Winter blast could affect travel, NFL Playoffs
Newsy
Wind chills of nearly 50 below zero and blizzard conditions will impact parts of the Central U.S. this weekend.
Much of the Midwest and Plains is bracing for the coldest weather of the season thus far with some regions experiencing dangerous wind chills and blizzard conditions.
Blizzard warnings were in place from Iowa to Michigan, while areas as far south as Texas were being advised of hazardous wind chills.
A low-pressure system is sweeping across the U.S., bringing precipitation, cold weather and high winds with it. Areas of the Northern Plains were being warned to prepare for wind chills as cold as negative 50. Even the Texas panhandle could experience temperatures 25 degrees below zero.
Flight delays and cancellations were popping up throughout the Midwest on Friday. According to FlightAware, nearly 1,900 flights across the U.S. have been canceled for Friday. At Chicago O'Hare, 40% of the flights on Friday have been canceled. There have already been more than three dozen flight cancellations scheduled for Saturday, as well.
