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Ahead of the year-end travel season, which lasts from Christmas to New Year's, a 'bomb cyclone' hit all over the United States and took an emergency.



On the 22nd local time, foreign media such as the Associated Press and CNN reported that a 'bomb cyclone', an abnormal winter weather accompanied by snowstorms and strong winds, was sweeping the United States.



The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a cold wave warning for 48 of the 50 states in the United States.



"A once-in-a-decade winter storm will move from the Midwest to the East, with far-reaching effects across an area of ​​about 135 million people by the end of the week," he predicted.



In fact, in some mountainous regions of Montana, the temperature dropped to -46 degrees below zero that day, and in northwestern Canada, there were areas with -53 degrees below zero.



Denver also recorded -31 degrees Celsius, the lowest temperature in 32 years.



The NWS warned, "This cold is so threatening that it can cause frostbite to the skin in just 10 minutes."



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It is said that not only cold waves but also heavy snowfall will hit all over the United States.



Up to 18 cm of snow is expected in Chicago, and a record snow accumulation of up to 91 cm is predicted in Buffalo in northwest New York.



Meanwhile, a 'bomb cyclone' is a low-pressure storm created by the meeting of cold air currents and moist air in the Arctic, and is also called a 'winter hurricane' because of its tremendous power.



It is especially dangerous because it can accompany everything from snowstorms to heavy rains and floods.



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As a result, more than 2,200 flights, both international and domestic, were canceled across the United States on the 22nd alone.



In addition, Amtrak suspended train service on more than 20 routes, mainly in the Midwest.



In addition, it is said that in areas with heavy snow, police are helping vehicles run on highways.



US President Joe Biden also asked for attention at the White House briefing that day, saying it was a "serious situation."



"Current weather is not just the snowy days of childhood," he said. "Please refrain from going out and reconsider your holiday travel plans."



(Photo = AP, Yonhap News)