Storm Systems Crashing Across Country Turn Post-Holiday Travel Into A Slog
5 years, 1 month ago

Storm Systems Crashing Across Country Turn Post-Holiday Travel Into A Slog

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Storm Systems Crashing Across Country Turn Post-Holiday Travel Into A Slog Winter storms that already blasted the Rockies and plains are moving on to the Great Lakes and northeast, while gusty rainstorms move ashore from the Pacific. The weather is a beast today across much of the country as millions head home from the holidays facing snow, rain, heavy winds and many, many delays. LARA PAGANO: OK, so we have two main systems we're concerned about across the U.S. KENNEDY: The first is what she calls a coast-to-coast winter storm. Now, after creating blizzard conditions on the High Plains, the storm is expected to dump snow and kick up high winds in the Great Lakes region today.

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Snow and ice impact millions as major winter storm moves across the U.S.
3 days, 19 hours ago

Snow and ice impact millions as major winter storm moves across the U.S.

NPR  

Snow and ice impact millions as major winter storm moves across the U.S. Tens of millions of Americans are dealing with snow and ice today after a powerful winter storm system has churned across the Midwest and parts of the East Coast. NICK SWARTSELL, BYLINE: The massive winter storm swept into the region quickly Sunday, escalating from light flurries to …

Blizzard warnings issued from Kansas to Ohio; Tornado risks loom in Mississippi valley
5 days, 5 hours ago

Blizzard warnings issued from Kansas to Ohio; Tornado risks loom in Mississippi valley

Live Mint  

The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center has issued alerts for a major winter storm expected to impact large portions of the US this weekend, bringing heavy snow, freezing rain, and severe weather from Saturday through Monday. Heavy snow and blizzard conditions According to the NWS, “Heavy snowfall is expected across areas from central Kansas to Ohio, especially along and …

Christmas travel Chaos: Snow, freezing temperatures, and delays disrupt roads and flights
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

‘Messy’ atmospheric storms in California could slam holiday travel: What to expect
3 weeks ago

‘Messy’ atmospheric storms in California could slam holiday travel: What to expect

LA Times  

Christmas candy cane decorations on a historic cottage frame a child chasing her mom across the beach at sunset amid pleasant weather at Crystal Cove State Beach in Newport Beach on Wednesday. The North Bay valleys are expected to get around half an inch to three-quarters of an inch of rain while the mountains could record one and a half …

Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays

NPR  

Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays toggle caption Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images Millions of travelers hitting the roads or heading for the airport may face delays due to long lines and severe weather that threatens to disrupt holiday travel over the next few days. On top of crowded roads and terminals that could prolong travel …

Thanksgiving week rings in potential winter storm forecasts across US as some states recover from previous disasters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thanksgiving week rings in potential winter storm forecasts across US as some states recover from previous disasters

Hindustan Times  

Another round of wintry weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, according to forecasts across the U.S., while California and Washington state continue to recover from storm damage and power outages. The National Weather Service office in Sacramento, California, issued a winter storm warning for the Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at higher elevations …

Coast-to-coast snow, rain to put damper on Thanksgiving week in US
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coast-to-coast snow, rain to put damper on Thanksgiving week in US

India Today  

Forecasters throughout the US issued warnings that another round of wintry weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, while California and Washington state continue to recover from storm damage and power outages. The National Weather Service office in Sacramento, California, issued a winter storm warning for the Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at higher …

Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week

Associated Press  

WINDSOR, Calif. — Another round of wintry weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, according to forecasts across the U.S., while California and Washington state continue to recover from storm damage and power outages. More rain expected after deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ on West Coast Tristan Millstone reacts as he steps in water after kayaking across a flooded …

From warnings of 'bomb cyclone' to winter storm, US reels through bad weather ahead of Thanksgiving
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From warnings of 'bomb cyclone' to winter storm, US reels through bad weather ahead of Thanksgiving

Firstpost  

A winter storm warning in California’s Sierra Nevada on Saturday was in effect through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office, with heavy snow expected at higher elevations and wind gusts potentially reaching 55 mph The US was reeling from snow and rain on Saturday with a second round of bad weather threatening to disrupt holiday travel ahead …

Winter Storms And Rain Sweep U.S. Ahead Of New Thanksgiving System
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Winter Storms And Rain Sweep U.S. Ahead Of New Thanksgiving System

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING HEALDSBURG, Calif. — A major storm dropped more snow and record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets, while on the opposite side of the country blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday for areas spanning from the Northeast to central Appalachia. Another storm system is expected to arrive for Thanksgiving week …

Will a winter storm hit the US over Thanksgiving week? Here’s what forecasts show so far
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will a winter storm hit the US over Thanksgiving week? Here’s what forecasts show so far

