Grip of Winter

It can be beautiful, but it's also deadly. From Alaska around to Russia, the northern hemisphere is in the grips of winter. European reports have at least 164 people dead from the cold. Thousands have been cut off as entire areas of Eastern Europe are no longer reachable, except by helicopter. Air drops have been made in many places, to supply cut off towns and villages. Temperatures have been dropping to the mid negative 30s F.

Record snows have paused in Alaska, where some areas have seen temperatures reach below negative 60 F. And as we speak Colorado and other sections of the Rockies and western plains are experiencing a storm that could plant up to two feet of snow in metro areas, with mountain regions expecting between one and four feet.

If you're anywhere in the cold and or snowy regions, please remember to dress in warm layers. This isn't just to avoid getting sick. Your life could easily be on the line throughout the cold and snowing areas, so take care of yourself and your loved ones.