Dangerously cold wind and heavy snow are set to sweep across multiple regions of the United States this weekend, according to a warning issued by the National Weather Service. The sub-zero conditions, accompanied by freezing rain and strong winds, are expected to continue into next week. The Midwest will bear the brunt of the extreme weather, with near-record low temperatures and wind chills forecasted. These freezing conditions will gradually spread to the Deep South by the end of next week. The service has also issued a warning about heavy snowfall, which will make travel extremely difficult or even impossible in areas such as Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. Metropolitan areas including Portland, Boise, and Salt Lake City are expected to be affected. Additionally, freezing rain in Oregon could cause damage to trees and power lines. In Montana and the western Dakotas, wind chills of up to minus 65 degrees are predicted, with temperatures expected to remain between -40°F and -60°F until Wednesday.
In other news, the body of a man caught in an avalanche in Idaho has been recovered by rescuers. The victim, identified as Corey J. Zalewski, was part of a group of three skiers who were caught in the avalanche near Steven’s Peak. The other two skiers were located and rescued after a Garmin GPS device alerted authorities to their distress. They are currently recovering from the incident. The search and recovery operation involved various agencies including the U.S. Air Force, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Silver Valley Search and Rescue, and the Silver Mountain Ski Patrol. The incident follows the death of a 66-year-old man in an avalanche in Tahoe, California, earlier in the week.
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Meanwhile, a winter storm has caused chaos in the Midwest. In Milwaukee, 4.8 inches of snow had accumulated by Friday evening, with other parts of the state receiving up to 11 inches. Blizzard conditions were expected to continue in Iowa, with cities like Des Moines and Ames experiencing 8 inches of snowfall. The adverse weather has prompted a manhunt across the state as candidates make a last-minute effort to campaign before the critical caucuses on Monday.
Tragically, an 80-year-old man lost his life in Minnesota when his truck went through the ice on Mille Lacs Lake. The man, identified as Richard Francis Gadbois, was found in the water by a 911 caller who managed to bring him to shore. Despite being taken to the hospital, he was pronounced dead. Mille Lacs Lake is located approximately 100 miles north of Minneapolis.
Lastly, the Buffalo Bills football team is seeking assistance from volunteers to shovel snow inside Highmark Stadium ahead of their Wild Card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team is offering an hourly rate of $20 for anyone 18 or older who is willing to help. Shovelers will be provided with food and breaks in warm areas throughout the night..