Associated Press  

WINDSOR, Calif. — Forecasters warned over the weekend that another round of winter weather could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving in parts of the U.S. A winter storm warning in California’s Sierra Nevada on Saturday was in effect through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office, with heavy snow expected at higher elevations and wind gusts potentially …

Winter storms sweep across the U.S. while a new system is expected for Thanksgiving
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Winter storms sweep across the U.S. while a new system is expected for Thanksgiving

NPR  

Winter storms sweep across the U.S. while a new system is expected for Thanksgiving toggle caption Noah Berger/AP WINDSOR, Calif. — Forecasters warned over the weekend that another round of winter weather could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving in parts of the U.S. A winter storm warning in California's Sierra Nevada on Saturday was in effect through Tuesday, according …

Stormy Thanksgiving in the US: Back-to-back storms and heavy rain predicted to disturb travel plans for millions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stormy Thanksgiving in the US: Back-to-back storms and heavy rain predicted to disturb travel plans for millions

Live Mint  

AccuWeather predicts a turbulent Thanksgiving week, with back-to-back storms likely to disrupt travel plans for millions of Americans. As a record 79.9 million people are expected to travel this holiday season, stormy conditions across the US are anticipated to cause significant delays, especially on the busiest travel days. Stormy weather across the US The forecasting company's Lead Long-Range Expert Paul …

Northern California gets record rain and heavy snow
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Northern California gets record rain and heavy snow

Associated Press  

HEALDSBURG, Calif. — Heavy downpours fell over much of Northern California on Friday, causing small landslides, overflowing a river and flooding some streets, including in parts of San Francisco. The storm arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, mostly in the Seattle area, before moving through Northern California, …

What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest

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 One of the strongest storms …

Mapped: Charting path of deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ in Pacific Northwest and California
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mapped: Charting path of deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ in Pacific Northwest and California

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 A historic “bomb cyclone” …

California’s rainy season begins with a bomb cyclone bang. Are we in for a third record wet winter?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

California’s rainy season begins with a bomb cyclone bang. Are we in for a third record wet winter?

LA Times  

Truckers hole up along the side of I-5 to let the storm pass before the highway is reopened in Weed, Calif. Supercharged by that dramatic bombogenesis and warm Pacific temperatures, which together pumped up the system’s winds and moisture, the storm could cause life-threatening flooding and damaging high surf north of the Bay Area, with prolonged, heavy rainfall, strong winds …

Northern California and Pacific Northwest brace for atmospheric river
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Northern California and Pacific Northwest brace for atmospheric river

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. The Weather Prediction Center issued excessive rainfall risks beginning …

Cold storm brings high winds, showers to California on Friday, but weekend to clear up
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Cold storm brings high winds, showers to California on Friday, but weekend to clear up

LA Times  

Visitors to the Hansen Dam bike path faced cold winds and clouds earlier this month. High winds continued to blast across Southern California on Friday, as a cold storm moved across the state, forecast to also bring some showers, thunderstorms and mountain snow — and the potential for power outages and hazardous air quality. But on Friday, the chance for …

Coldest storm of the year brings rain, thunder and snow to Southern California
9 months ago

Coldest storm of the year brings rain, thunder and snow to Southern California

LA Times  

A runner jogs along the sand as waves roil the ocean along an empty beach in Santa Monica. There was a chance for snow at elevations as low as 2,000 feet in the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego county mountains — the lowest freezing point seen this year, said Rich Thompson, a National Weather Service meteorologist in …

Ready for more rain in SoCal? Rare late-season storm to hit during Easter weekend
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ready for more rain in SoCal? Rare late-season storm to hit during Easter weekend

LA Times  

Ian Romash, 7, jumps over a rain puddle as his sister, Mara Romash, 4, runs behind him at Santa Monica Pier on Saturday. A potentially significant storm could arrive in the region this weekend — a rare sight for this time of the year, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is expected to land in Los Angeles County …

Cold storm dumps snow on Southern California mountains, threatens severe thunderstorms
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cold storm dumps snow on Southern California mountains, threatens severe thunderstorms

LA Times  

Workers check vehicles for snow chains at California 18 and Arrowhead Villa Road in Lake Arrowhead on Friday. The strong, cold storm that blasted damaging Santa Ana winds across the Southland on Thursday changed course overnight, dumping up to a foot of snow on San Bernardino County’s highest peaks and threatening thunderstorms throughout much of Southern California. “They could end …

Another wet weekend as new storm hits Southern California. How long will it rain?
10 months, 1 week ago

Another wet weekend as new storm hits Southern California. How long will it rain?

