US weather: Arctic blast set to shatter temperature records across country as plane skids off runway amid heavy snow

Historic 'Siberian express' brings below-freezing temperatures to eastern United States

Snow falls at O'Hare Airport in Chicago (AP)

An Arctic blast sweeping across the eastern United States could break nearly 400 records as it brings below-freezing temperatures, according to America's National Weather Service.

The treacherous conditions have already caused a plane to slide across the runway at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, where more than 1,000 flights have been cancelled after as much as six inches of snow fell.

The unusually cold air mass came from Siberia — a phenomenon known as a “Siberian Express”. It is predicted to bring temperatures 15 to 25 degrees below average for this time of year until Wednesday night.

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Key Points

• Nearly 400 temperature records set to be broken 
• Plane slides across runway amid heavy snow 

[12 November 2019 15:17 · emma.snaith]

8-year-old girl killed on icy road

An 8-year-old girl was killed when a car lost control on an icy road, according to the Kansana Highway Patrol.

The car crossed the center line and hit the vehicle carrying the child head-on. 

[12 November 2019 15:27 · emma.snaith]

61 crashes reported near St Louis

More than 60 car crashes were reported near St Louis in Missouri as snow began to fall yesterday.

Nine people were injured in the crashes, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol Troop.

[12 November 2019 16:07 · emma.snaith]

Autumn leaves covered in snow

Snowfall has hit many eastern US states before trees have shed their autumn leaves.

[12 November 2019 16:32 · emma.snaith]

Eastern states set to be hit by fresh snow 

The National Weather service predicts fresh snow will hit Eastern US states until midday on Thursday.

[12 November 2019 16:34 · emma.snaith]

That's all today for our live coverage of the latest US weather forecasts.