Un frío ártico se apodera del noreste de Estados Unidos tras el ciclón bomba (FOTOS)

Un frío ártico se apodera del noreste de Estados Unidos tras el ciclón bomba (FOTOS)

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: A snow plows next to the Statue of Liberty on January 5, 2018 in New York City. New York City dug out from the "Bomb Cyclone" under frigid temperatures. John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY –  John Moore/Getty Images/AFP

 

Una ola de frío glacial que puede congelar rutas nevadas, provocar accidentes y complicar aún más la vida de las personas sin hogar se apoderó el viernes de la costa este de Estados Unidos tras el paso de un “ciclón bomba”.

“La costa este amaneció con un frío ártico esta mañana” tras el inusual ciclón provocado por una caída drástica de la presión barométrica, un proceso conocido como bombogénesis, indicó el Servicio Nacional del Clima (SNC).





Aunque paró de nevar, “habrán temperaturas amargamente frías y ventiscas peligrosas en el próximo par de días”, precisó.

El SNC pronostica temperaturas de unos -20ºC en Nueva York, Nueva Jersey o Massachusetts, y hasta de -40º más al norte, de Maine a New Hampshire.

A raíz del ciclón, que azotó primero el sur de Estados Unidos provocando la primera nieve en tres décadas en Florida, más de 5.500 vuelos fueron anulados en todo el país desde el jueves.

Los dos aeropuertos de Nueva York, que habían cerrado sus pistas, reabrieron el viernes, pero un 20% de los vuelos en el aeropuerto JFK fueron cancelados, así como un 30% en Boston, según el sitio FlightAware.

En Boston olas de agua helada invadieron el puerto, una zona turística y una estación de metro, que recibió casi un metro de agua en las mayores inundaciones en la ciudad en 40 años.

En Virginia, más de 40.000 personas sufrieron cortes de electricidad, y miles más quedaron sin luz a lo largo de la costa, entre ellos unos 10.000 residentes de Massachusetts.

En varios estados se declaró el estado de emergencia, que incluyó a la ciudad de Nueva York, así como a Westcherster y Long Island.

La Gran Manzana, que recibió el jueves casi 25 cm de nieve, amaneció el viernes soleada y con cielos despejados, pero como en Boston, el termómetro marca -12ºC.

Las escuelas reabrieron y miles de empleados palean a mano y en camiones la nieve sucia de calles y aceras.

El aire del Ártico, acoplado a vientos fuertes a veces superiores a los 60 km/h, puede bajar la temperatura corporal y provocar hipotermia, advirtió el SNC.

La costa este es azotada por una ola de frío con temperaturas muy por debajo del promedio desde después de la Navidad.

Pero dentro de seis a 10 días, el termómetro subirá y se ubicará por encima del promedio, vaticinó el SNC. “Buenas noticias tras muchas semanas de frío atroz”.