LA Times  

Float fisherman Johnathan O. Skinner casts his line near one of the submerged docks at Launch Pointe on Lake Elsinore. Another winter storm hit Southern California this weekend, but it is expected to be milder than previous rain events. The cold storm was forecast to bring “steady light to locally moderate rain and mountain snow to the area,” the weather …

California isn’t prepared for turbocharged storms like the ones we’re getting this week
11 months, 1 week ago

California isn’t prepared for turbocharged storms like the ones we’re getting this week

LA Times  

As a series of major winter storms sweep over the West Coast this week, anxious Californians are looking back at the flash floods and the “thousand-year” deluge that shocked San Diego a week ago, and Oxnard a few weeks earlier, wondering what’s in store. Starting Tuesday night, and then again on Sunday, two “atmospheric river” systems will bring high winds …

Winter storms leave 89 dead across US as chill settles over Great Lakes and Northeast
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Winter storms leave 89 dead across US as chill settles over Great Lakes and Northeast

The Independent  

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Powerful cross-country winter storm sweeps across US, bringing blizzard conditions and severe weather chaos
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Powerful cross-country winter storm sweeps across US, bringing blizzard conditions and severe weather chaos

Hindustan Times  

A powerful storm that originated over the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest of the US is moving eastward, bringing blizzard conditions and severe weather to many parts of the country in the next few days. The Chicago area was issued a Winter Storm Watch on Thursday, and local National Weather Service meteorologists warned that blizzard conditions were possible in northeast …

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

Americans brace for delays as storms impact busy Christmas travel days
1 year ago

Americans brace for delays as storms impact busy Christmas travel days

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. Read our privacy policy Americans are bracing for potential delays this holiday season as storms across parts of the …

Slow-moving Pacific storm threatens to bring California flooding and mudslides
1 year ago

Slow-moving Pacific storm threatens to bring California flooding and mudslides

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Heavy rains drenched parts of California on Wednesday, bringing the threat of flooding and mudslides as millions of people geared up for holiday travel, the National Weather Service said. “I guess buying presents for the holidays is just that important.” At Whiskey & Leather in Montecito, near coastal Santa Barbara northwest of Los Angeles, manager Karina Cota …

Almost 60 million Americans under flood watches as storms batter East Coast
1 year ago

Almost 60 million Americans under flood watches as storms batter East Coast

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. Read our privacy policy Around 58 million Americans are currently under flood watches as an intense storm system that …

Widespread rain, snow, and gusty winds threatening the eastern half of US
1 year, 1 month 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. …

Major storm caps California’s wet season with more rain, winds, snow
1 year, 9 months ago

Major storm caps California’s wet season with more rain, winds, snow

LA Times  

David Jannesn takes a selfie next to the raging Los Angeles river near Los Feliz Boulevard during a break from Wednesday’s rain. More rain, wind and mountain snow pelted California on Wednesday as a cold storm swirled over the soaked state, capping a soggy March and one of the most prodigious wet seasons in recent memory. The weather service has …

Another atmospheric river is heading for California. Here’s what SoCal can expect
1 year, 10 months ago

Another atmospheric river is heading for California. Here’s what SoCal can expect

LA Times  

Deanna Beaudoin helps a neighbor shovel a shared driveway on Monday in Crestline. Forecasters are growing increasingly concerned about the potential for flooding and structural damage as another atmospheric river storm is slated to hit California this week and drop warm rain atop the state’s near-record snowpack. “That could pose some issues at higher elevations where they’ve got a lot …

Haven't seen a storm like this: California battles record-breaking snow, rain, thousands without power
1 year, 10 months ago

Haven't seen a storm like this: California battles record-breaking snow, rain, thousands without power

India Today  

A significant winter storm over the last several days has wreaked havoc in California, causing some cities to flood and leaving nearly 85,000 households and businesses without power in Los Angeles. #CaliforniaStorm pic.twitter.com/ujdM6iUN2L — Mary Milliken February 26, 2023 The National Weather Service said it was one of the strongest storms to ever hit southwest California, news agency AP reported. …

Snow, rain slam California as Michigan suffers without power
1 year, 10 months ago

Snow, rain slam California as Michigan suffers without power

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Heavy snow and rain pounded California and other parts of the West on Friday in the nation’s latest winter storm, while tens of thousands of people in Michigan suffered in freezing temperatures days after one of the worst ice storms in decades caused widespread power outages. “That’s four days without power in such weather,” said Apurva Gokhale, …

First, a blizzard warning in Southern California. Now thundersnow?
1 year, 10 months ago

First, a blizzard warning in Southern California. Now thundersnow?

