A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the U.S. stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast early Monday, prompting schools and government offices in several states to close, The Associated Press reported.
In photos: Winter blast in US Midwest and East Coast

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A man runs along the National Mall as snow falls during a winter storm in Washington, Jan. 6, 2025.

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A person dusts snow off of a car during a winter storm, Jan. 5, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Vehicles drive along a highway during a winter storm, Jan. 5, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio.