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Chicago, IL – Millions across the Midwest and East Coast, including Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, are facing the aftermath of heavy snowfall as an Arctic blast sweeps across the nation, bringing subzero temperatures and raising concerns about frozen pipes.
According to the National Weather Service, parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maryland received up to 6 inches of snow, while strong winds caused drifting and hazardous road conditions. With temperatures now plummeting, wind chills in the Midwest are expected to fall as low as -40°F in some areas, and between -10°F and -20°F in the Great Lakes and eastern states. …