This winter blast will get worse, with harmful weather reaching virtually every area of the nation — such as a historical storm at Texas.
From the Pacific Northwest, a significant storm dropped heavy snow and freezing rain in Portland and Seattle.
The COVID-19 mass vaccination site at Portland’s Oregon Convention Center is closed on Saturday and Sunday because of the weather,” stated Oregon Health & Science University.
Virginia State Police said troopers have reacted to 283 crashes Saturday.
A wintry mix of snow, snow, sleet and freezing rain can proceed through the Northeast Saturday night. There might still be freezing states and slick streets across the Interstate 95 corridor.
In Texas, where roughly 16,000 clients happen to be without electricity, Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration in all 254 counties because of severe weather he predicted unprecedented for the nation.
Every component of Texas will face freezing states and a few regions could see record-breaking snowfall,” Abbott said.
“There will be a number of roads throughout the country which is going to be exceedingly dangerous to push ,” Abbott warned.
Police have responded to over 1,000 crashes since Thursday, officials said.
Back in Austin, all Saturday appointments have been canceled in the town’s three COVID-19 vaccine practices”because of inclement weather and icy road conditions,” the city said. All appointments scheduled for the afternoon — roughly 2,300 — were for instant dosages, officials explained.
Dallas County health officials stated its Fair Park vaccine place will be closed Saturday through Monday.
In Dallas, snow will make travel extremely hard on Sunday and Monday.
An arctic blast may even send temperatures diving in Texas.
Back in Houston, it is going to feel just like single-digit temperatures.
