Heavy snow is forecast in New England throughout Tuesday, and moderate snow is forecast in some parts of New York State. The freezing temperatures have already caused at least seven deaths, more than 3,000 canceled and delayed flights and more than 100,000 citizens without electricity.

The severe weather has brought record low temperatures across much of the country, with snow and freezing rain from the south to the northeast, and more than 140 million people are under wind chills or warnings.

New York City experienced its first significant snowfall in two years on Monday night, and it will only get colder on Tuesday, threatening airlines and power grids, according to forecasts.

The National Weather Service (NWS) said in a statement that snowfall continues in the North Atlantic and northeastern parts of the country, while freezing rain is expected on the Pacific Northwest coast.

Federal government offices and schools in the capital Washington will remain closed all day due to the accumulation of snow.

Thermometers will again show very cold temperatures, below -30 degrees, in areas of the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains and the Midwestern United States.

United States Secret Service agents stand under the snow in front of the White House in Washington, DC on January 15, 2024. The cold weather has gripped much of the US, with Iowa, the nation’s first primary state, in control. Republican party in freezing conditions. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) Photo: AFP

At least 1,385 flights were canceled in the United States this Tuesday. According to the Flight Aware portal, there were a total of 3,340 cancellations during the cold snap on Monday.

Texas’ largest utility, ERCOT, on Tuesday urged citizens and businesses to try to conserve energy as temperatures dip below freezing and there is record demand for electricity.

Arctic wave for the weekend

The weather service will moderate on Wednesday, but another wave of Arctic air will hit the country by the end of the week, according to the weather service.

The cold wave that has hit the United States since last week has left at least seven dead in the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Oregon, CNN reported. (JO)