Cold weather created dangerous travel conditions from the US's central and southern states all the way to the east coast early on Monday.
Snow , ice, wind and low temperatures prompted schools and government offices in several US states to close early on Monday.
The extreme conditions prompted schools and government offices in several states to close early on Monday, local time. Studies show a fast-warming Arctic is partly to blame for the increasing frequency of the polar vortex extending its icy grip.School closures were expected to be widespread on Monday, with districts in Indiana, Virginia and Kentucky announcing cancellations and delays on Sunday afternoon.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, who also declared a state emergency, said government buildings would be closed Monday. Roughly 25cm of snow fell in Kansas, with eventual totals predicted to top 36cm for parts of that state and northern Missouri.
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