Winter storm slams into eastern United States, brings heavy snow
2 years, 10 months ago

Winter storm slams into eastern United States, brings heavy snow

Al Jazeera  

The cities of New York and Boston bear the brunt of the storm as thousands of flights are cancelled. With blizzard warnings in effect, cities including New York and Boston bore the brunt of the storm on Saturday morning, but the far-reaching system also hit the mid-Atlantic. The NWS warned of “dangerous blizzard conditions” along portions of the mid-Atlantic and New England coasts, with predicted snowfall accumulations of more than 2 feet in the area around Boston. ‘Historic storm’ The governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency, while Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a snow emergency. “Get home safely tonight, remain home over the weekend, avoid any unnecessary travel,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement, singling out Long Island, New York City and the lower Hudson Valley for particularly deep snow.

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Christmas travel Chaos: Snow, freezing temperatures, and delays disrupt roads and flights
3 days, 14 hours ago

Christmas travel Chaos: Snow, freezing temperatures, and delays disrupt roads and flights

India Today  

The weather may play spoilsport for millions of USA citizens as they prepare to travel during the holidays. Forecasters say that heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and robust winds may blanket parts of the United States and jeopardize their travel plans. The Great Lakes region will experience lake-effect snow, which will cause travellers to be stuck on planes due to flight …

Hardy souls across New England and New York dig out after major winter storm
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Hardy souls across New England and New York dig out after major winter storm

Hindustan Times  

BOSTON — Thousands of hardy souls across New England spent Sunday digging out after a major weekend storm dumped more than two feet of snow in some areas, caused multiple road accidents, downed power lines and left hundreds of thousands across the Northeast in the dark, some perhaps for days. HT Image Heavy snowfall from the storm stretched across the …

US winter storm: One dead, over 1000 flights cancelled as powerful Nor'easter sweeps northeast
10 months, 1 week ago

US winter storm: One dead, over 1000 flights cancelled as powerful Nor'easter sweeps northeast

Hindustan Times  

A terrible winter storm that wreaked devastation across the northeastern region in the United States claimed the life of a 20-year-old man in rural Pennsylvania after his snowmobile smacked a downed utility line. Winter storm sweeps parts of the Northeast in the US The rider, whose identity has not been revealed yet, sustained fatal injuries after he struck with a …

Quick-moving winter storm brings snow to Northeast, disrupting travel and schools
10 months, 1 week ago

Quick-moving winter storm brings snow to Northeast, disrupting travel and schools

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — A quick-moving winter storm battered cities in the Northeast with snowfall, sending huge waves crashing into the New England coastline and forcing New York City schools into glitch-filled remote learning reminiscent of the early days of the pandemic. “It’s been a quiet winter, so it’s kind of welcoming,” Ricky Smith said as he made his way to …

Winter weather is snarling air travel. Here's what to do if your flight is canceled
11 months ago

Winter weather is snarling air travel. Here's what to do if your flight is canceled

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here’s what to know about your rights, and what to know when cancellations start piling up: Watch the weather forecast …

Winter weather is snarling air travel. Here’s what to do if your flight is canceled
11 months ago

Winter weather is snarling air travel. Here’s what to do if your flight is canceled

Associated Press  

A winter storm made its way across the eastern half of the United States on Wednesday, snarling traffic in the air and on the highways. Here’s what to know about your rights, and what to know when cancellations start piling up: WATCH THE WEATHER FORECAST When airlines expect bad weather to create problems for flights, they often give travelers a …

Dangerously cold temps continue to blast much of the US, keeping schools closed and flights grounded
11 months, 1 week ago

Dangerously cold temps continue to blast much of the US, keeping schools closed and flights grounded

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dangerously cold wind chills continued …

US braces for record lows, and frigid winds in widespread winter storm. See where record-low temperatures will strike
11 months, 1 week ago

US braces for record lows, and frigid winds in widespread winter storm. See where record-low temperatures will strike

Hindustan Times  

A blast of frigid Arctic air has plunged the US into a dangerous winter storm, bringing record snowfall, freezing rain, and subzero temperatures across vast swathes of the country. The storm, which blanketed the Midwest, Great Plains, and Northeast with snow over the weekend, is now driving "dangerously cold temperatures" eastward, with new record lows expected in many places. The …

Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures
11 months, 1 week ago

Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Brutally cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills stayed put across much of the U.S. Monday, promising the coldest temperatures ever for Iowa’s presidential nominating contest, holding up travelers, and testing the mettle of NFL fans in Buffalo for a playoff game that was delayed a day by wind-whipped snow. About 150 million Americans were under a windchill …

Millions of Americans face below-zero temperatures as storms bring blast of Arctic air, snow and ice
11 months, 1 week ago

Millions of Americans face below-zero temperatures as storms bring blast of Arctic air, snow and ice

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Subfreezing temperatures across much of the U.S. left millions of Americans facing dangerous cold as Arctic storms left four dead and knocked out electricity to tens of thousands in the Northwest, brought snow to the South, and walloped the Northeast with blizzard conditions that forced the postponement of an NFL game. Forecasters also warned that rapid bursts …

Winter storm to bring snow, winds, ice and life-threatening chill to US, forecasters warn
11 months, 1 week ago

Winter storm to bring snow, winds, ice and life-threatening chill to US, forecasters warn

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brutally cold weather could prove …

Flights Canceled As U.S. Braces For Multiple Sprawling Winter Storms
11 months, 1 week ago

Flights Canceled As U.S. Braces For Multiple Sprawling Winter Storms

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyrone McDougald wore a long-eared, leopard-style hat as he sorted through racks of warm clothes at a homeless service center in Portland, Oregon. It’s one of a number of sprawling storms bringing everything from what the National Weather Service called “life-threatening wind chills” in South Dakota to the possibility of tornadoes in the South. …

Snow, ice, wind and bitter cold pummels the northern US in dangerous winter storm
11 months, 1 week ago

Snow, ice, wind and bitter cold pummels the northern US in dangerous winter storm

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — A dangerous winter storm swept the northern U.S. on Friday, with blinding snow in some places, freezing rain in others, and bitter cold temperatures and whipping winds across several states. Nikki Haley’s campaign canceled three Friday events and said it would be hosting “telephone town halls.” Ron DeSantis’ campaign postponed events in Marshalltown and Clear Lake. “I …

Winter weather batters both US coasts; Sierra snow shuts down I-80; East Coast storm into Monday
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Winter weather batters both US coasts; Sierra snow shuts down I-80; East Coast storm into Monday

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Winter weather battered both U.S. coasts Saturday as New Englanders braced for an even more potent mix of snow and freezing rain through the weekend and a Sierra Nevada storm packing heavy snow shut down a stretch of interstate and briefly knocked out power to tens of thousands in Reno, Nevada. The National Weather Service said it was …

Northeast US braces for first major winter storm of 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Northeast US braces for first major winter storm of 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Meteorologists predict an impactful winter storm will hit the Northeast United States this weekend, likely bringing snow and rain …

A major storm sweeping the US is expected to bring heavy rain, snow to East Coast this weekend
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A major storm sweeping the US is expected to bring heavy rain, snow to East Coast this weekend

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A winter weather system moving …

Widespread rain, snow, and gusty winds threatening the eastern half of US
1 year ago

Widespread rain, snow, and gusty winds threatening the eastern half of US

Hindustan Times  

The eastern half of the United States is bracing for a multifaceted storm system this weekend, expected to unleash a mix of rain, high winds, severe storms, and snow. Avon, Colorado, USA; Course worker on the hill as high winds and heavy snowfall cancelled the FIS Birds of Prey World Cup men’s downhill for a second day at Beaver Creek. …

Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow
1 year, 9 months ago

Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow

Associated Press  

— A winter storm dumped heavy, wet snow in parts of the Northeast on Tuesday, causing tens of thousands of power outages, widespread school closings, dangerous driving conditions and a plane to slide off a taxiway. More than two feet of snow fell on some parts of New Hampshire Tuesday including the town of Bennington, which recorded 30 inches, according …

New York City dodges worst snow even as flights are grounded
1 year, 9 months ago

New York City dodges worst snow even as flights are grounded

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds of flights across the US Northeast have been cancelled due to a major storm that spared New York City but led to power outages spreading up the Hudson River Valley and across New England. Manhattan’s Central Park will see mainly rain Tuesday from a powerful Atlantic storm, but as much as an inch of snow could still fall later, …

