Extreme cold leads to power outages and school closures across the state.

A resident in Michigan captured a remarkable sight as their US flag became completely frozen due to a severe ice storm affecting the area.

On Wednesday, 22 February, Twitter user Cody (@BahaCur_10) shared video footage depicting the harsh weather conditions, explaining that when he tried to remove the flag, it was “frozen into the base.”

The snowstorm resulted in hundreds of thousands of residents losing power on Thursday. In light of the dangerous conditions, school districts in Ottawa, Kent, and Kalamazoo counties opted to close for two days to ensure student safety amid the frigid temperatures.