Dangerously cold arctic air moves into US freezing out more than 100m over holiday weekend

Following this week’s storms, more winter weather will continue to pound much of the eastern U.S. this weekend, bringing impacts for more than 100m Americans ahead of dangerously cold arctic air. Much of the nation is set for a triple threat this weekend of rain, snow and bitter cold, as a storm moves east of the Rockies. "Storms have been on a fast track across the U.S. since the start of the month, and the next one on deck will be no exception," forecasting company AccuWeather’s Senior Director of Forecast Operations Dan DePodwin said in a statement. "Most storms have been crossing the country in three days." Inclement weather will start over the central Plains, creating slippery driving conditions in Nebraska as snow, sleet, and drizzle falls. Through Saturday, airline delays are expected in major cities across the northern and eastern U.S., AccuWeather said. They include Minneapolis, Chicago, Albany, Boston, and Detroit. “Direct airline delays are anticipated in these locations due to deicing operations. Ripple-effect flight cancelations will be possible across the U.S.,” it cautioned.<br/>Some flights were already canceled in Washington D.C., according to tracker FlightAware.<br/>