Northeast winter storm shuts schools, knocks out power
1 year, 9 months ago

Northeast winter storm shuts schools, knocks out power

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The start of a winter …

Severe storms in southern US kill at least nine people
1 year, 9 months ago

Severe storms in southern US kill at least nine people

Al Jazeera  

Deadly storms generating snow and tornadoes roll through southern states and move towards the northeastern US. Storms producing tornadoes and heavy rains have rolled through parts of the southern United States, killing at least nine people and leaving more than one million customers without power, according to authorities. The National Weather Service said the powerful storm had mostly left the …

1 killed as tornadoes rip through Oklahoma, California braces for more snow
1 year, 9 months ago

1 killed as tornadoes rip through Oklahoma, California braces for more snow

India Today  

Parts of the Southern Plains counted the injured and surveyed the damage Monday after tornadoes and other powerful winds swept through, killing at least one person in Oklahoma, while some Michigan residents faced a fifth consecutive day without power following last week’s ice storm. “I was screaming for my kids.” The line of quick-moving thunderstorms that produced a swath of …

Over 1,600 flights cancelled, highways closed as winter storm wallops US
1 year, 10 months ago

Over 1,600 flights cancelled, highways closed as winter storm wallops US

Firstpost  

A brutal winter storm closed interstate highways from Arizona to Wyoming Wednesday, trapped drivers in cars, knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people and prompted the first blizzard warning in Southern California in decades Pierre, S.D. : A brutal winter storm closed interstate highways from Arizona to Wyoming Wednesday, trapped drivers in cars, knocked out power to hundreds …

Over 50 million affected as massive snowstorm closes schools, grounds flights in US
1 year, 10 months ago

Over 50 million affected as massive snowstorm closes schools, grounds flights in US

India Today  

A major winter storm battered the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest with high winds and heavy snow on Wednesday, forcing hundreds of schools to close, grounding air travel and making road travel difficult - if not impossible - in some US areas. More than 50 million Americans were under winter weather advisories on Wednesday morning as the storm moved across …

A huge winter storm is expected to affect millions across 22 states
1 year, 10 months ago

A huge winter storm is expected to affect millions across 22 states

NPR  

A huge winter storm is expected to affect millions across 22 states Enlarge this image toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Residents in 22 states are under winter weather alerts this week with a huge storm expected to bring heavy snow and high winds, the National Weather Service says. The storm is expected to "deliver a large swath …

A huge winter storm is about to plague the U.S., even as some areas see record highs
1 year, 10 months ago

A huge winter storm is about to plague the U.S., even as some areas see record highs

NPR  

A huge winter storm is about to plague the U.S., even as some areas see record highs Enlarge this image toggle caption NOAA NOAA If you're traveling across the U.S. this week, you might feel summer in one spot and winter in another: The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures hitting record highs and lows, while a huge winter storm …

Flights canceled, at least 2 dead as ice storm freezes US
1 year, 10 months ago

Flights canceled, at least 2 dead as ice storm freezes US

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Winter weather brought ice to a wide swath of the United States on Tuesday, canceling more than 1,700 flights nationwide and snarling highways. One of the main thoroughfares through Arkansas — Interstate 40 — was ice-coated and “extremely hazardous” in the Forrest City area on Tuesday, according to the city’s fire department. The storm began Monday as …

Deaths, darkness, devastation: Inside New York’s Buffalo, worst-hit by ‘once-in-a-generation’ winter storm
1 year, 11 months ago

Deaths, darkness, devastation: Inside New York’s Buffalo, worst-hit by ‘once-in-a-generation’ winter storm

Firstpost  

New York’s Buffalo city is reeling from the worst winter storm in over 50 years that has left at least 28 dead. Governor Kathy Hochul has likened the catastrophe to ‘a war zone’, adding that residents there are facing a ’life-threatening situation' New York’s Buffalo is freezing. New York governor Kathy Hochul described the situation in Buffalo as “going to …

Winter storm kills 60 across US, over 15,000 flights cancelled; Buffalo worst hit
1 year, 11 months ago

Winter storm kills 60 across US, over 15,000 flights cancelled; Buffalo worst hit

India Today  

A relentless storm, what authorities called the 'blizzard of the century' paralysed western New York over the Christmas weekend. BUFFALO WORST HIT In New York, particularly in Buffalo, authorities said bodies were discovered inside vehicles and from under snow banks, as emergency officials went from car to car to search for more survivors. Up to 9 more inches of snow …