LA Times  

A satellite image taken just after 11 a.m. Friday shows an approaching low-pressure system off the Central California coast. A series of low-pressure systems packing cold air straight from Canada has brought low-elevation snow and a rare blizzard warning for Southern California’s mountains. A low-pressure system will drop down along the West Coast and tap into an atmospheric river, bringing …

Snowmaker storm of epic proportions moving into SoCal: ‘We’re getting the full brunt’
1 year, 10 months ago

Snowmaker storm of epic proportions moving into SoCal: ‘We’re getting the full brunt’

LA Times  

Storm clouds drift over Angels Gate Park in San Pedro on Tuesday. “It’s bringing all of that cold air down to Southern California — we’re getting the full brunt,” said meteorologist David Sweet of the incoming system. Should forecasts manifest, the L.A. and Ventura County mountains could receive the “largest amount of 24- 48-hour snowfall seen in decades,” rivaling the …

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 …

More rain, snow in California from ninth in series of storms
1 year, 11 months ago

More rain, snow in California from ninth in series of storms

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The ninth atmospheric river in a three-week series of major winter storms was churning through California on Monday, leaving mountain driving dangerous and the flooding risk high near swollen rivers even as the sun came out in some areas. The University of California Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab tweeted Monday morning that it had recorded 49.6 inches …

New storms move into Southern California, bringing wet, hazardous holiday weekend
1 year, 11 months ago

New storms move into Southern California, bringing wet, hazardous holiday weekend

LA Times  

A woman watches a wave crash over the Redondo Beach breakwater Wednesday as storms in the Pacific created big swells. The first of two holiday weekend storms delivered a solid punch Saturday to an already beaten and soggy Southland, battering the coast with high surf, threatening more flooding and stretching emergency services. “It’s been a wild couple of weeks,” said …

California braces for more storms. When will they hit and how bad will they be?
1 year, 11 months ago

California braces for more storms. When will they hit and how bad will they be?

LA Times  

Workers with Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services clear debris from a mudslide above Nichols Canyon Road caused by the recent rains. The Salinas River at the town of Spreckels rose above flood stage — 23 feet — at 7 p.m. Thursday, and was expected to peak at 26.2 feet by midday Friday, remaining in flood stage through early Sunday, …

'Relentless Cyclones' Continue to Batter US State of California
1 year, 11 months ago

'Relentless Cyclones' Continue to Batter US State of California

News 18  

A “relentless parade of cyclones” hitting the US state of California was expected to shift farther to the north, the US National Weather Service said Thursday, as the region continued to struggle with massive floods and landslides. “The heaviest rains are expected to impact northwestern California through the next couple of days with a few inches of rain possible,” the …

What is causing the parade of storms battering California?
1 year, 11 months ago

What is causing the parade of storms battering California?

LA Times  

Metro worker Gerardo Medina, 21, clears a flooded section of the pedestrian walkway leading to train platforms on the main level of Union Station in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday. The jet stream pattern this winter is very unusual for current La Niña conditions, said Alex Tardy, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in San Diego. It looks more …

California weather tracker: Where are extreme storms headed?
1 year, 11 months ago

California weather tracker: Where are extreme storms headed?

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. Read our privacy policy A parade of extreme storms is swamping California with heavy rain causing dangerous conditions including …

California braces for more rain, storms, potential floods
2 years ago

California braces for more rain, storms, potential floods

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — California braced for more stormy weather with rain starting to sweep into the northern part the state and the San Francisco Bay area on Saturday, preceding a series of powerful incoming Pacific storms and raising the potential for road flooding, rising rivers and mudslides on soils already saturated after days of rain. The National Weather Service warned …

‘Relentless parade of cyclones’ to bring rain, renewed flood risk to California
2 years ago

‘Relentless parade of cyclones’ to bring rain, renewed flood risk to California

LA Times  

High surf caused by this week’s Pacific storm brought spectators and surfers to Manhattan Beach on Friday. The weather service’s Monterey office issued a flood watch advisory beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday and continuing through Tuesday for areas including San Francisco, Santa Clara, Monterey, Big Sur, the Carmel Valley, San Benito County, Pinnacles National Park, Los Padres National Forest and …

San Jose police issue grim warning as California braces for storm
2 years ago

San Jose police issue grim warning as California braces for storm

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. Read our privacy policy A city in northern California has issued a mandatory evacuation order for homeless people living …

First US winter storm of 2023 brings snow, sleet and tornado threat
2 years ago

First US winter storm of 2023 brings snow, sleet and tornado threat

India Today  

The first major U.S. winter storm system of the year dumped a frosty mix of snow, freezing rain and sleet from the Northern Plains to the Upper Great Lakes region on Tuesday while posing a tornado and flood threat to a large swath of the South. Drifting and blowing snow from strong, gusty winds was expected to make road travel …

Warnings of excessive rainfall and flash flooding for millions in California
2 years ago

Warnings of excessive rainfall and flash flooding for millions in California

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. Read our privacy policy Warnings of excessive rainfall and flash flooding have been issued for millions of people in …

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