A "cyclonic bomb". Here is how the phenomenon that has shaken North America in recent days, especially the United States, is described. This winter storm described as "historic" has already caused the death of at least 17 people in eight states of the country, according to the latest report from the American authorities established on Saturday, December 24. The temperature felt sometimes dropped below -40°C, and some 200,000 homes were still without electricity on Sunday at noon (Paris time). France info looks back on this impressive storm in pictures. 

                                       Massive snowfall

The snow was invited to the end of the year festivities starting with the State of Washington, in the northwest of the country, before falling en masse in several other states. Storm Elliot then hit a wide area stretching from Texas to Quebec, and millions of Americans soon found themselves facing a thick white blanket. More than a meter of snow fell in the space of a few hours, especially in upstate New York, forcing residents of the area to remain confined to their homes