Canada and the northeastern regions of the United States were hit by the strongest snow storm.
The weather in Canada will continue to be extremely severe over the next few hours, with the state of Maine expected to experience a chilly wind chill of minus 51 degrees Celsius.
Boston is experiencing a wind chill of minus 34 degrees Celsius while schools remain closed in most areas on Friday.
A low of minus 23 degrees Celsius is predicted in New York City.
The country’s meteorological department says that the situation is likely to improve from Sunday.
