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Snow Storm takes a toll on USA and Canada:- More than 250 million people from USA and Canada are struck because of the snow storm that took place last weekend. The icy storm claimed 22 lives across the nation during the holiday weekend. The citizens struggled to come out and enjoy their Christmas weekend. More than 1.5 million people are left without power and thousands of flights remained canceled because of the harsh weather. The storm is extended across 2000 miles between Texas and Quebec. There was zero visibility in regions like Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and Buffalo, New York. Ontario and Quebec are left with heaps of snow from Canada. Temperatures in some of the American states dropped down to -45 degrees. This is the worst ever Christmas season for USA and Canada told the people.

More than 18 million people have been warned to stay indoors because of the snow storm. Some of the citizens have been spotted in ice skating in Seattle and Portland. In some major traffic accidents, more than 50 cars got damaged and four people were injured. There are strong winds across some of the major cities of USA. The bone-chilling weather will continue in the USA for a week more as per the authorities. The officials said that there is a life-threatening situation and they asked the people to be extra cautious. National Guard troops are monitoring the situation to rescue the people.