More than 60 million Americans are experiencing a massive winter storm, bringing the heaviest snow and lowest temperatures in over a decade. The storm, caused by a polar vortex from the Arctic, has led Missouri, Kansas, and Kentucky to declare states of emergency. Blizzard conditions in Missouri have disrupted daily life, while Kentucky's airports face widespread flight cancellations and delays. Roads across affected areas are treacherous due to snow and ice, causing significant travel challenges. In Kansas, temperatures are expected to plunge to -29°C, posing risks to residents and workers. Meanwhile, in Utah, heavy snowfall triggered an avalanche, dramatically captured by a motorist. Authorities are working to mitigate the storm's impact, as freezing conditions worsen across the country. The storm highlights the dangers of extreme weather, with millions bracing for ongoing disruptions and dangerously low temperatures.
Vocabulary:
• Dicey (adjective): risky, uncertain situation.
• Polar vortex (noun): Arctic air current.
• Avalanche (noun): snow slide disaster.
• Seized (verb): grabbed forcefully.
• Storm (noun): violent weather event.
• Scrape away (phrasal verb): remove by scraping.
• Plowed (verb): cleared of snow.
• Across (preposition): from one side to another.
• Mild (adjective): gentle, not extreme.
• Grip (noun/verb): hold firmly or tight.
Source: BBC News