Photos: Deadly blizzard rages in US, Canada on Christmas
1 year, 11 months ago

Photos: Deadly blizzard rages in US, Canada on Christmas

Al Jazeera  

A relentless winter storm brought Christmas Day danger and misery to millions of Americans as intense snow and frigid cold gripped parts of the eastern United States and raised weather-related deaths to at least 24. The Buffalo storm is “a crisis of epic proportion” and “the worst of the worst”, said New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a native of Buffalo, …

Deadly US storm disrupts Christmas plans, downs power lines
2 years ago

Deadly US storm disrupts Christmas plans, downs power lines

Al Jazeera  

More than 200 million people under weather warnings as thousands of flights cancelled and at least a dozen dead. A battering winter storm has left 1.7 million homes and businesses without power across the United States, as millions of people worry how the prospect of further outages will affect holiday and travel plans. The storm that arrived earlier in the …

Winter weather live updates | Travel chaos, bitter cold
2 years ago

Winter weather live updates | Travel chaos, bitter cold

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The National Weather Service's Weather …

Powerful Winter Storm Elliott Sweeps US Ahead Of Christmas, Several Flights Cancelled
2 years ago

Powerful Winter Storm Elliott Sweeps US Ahead Of Christmas, Several Flights Cancelled

ABP News  

A powerful Arctic winter storm named Elliott has gripped a vast expanse of the United States, disrupting Christmas holiday plans of millions. The US National Weather Service on Thursday warned of "dangerous cold" for much of the country, and said it could be the coldest Christmas Days on record. More than 2,350 US flights had been canceled Thursday and another …

Winter storm hits Pacific Northwest amid extreme cold
2 years ago

Winter storm hits Pacific Northwest amid extreme cold

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Freezing rain, ice pellets and snow began falling on parts of the Pacific Northwest late Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service said, as a winter storm bolstered by strong winds arrived on the heels of a cold front that plunged temperatures below zero with wind chill in some areas. In the Columbia River Gorge, gusts topped 80 …

US winter storm expected to collide with peak holiday travel
2 years ago

US winter storm expected to collide with peak holiday travel

Al Jazeera  

People in the US are preparing for some of the coldest weather in recent memory as the country heads into the Christmas holiday season. Forecasters have predicted that, starting on Wednesday, a large storm will bring heavy snow, wind, flooding and ice to a broad swathe of the country, from the Plains region and the Great Lakes to the East …

A severe arctic storm could threaten holiday travel across the U.S.
2 years ago

A severe arctic storm could threaten holiday travel across the U.S.

NPR  

A severe arctic storm could threaten holiday travel across the U.S. Enlarge this image toggle caption Charles Rex Arbogast/AP Charles Rex Arbogast/AP Millions of Americans may want to reconsider their holiday travel plans, as bitter cold, biting wind and heavy snow are expected across the U.S. this week, imposing treacherous conditions just days before Christmas. A bulletin from the National …

Winter storm warnings as snow, freezing rain sweep across the US
2 years, 10 months ago

Winter storm warnings as snow, freezing rain sweep across the US

Al Jazeera  

A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path brought a mix of rain, freezing rain and snow to the central US as airlines cancelled thousands of flights, officials urged residents to stay off roads and schools closed campuses. The blast of frigid weather, which arrived Tuesday night and continued Wednesday, put a long stretch of states from …

Winter storm delivers heavy snow and ice to central United States
2 years, 10 months ago

Winter storm delivers heavy snow and ice to central United States

Al Jazeera  

Air travel disrupted, electric power at risk as 100 million people affected by winter weather warnings as storm moves across US. A massive winter storm walloped the central United States with heavy snow, freezing rain and gusty winds on Wednesday, threatening to make travel dangerous and possibly knocking out power for millions of Americans. The blast of frigid weather, which …

Snow 'bomb' unleashes blizzard in US: New York, New Jersey declare emergency
2 years, 10 months ago

Snow 'bomb' unleashes blizzard in US: New York, New Jersey declare emergency

Firstpost  

The National Weather Service of US has forecast wind gusts of 128 to 193 kilometers per hour. The storm will produce extremely cold temperatures with wind chills till Sunday New York: Blinding snow whipped up by near-hurricane force winds pummeled the eastern United States on Saturday, as one of the strongest winter storms in years triggered severe weather alerts, transport …

After the blizzard, the big chill as East Coast digs out
2 years, 10 months ago

After the blizzard, the big chill as East Coast digs out

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He was out walking his dog in the storm, …

