Storm Causes Freezing Conditions Across North America

A major winter storm has impacted millions across North America, resulting in a historic accumulation of snow and ice as an Arctic air mass envelops the region. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe explains how a rare combination of a polar vortex and an atmospheric river led to this record-breaking event. The storm has created hazardous conditions, significantly affecting daily life. Authorities are mobilizing resources to manage the severe weather’s aftermath.

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