Heavy snowfall in the United States led to massive accidents and avalanche convergence

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The northwestern part of the United States is faced with heavy snowfall, in some places the height of snowfall reaches 6 inches (about 15 cm).

Thousands of people due to snowfall stuck on roads in Portland, Oregon 15 December, reports Accuweather.com.

The problem in the city was aggravated by the fact that local authorities do not sprinkle salt on the roads for environmental reasons, and also because heavy snowfall in the city occurs infrequently.

Cork in Portland.
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Many drivers abandoned their cars on the sidelines or just in the middle of the road, which further aggravated the situation, city transport works intermittently.

Heavy snowfall led to the descent of several avalanches in the mountains near Portland, three of which blocked traffic on the highway number XXUMX, information about the victims or victims was not.

Snow in the state was accompanied by a strong cold wind, the air temperature in the city was about -2 degrees Celsius.

There were several accidents on the roads, including those involving the school bus, reports ABC News.

According to police, as a result of this incident, no one was seriously injured.

An accident in Pennsylvania caused 22 of a truck and almost 37 of a car because of the snow that turned the road into a skating rink, reports Flap ship.

The police say that there are victims in this large-scale accident, but the exact number of injured cannot yet be named.

A few days earlier a massive accident due to snow occurred in michigan.

According to weather forecasters, big snowfalls in Chicago, which began in the city about a week ago, will gradually recede.

New York authorities warned residents about cold weather and snowfall starting in December 16, and released recommendations on how to protect yourself and heat the house.

This weekend weather forecasters expect snow in Washington, Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin.

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