More than 1,400 flights cancelled in the US after northeast storm
2 years, 10 months ago

More than 1,400 flights cancelled in the US after northeast storm

Al Jazeera  

Another 1,100 US-related flights were delayed as Saturday’s winter storm led several states to declare emergencies. The fierce winter storm on Saturday dropped more than 60cm of snow on some areas while packing strong winds, leading governors in Rhode Island and other states to curtail access to the roads. pic.twitter.com/MatdS7f2Fz — Kathy Hochul January 30, 2022 New York’s Long Island …

Thousands of flights canceled as Eastern US braces for snowstorm
2 years, 10 months ago

Thousands of flights canceled as Eastern US braces for snowstorm

Al Jazeera  

The National Weather Service warns of ‘whiteout conditions and nearly impossible travel at times’ in the coming days. Thousands of flights in the United States have been cancelled as parts of the East Coast braced for a shellacking by a powerful winter storm packing heavy snow and high winds. Salt machines and snowplows were at the ready in New York, …

Blizzard buffets East Coast with deep snow, winds and flooding
2 years, 10 months ago

Blizzard buffets East Coast with deep snow, winds and flooding

LA Times  

A nor’easter with hurricane-force wind gusts battered much of the East Coast on Saturday, flinging heavy snow that made travel treacherous or impossible, flooding coastlines, and threatening to leave bitter cold in its wake. Philadelphia and New York saw plenty of wind and snow, but Boston was in the storm’s crosshairs. New York City and Philadelphia were far from setting …

Thousands in northeast are without power after heavy snowfall from winter storm
2 years, 11 months ago

Thousands in northeast are without power after heavy snowfall from winter storm

NPR  

Thousands in northeast are without power after heavy snowfall from winter storm Enlarge this image toggle caption Pam Panchak/AP Pam Panchak/AP NEW YORK — A dangerous winter storm brought significant snowfall, strong thunderstorms and blustery winds to the northeastern U.S. on a holiday Monday. A foot or more of snow fell in parts of New York state, Ohio and Pennsylvania …

Bomb cyclone causes chaos on the East Coast, bringing six inches of snow in NYC
2 years, 11 months ago

Bomb cyclone causes chaos on the East Coast, bringing six inches of snow in NYC

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Major US cities across …

Wind speeds of 50 mph could cause power outages in the Northeast
3 years, 9 months ago

Wind speeds of 50 mph could cause power outages in the Northeast

CNN  

CNN — After a cold and snowy February, March is coming in wet and windy. Get your latest forecast here Winds could tear trees from soggy ground The cold front is bringing soaking rain from the Deep South to New England, with the potential for flooding rains. Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Boston could all see winds up to 30 …

Major Storm Unleashes Ice, Snow And Frigid Temperatures Across Much Of The U.S.
3 years, 10 months ago

Major Storm Unleashes Ice, Snow And Frigid Temperatures Across Much Of The U.S.

NPR  

Major Storm Unleashes Ice, Snow And Frigid Temperatures Across Much Of The U.S. Enlarge this image toggle caption David J. Phillip/AP David J. Phillip/AP A powerful winter storm is unloading snow, ice and below-freezing temperatures across the South Central U.S., setting record lows in multiple states and leaving millions of residents without power. More than 150 million Americans remain under …

Winter Storms Across The Country Bring Snow And Ice To Millions Of Americans
3 years, 10 months ago

Winter Storms Across The Country Bring Snow And Ice To Millions Of Americans

NPR  

Winter Storms Across The Country Bring Snow And Ice To Millions Of Americans Enlarge this image toggle caption David Ryder/Getty Images David Ryder/Getty Images Multiple winter storms are bringing snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures to many parts of the country over the long holiday weekend. In its forecast, the weather service warned of a "myriad of winter weather hazards …

Huge Snowstorm Hits US East Coast, Cancelling Flights & Disrupting Vaccinations
3 years, 10 months ago

Huge Snowstorm Hits US East Coast, Cancelling Flights & Disrupting Vaccinations

News 18  

A huge snowstorm brought chaos to the United States’ east coast Monday, canceling thousands of flights, closing schools and forcing the postponement of coronavirus vaccinations as New York City steeled itself for possibly one of its heaviest ever snowfalls. New York declared a “state of emergency” that restricted non-essential travel, moved all children back to remote learning and rescheduled long-awaited …

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