Frigid temperatures place 31 million under cold advisories
Temperatures have dropped for millions with 31 million people under winter weather advisories, even including southern states, from Arizona to Florida, NBC News meteorologist Michelle Grossman said on “Early TODAY” this morning.
Bismark, North Dakota, will reach an Arctic 3 degrees Fahrenheit — minus 14 with the wind chill factor — while New York City will reach 21 degrees, which will feel like 8 degrees with wind chill.
Many areas, including Tampa, Florida, are 15 degrees below the average for the time of year.
The cold snap will continue for most into Wednesday.
Sprawling winter storm blamed on at least four deaths
Reporting from WASHINGTON
A sprawling winter storm is blamed on the deaths of at least four people and dumped 2 feet or more of snow in some areas. The storm stretched from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, leaving tens of thousands without power and causing thousands of flight cancellations and delays. Washington, D.C., received more than half a foot of snow, its highest total in years. NBC News’ Sam Brock reports.
