Arctic Blast Freezes Inauguration Day: A Historic Cold Snap Hits the U.S.
Severe Arctic air causes temperatures to plummet ahead of Trump's inauguration, threatening public health and disrupting major events across the country.
Summary
As Arctic air spreads across the U.S., temperatures are expected to plummet to 25-35 degrees below average, endangering public health and causing disruptions. Dangerous wind chills, severe cold warnings, and the coldest Inauguration Day since 1985 are expected. Millions could experience life-threatening conditions, affecting both the inauguration ceremony and major sports events. The outbreak is connected to shifts in the polar vortex and may relate to climate change factors despite scientific contention.
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- The upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump is expected to take place amidst extremely frigid temperatures, predicted to be the coldest since Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985.
- The National Weather Service has warned of dangerously low temperatures and severe wind chills affecting over 300 million Americans, impacting not only the inauguration but also a variety of outdoor events across the country.
- While acknowledging the cold, left-leaning views may use this extreme weather to draw attention to climate change concerns and the need for policy responses.
CNN·4M· "…As the nation prepares for President-elect Trump's inauguration, it becomes clear that this year's event will be marked by an exceptionally bitter chill, symbolizing the frigid landscape of American politics."
The Guardian·4M· "…As an Arctic air mass descends upon the United States, the impending cold snap sets the stage for what could be the coldest inauguration day in decades, underscoring the extremes of winter that millions will confront over the coming days."