Colder than Mars in some places

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A winter storm system moving across the United States has left the Midwest colder than the planet Mars. In some places across the Midwest, temperatures have plummeted to -70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Winter flights have been delayed across the country as people struggle to get back home for the holidays. Nearly two-thirds of the country lies under severe winter weather warnings.

Experts are calling the snowstorm a “once-in-a-generation” event. At Chicago O’Hare International Airport, a fourth of arrivals have been cancelled, and the average delay has been 2 and a half hours. Many warn that exposure to such extreme temperatures could cause rapid frostbite within minutes.

According to the Daily Mail, Southwest Airlines has the most cancellations and delays with a total of 602. American Airlines has canceled/delayed around 136 flights, while Alaska Airlines has canceled/delayed 128. These numbers should continue to grow as temperatures continue dipping and icing gets worse.