"Ah, fuck yeah!" America yells in excitement. Tony helps America with his jacket, unphased by his giddy behavior. "I waited over a gazillion years for this fucking day! Kingdom Hearts III, here I come!" He slams open the door.

A blast of freezing wind hits his face like a wrecking ball made out of ice. He stands behind the doorway, reluctant to head out onto the snow-covered streets, devoid of any life with no one in sight. He slowly closes the door behind him.

"I'll guess I'll buy it digitally then..." He slinks underneath a giant blanket.

"Good idea," says Tony.

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Atlanta, Georgia ~ 41°F

"Oh my God, Georgia! It was brief, but I finally got some snow in my home! It was so scary, yet so magical!" Mississippi continues to prattle while drinking warm tea in her living room.

"That's wonderful, sweetie." Georgia calmly sips her cup of tea.

She shivers with excitement. "Even more amazing, I hear this year is going to bring me lots of snow. Like, maybe two inches of it! I can't wait!" Her laughter becomes the envy of many Americans trying to survive the polar vortex.

"Well, hopefully this cold snap doesn't bother the Super Bowl's schedule too much. The cancelled flights are making me worry for my guests."

"Oh, right! I'm surprised they haven't put it off. By the way, who are you rooting for in this year's Super Bowl?"

She scoffs, "The Rams, obviously. I still haven't forgiven the Patriots for that loss." She pouts.

"Oh, yeah! I still can't believe the Patriots came back from a 28-3 lead. You must've been in quite a shock," she giggles.

Georgia glares at her. "Yes... Quite a shock..." She sips her tea.

"Hm... I guess I'll root for the Rams, too." She shrugs. "Sorry, Louise. I know she's still mad about the Saints not going to the Super Bowl and is rooting for the Pats to beat Cali's butt. However, I hate to see the Pats win again. I'm so sick of watching the Patriots in another Super Bowl!"

"Same," she bluntly agrees. "I still feel bad for Missouri. She was really optimistic, thinking she could beat Massachusetts." She sips her tea. "As much as I hate to see Cali win all the time, if the Rams manage to beat the Patriots, I'll consider it a win for America."

"Yeah! Let's hope the Rams win. For America!"

Georgia sighs. "Anyway, let's just hope this weather doesn't get any worse than it is now. I can't imagine having to go through a freezing winter. Dreadful for people in the Northeastern and Midwestern states. I pray nothing horrible happens to them." She sips her tea.

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Boston, Massachusetts ~ 25°F

"Made it!" Massachusetts arrives at the airport, his head covered in snow.

He heads over to the terminal, hoping to catch his flight to Atlanta in time for the upcoming Super Bowl. But when he gets there, he learns his flight has been delayed. He looks out the glass window and sees the plane being showered with hot water. He breathes out a groan before heading over to the waiting area. Until his flight is ready, he distracts himself with social media, seeing how his fellow states are doing during this harsh winter.

Ohio@buckeye17

Woke up to a loud shake and boom this morning. Thought it was construction. It turned out to be an ice quake...

Michigan@thewolverine26

HELL has LITERALLY frozen over!!! ❄❄👿❄❄

North Dakota@roughrider39

Not enough snow - my sister in -20°F weather. smh

Colorado@rockymountainhigh

blessed with some extra snow for some gnarly snowboarding

Iowa@amaizing_hawkeye

Just fed my farm animals this morning... Can't feel my face... Going back inside... Can't talk or I'll die... #polarvortex #staysafe #staywarm

South Carolina@PrincessPalmetto

Just helped @coolguychicago arrest Elsa the Snow Queen from unleashing anymore terror onto the North. Y'all can thank me later.

Virginia@QueenElizaX

Can someone explain the Shaggy from Scooby Doo memes to me? I've seen it everywhere, and I honestly don't get it.

California@goldengurl31

i like seriously can't wait for the Super Bowl. GO RAMS!!! 🐏

Louisiana@bayoubabe18

Replying @goldengurl31 @official_nfl 🖕🏾😡🖕🏾

Massachusetts hears the announcer notify his flight is ready for take off. He gets up from his seat and leaves for the terminal.

~ Hetalia! ~

Chicago, Illinois ~ -13°F

After setting fire to the train tracks like no big deal, Illinois and Wisconsin take a train on their way to see "Hamilton: An American Musical" once again. When they get to the theater, however, they notice the doors are closed shut.

"Aaaaaawww!" She and Illinois awkwardly stand outside the theatre. "B-B-Brrrrrrr, kills Hamilton again!"

Illinois groans. "Y-Your puns are g-going to kill me b-before the cold d-does," his teeth chatter.

"What now?"

"We should head back to my place." He shivers. "G-Get ourselves warmed up. Watch a movie or something to pass the time."

"Oooh." She makes a cat smile. "Are you asking me to Netflix and chill?" She wags her eyebrows.

He rolls his eyes. "It's already cold enough as it is with your lukewarm puns."

She chortles and snorts, "I'm only joking. Never in a million years will I ever get together with a FIB."

"Hahahaha! I'm not surprised. You cheeseheads would rather fuck cheese than actual human beings."

The two share a warm laugh in the freezing Windy City.

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"Like, bro, do you really have to play that game in the dark?" America whines as he curls underneath a pile of blankets.

He can't help but watch Tony play the Resident Evil 2 remake on his TV. He wants to look away, but he doesn't. Tony continues to play the horror game, paying no attention to America's shivering. The alien gives off creepy chuckle, spooking America like crazy.

"Why can't spring come soon- AAAaaaaAAAhhh!" America screams seeing Mr. X appear out of nowhere on screen. He quickly hides his head underneath the blankets, hibernating until spring's arrival.

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+ In summary, a polar vortex is a low-pressure area near the Earth's poles; they aren't new. They tend to fluctuate in strength every year. Whenever they're strong, they're usually well-contained around the poles. But when they weaken, the vortices will sometimes break off into two or more disorganized vortices that'll migrate as far as the equator, bringing arctic temperatures over such areas.

- Such a case happened in the early months of 2019. Many states in America as well as many provinces in Canada faced a cold wave of subzero temperatures. States such as Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois declared states of emergences. Some Midwestern cities such as Chicago had temperatures as low as - 50°F. People living in those area would often hear booming sounds coming from 'frost quakes'. And in parts of the Southern United States, people there saw snow, an atypical phenomenon in the region. Classes were cancelled, flights were cancelled, anyone in such areas were told to stay warm at home. Good advice!

+ Even though this is a light-hearted chapter, the cold wave itself shouldn't be taken lightly. Some people have died from the subzero temperatures. WIthout a doubt, there'll be more cold waves happening the future. To anyone anticipating cold temperatures, always be prepared and stay warm.

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