An arctic blast has brought a blizzard to America. The current monsoon in America has brought people’s life to a standstill. Transport has stopped. Apart from this, communication has also come to a standstill. Forget the cold wave, it’s freezing cold here, with temperatures reaching -57 degrees Celsius. Three and a half feet of snow has frozen in many areas. The wind is so strong and cold that it freezes the bones.
What is happening in America right now?
Cold winds are coming towards America from the North Pole ie the Arctic. The temperature is dropping rapidly. Temperatures are below average across most of the US. During the day, the temperature remained unchanged at 11 degrees Celsius at some places. While in some places, the night temperature has reached minus 57 degrees Celsius. Blizzard warnings have been issued for areas such as the Upper Midwest and the Great Lakes. Icy winds will blow.
Who will be most affected?
People living east of the Rocky Mountains, two-thirds of America, are facing severe cold. The West Coast is also grappling with snowfall. The arctic front is passing through Florida ie from east to south. That means a heavy snowfall warning has been issued. Air service has been suspended. People out on the roads have been advised not to travel, as they may get trapped.
How long will this season last?
A winter storm expert from Atmospheric Environment Research said that this season will change its color several times. The situation is expected to remain like this for about a week. After this everything will be normal. Christmas is over… now the mercury will return to normal in the next few days. Because the bomb cyclone is moving from west to east. Gradually it will end.
Why is this happening, what is the arctic blast?
This season has started with an arctic blast. Namely because of the cold winds coming from the arctic blast. A cold jet stream from the Arctic cooled the upper atmosphere of the Americas. Due to which the condition of the whole America became worse. As cold currents moved over the moist warm air over the Americas, the atmosphere cooled. Due to which the weather became dangerous. And the bomb cyclone was born. In 24 hours the temperature dropped rapidly.
Is arctic blast a normal process?
It is true that the bomb cyclone created by the arctic blast is powerful. But such natural phenomena are common in winter. Such storms keep coming in winter due to Arctic blast in America. A jet stream of cold winds begins to move across America. Due to which the situation has become very bad. Earlier in 1983, the cold temperature increased and in 2014, the temperature in the polar vortex dropped so low.
What is an arctic bomb?
Arctic Blast itself is called Arctic Bomb. For some time, a cold air gust from the arctic region moves rapidly towards the warmer regions. Due to which the temperature becomes minus in 24 hours. Snow accumulates everywhere. It is snowing terribly. Cold winds blow. This condition continues until the cold winds complete.
What is the Arctic Vortex?
When cold winds emerge from the polar regions, it is called arctic vortex or polar vortex. But the reason for their exit is the low pressure field created over a large area at the poles. It always forms near the poles. Weak in summer. Strong in winter. A vortex is a counterclockwise rotation of wind. Due to this, the coldness of the Pole and its surrounding areas has increased.
32 people have died in America so far due to arctic blast. Power supply has stopped in many places. The water in the tap is frozen. More than 2000 flights have been canceled across the country. The main reason behind this weather is the arctic winds.