According to a comprehensive report by China News Service on May 11th, the polar vortex has recently passed southward across the northeastern United States, allowing millions of Americans to experience winter temperatures again at the end of spring and even usher in snow. The lowest temperature in May and the coldest weather at the end of the spring season were recorded in many places. As of 9th local time, at least 20 states issued severe weather warnings.
According to reports, the Polar Vortex first crossed the Canadian border south on the 8th local time and arrived in the Great Lakes region on the 9th. Meteorologist John Cannon of the National Weather Service said that snowfall in parts of northern New England reached approximately 25 centimeters, as well as coastal areas in Maine and New Hampshire.
Due to the influence of the polar vortex, the northeastern United States ushered in rare snowfall. On May 9, local time, Monroe, New York, USA, snow accumulated on the grass and vehicles.
More snow fell in Islip, New York, than it did in February. New York City Central Park also ushered in snow on May 9. According to reports, this is the first time in nearly half a century, and the last time was the same day in 1977.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott expressed condolences to the people of the state on social media, "I know that the snow on May 9 is not a popular sight for many Vermont people, just like we are careful to let outdoor entertainment It ’s the same again. "
He said, "But just as better weather is coming, better days will come. We will get through the hardships together." It is said that Vermont just canceled the "home order" a few days ago.