Polar vortex: cold that has killed dozens to give way to 'spring-like' weather

• Meteorologists predict big shift in temperature early next week
  
• Rapid thaw could create burst pipes and flooded rivers

The bitter cold gripping the American east and midwest, blamed for claiming at least two dozen lives so far, is expected to turn into spring-like weather by early next week, according to forecasters.

Just days after arctic conditions, temperatures are expected to climb by as much as 80 degrees Fahrenheit in some regions. Experts said the rapid thaw is unprecedented, and could create its own problems – bursting pipes, flooding rivers and crumbling roads.

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from US news | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2S1OuIs