Jack Frost, Elsa, Punxsutawney Phil Wanted by Police, But Who's to Blame for Winter?

— -- It's a cold case perplexing law enforcement departments across the country - who's to blame for the snow and sub-zero temperatures this winter?

In connection with the mounds of snow and frozen tundra that the United States has become, police have issued arrest warrants for three suspects: Jack Frost, also known as Old Man Winter; Queen Elsa of Arendelle, also known as the Snow Queen from Disney's "Frozen"; and, Punxsutawney Phil, also known as - well, the groundhog that sees (or doesn't see) his shadow in early February every year.

In Eaton, Ohio, police have accused Jack Frost of "dumping snow and ice on roadways and sidewalks, leaving a wake of cold air, causing excessive snow shoveling, missed school days, and frost nipped noses." Police also warned that he may be traveling with Frosty the Snowman.

The low temperature there was forecast at -8 degrees today.

Further south, in Harlan, Kentucky, police searched for Elsa, describing her as a "blonde female last seen wearing a long blue dress and is known to burst into song "Let it Go!" Today's low in Harlan was -11 degrees.

Police in Merrimack, New Hampshire, seemingly started the trend, accusing Punxsutawney Phil of failing to disclose that six more weeks of winter meant "mountains of snow." The low temperature there today was 3 degrees.

It's unclear if police in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where Phil lives, would extradite the groundhog to Merrimack if he was arrested. A ski resort about an hour from Merrimack has since offered Phil asylum.

Police in Merrimack also posted an incorrect photo of Phil, instead using a photo of the mischievous gopher from the 1980 Bill Murray film "Caddyshack." That may explain why he hasn't been found yet.

Especially cold weather has plagued much of the country this week, with at least 70 record lows broken today from Indiana to Connecticut to Florida.

As of 1 p.m., 22 states were under winter advisories, watches, or warnings.