Wednesday 1/30 and Thursday 1/31. Do not worry, our dedicated animal care teams will be on hand to make sure all the animals are warm and healthy. # PolarVortex2019 https://t.co/kfdGIITev7 pic.twitter.com/X82yUOoN15
– Brookfield Zoo (@brookfield_zoo) January 29, 2019
AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures drop, and biting winds around the snow that fell on Sunday and Monday in the north and the Midwestern United States.
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A plow truck running along Highway 21 nearby.
This snowstorm may affect visibility and cover some roads, making it difficult to reach the winds.
from Waterloo, Iowa. The road was partially covered by snow, which was blown around in strong winds. (Photo / IowaDOT)
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