Winter Storm Blair Brings Deadly Snow and Arctic Cold Across U.S. and U.K.

Massive disruptions, fatalities, and record-breaking cold temperatures highlight the storm's widespread impact.

• Winter Storm Blair has caused at least six deaths in the U.S. and one in the U.K., with extreme snow, ice, and freezing temperatures disrupting daily life.
• Over 2,300 flights were canceled across the U.S., and nearly 200,000 customers remain without power in affected states like Virginia, Kentucky, and Illinois.
• The storm has triggered critical weather warnings in 15 U.S. states and regions of the U.K., with heavy snow, flooding, and dangerous travel conditions reported.
• Scientists link the storm's extreme conditions to disruptions in the polar vortex and jet stream, potentially influenced by climate change and Arctic warming.
• Authorities in both nations have declared states of emergency, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for ongoing severe weather in the coming days.

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