Severe weather is expected to hit the USA and Canada starting today (Friday) and for the next few days.
The weather is expected to include an extreme cold wave, including snow and strong winds. The unusual situation is expected to last at least until next Wednesday. According to the forecast, temperatures in New York are expected to drop Up to minus 12 degrees tonight.
The cold will affect not only the northeastern country.
The degrees in Chicago will drop to minus 22 degrees tonight, while during the day a heavy cold of minus 16 degrees will prevail.
Also in Boston, minus 10 degrees is expected tonight.
Unusual weather is also expected in Montreal and Toronto with up to minus 12 degrees during the next few days, as well as in various areas throughout the country.
Extreme cold.
Snowstorm in New York (archive), photo: AFP
Significant tourist traffic from Israel
The USA is considered one of the Israelis' favorite destinations with the most significant tourist traffic from the country. Every day, about 16 direct flights take off from Tel Aviv to the USA on its various countries, along with many Israelis who fly to the country via Europe.
The extreme weather is expected to cause many flight cancellations, delays and disruptions.
Flight cancellations, delays and disruptions.
Air Canada plane (archive), photo: Reuters
In a situation of heavy snow and strong winds, the airports may be closed and there is a fear that the authorities will transfer some of the landings to other airports.
If you intend to fly to one of the US states or to Canada in the coming days, it is recommended to check with the airline that the flight is expected to take place as planned.
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