Freezing conditions have extended as far south as Texas where there have been concerns for the power grid.
At least 130 bats have been rescued in Houston, Texas, after falling from a bridge when they became frozen due to the current inclement weather, according to local reports.
The Great Lakes region has been hit by a bomb cyclone, caused by a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure, with temperatures forecast for the low teens on Saturday, though it is expected to feel significantly colder once wind chill is factored in. Snow removal vehicles try to clear roads in downtown Detroit on December 23, 2022 in Detroit, United States. In Houston, Texas, a woman rescued at least 130 bats that had frozen and fallen to the ground.Large parts of the eastern and central U.S. face"dangerously cold wind chills" on Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service .
The NWS added"being outdoors could lead to frostbite in minutes," for the worst-affected areas, and said anyone traveling should"prepare for extreme cold" and"pack winter safety kits in your vehicles."
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