AFP

A homeless person's tent is seen on an overpass in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A homeless person’s tent is seen on an overpass in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A homeless person's tent is seen on an overpass in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A homeless person’s tent is seen on an overpass in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Two motorcycle police drive by a frozen Potomac river in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Two motorcycle police drive by a frozen Potomac river in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
The Washington Monument is seen across the frozen reflecting pool in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
The Washington Monument is seen across the frozen reflecting pool in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
The Lincoln memorial and Washington Monument are seen near a frozen Potomac river in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
The Lincoln memorial and Washington Monument are seen near a frozen Potomac river in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
The Washington Monument is seen across the frozen Constitution Garden pond in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
The Washington Monument is seen across the frozen Constitution Garden pond in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A park ranger tries to stay warm as he waits for tourists at the entrance to the White House visitors entrance in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A park ranger tries to stay warm as he waits for tourists at the entrance to the White House visitors entrance in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Footprints are seen frozen in the Constitution Garden pond near the Washington monument in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Footprints are seen frozen in the Constitution Garden pond near the Washington monument in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A woman covers her face as she tries to stay warm while walking on the National Mall in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A woman covers her face as she tries to stay warm while walking on the National Mall in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Parts of the Arlington cemetary is seen across a frozen Potomac river in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Parts of the Arlington cemetary is seen across a frozen Potomac river in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
The urban neighborhood of Rosslyn is seen across a frozen Potomac river in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
The urban neighborhood of Rosslyn is seen across a frozen Potomac river in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A river marker floats on a frozen Potomac river in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A river marker floats on a frozen Potomac river in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Tourists have photos taken on the steps of the Lincoln memorial in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Tourists have photos taken on the steps of the Lincoln memorial in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Tourists have photos taken near the White House in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Tourists have photos taken near the White House in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A tourist has a photo taken near the White House in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A tourist has a photo taken near the White House in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A homeless man rests on top of a subway vent grate as a tourist walks past in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018. The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
A homeless man rests on top of a subway vent grate as a tourist walks past in Washington, DC on January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service said that very cold temperatures and wind chills will follow for much of the eastern third of the US through the weekend. A cold wave gripping a large section of the United States had already been blamed for a dozen deaths. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: A snow plows Liberty Island next to the Statue of Liberty on January 5, 2018 in New York City. New York City dug out from the "Bomb Cyclone" under frigid temperatures. John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 05: A snow plows Liberty Island next to the Statue of Liberty on January 5, 2018 in New York City. New York City dug out from the “Bomb Cyclone” under frigid temperatures. John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: The Statue of Liberty stands on a snowy Liberty Island on January 5, 2018 in New York City. New York City dug out from the "Bomb Cyclone" under frigid temperatures. John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 05: The Statue of Liberty stands on a snowy Liberty Island on January 5, 2018 in New York City. New York City dug out from the “Bomb Cyclone” under frigid temperatures. John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: A snow plows next to the Statue of Liberty on January 5, 2018 in New York City. New York City dug out from the "Bomb Cyclone" under frigid temperatures. John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 05: A snow plows next to the Statue of Liberty on January 5, 2018 in New York City. New York City dug out from the “Bomb Cyclone” under frigid temperatures. John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
WHITE PLAINS, NY - JANUARY 05: Golf course sand traps sit covered in snow on January 5, 2018 near White Plains, United States. New York dug out from the "Bomb Cyclone" under frigid temperatures. John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
WHITE PLAINS, NY – JANUARY 05: Golf course sand traps sit covered in snow on January 5, 2018 near White Plains, United States. New York dug out from the “Bomb Cyclone” under frigid temperatures. John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: A snow plows next to the Statue of Liberty on January 5, 2018 in New York City. New York City dug out from the "Bomb Cyclone" under frigid temperatures. John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 05: A snow plows next to the Statue of Liberty on January 5, 2018 in New York City. New York City dug out from the “Bomb Cyclone” under frigid temperatures. John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: The Harlem Meer of Central Park lies under a blanket of snow on January 5, 2018 in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Under frigid temperatures, New York City dug out from the "Bomb Cyclone." John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 05: The Harlem Meer of Central Park lies under a blanket of snow on January 5, 2018 in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Under frigid temperatures, New York City dug out from the “Bomb Cyclone.” John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: Baseball fields lie under a blanket of snow on January 5, 2018 in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Under frigid temperatures, New York City dug out from the "Bomb Cyclone." John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 05: Baseball fields lie under a blanket of snow on January 5, 2018 in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Under frigid temperatures, New York City dug out from the “Bomb Cyclone.” John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: A snow plow moves through Central Park on January 5, 2018 in New York City. Under frigid temperatures, New York City dug out from the "Bomb Cyclone." John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 05: A snow plow moves through Central Park on January 5, 2018 in New York City. Under frigid temperatures, New York City dug out from the “Bomb Cyclone.” John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: Traffic moves over the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge next to the snow-blanketed Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point on January 5, 2018 in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City. Under frigid temperatures, New York City dug out from the "Bomb Cyclone." John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 05: Traffic moves over the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge next to the snow-blanketed Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point on January 5, 2018 in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City. Under frigid temperatures, New York City dug out from the “Bomb Cyclone.” John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: Rikers Island jail complex (R) stands under a blanket of snow next to La Guardia Airport on January 5, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Under frigid temperatures, New York City dug out from the "Bomb Cyclone." John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 05: Rikers Island jail complex (R) stands under a blanket of snow next to La Guardia Airport on January 5, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Under frigid temperatures, New York City dug out from the “Bomb Cyclone.” John Moore/Getty Images/AFP
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 05: People are reflected in a frozen window the morning after a massive winter storm on January 5, 2018 in Boston, United States. Schools and businesses throughout the Boston area get back to work today after the city received over a foot of snow during a fast moving storm yesterday. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 05: People are reflected in a frozen window the morning after a massive winter storm on January 5, 2018 in Boston, United States. Schools and businesses throughout the Boston area get back to work today after the city received over a foot of snow during a fast moving storm yesterday. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 05: A couple dig their car out the morning after a massive winter storm on January 5, 2018 in Boston, United States. Schools and businesses throughout the Boston area get back to work today after the city received over a foot of snow during a fast moving storm yesterday. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 05: A couple dig their car out the morning after a massive winter storm on January 5, 2018 in Boston, United States. Schools and businesses throughout the Boston area get back to work today after the city received over a foot of snow during a fast moving storm yesterday. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 05: A man is reflected in a frozen window the morning after a massive winter storm on January 5, 2018 in Boston, United States. Schools and businesses throughout the Boston area get back to work today after the city received over a foot of snow during a fast moving storm yesterday. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 05: A man is reflected in a frozen window the morning after a massive winter storm on January 5, 2018 in Boston, United States. Schools and businesses throughout the Boston area get back to work today after the city received over a foot of snow during a fast moving storm yesterday. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP