The National Weather Service has warned that a major Arctic outbreak will sweep across much of the United States beginning this weekend, bringing exceptionally cold temperatures that are expected to last well into mid-January.

Winter winds in the US have delivered deadly surf conditions to western states and reports of tornadoes to Texas, as parts of the US faced severe weather over the holidays.

A powerful winter storm is expected to disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans across the U.S., bringing heavy snow, plunging temperatures, strong winds, and rain.