A bomb cyclone produced freezing temperatures across a large portion of the US from the Gulf coast to New England, bringing heavy snow to North Carolina where two were killed in storm-related conditions, and setting records in Florida, where officials warned of ice and falling iguanas. About 150 million people were under cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings in the eastern portion of the US,
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"By Friday evening into Saturday, the snow will move into the southern Mid-Atlantic and rain over the Southeast." NWS continues: "This rapidly deepening storm system will produce powerful onshore winds along the Mid-Atlantic Coast from the North Carolina Outer Banks northward." "Wind gusts nearhurricane-force will coincide with astronomical high tides, producing moderate to locally significant coastal flooding." NWS also warns of "near-blizzard conditions ... across northeastern North Carolina and Southeastern Virginia."
stretching across a massive swath of the country from Amarillo, Texas, to familiar winter hotspots like Boston, Massachusetts, and Buffalo, New York. Reports from outlets like CNN indicate that cities like Boston could see more than 36 inches of snow over the course of the weekend, while areas south of the snow line, including Charlotte and Atlanta, are expected to see less snow and more ice, a combination that makes road conditions especially dangerous.
"They were just screaming, telling me to help them," Cheyenne Hangaman told The Associated Press. "And I watched all of them struggle, struggle to stay above the water. I watched all of them fight."
Air travel is showing more signs of recovery after Winter Storm Fern pummelled the country over the weekend. There were around 1,300 canceled flights within, into, or out of the US as of 6:20 a.m. ET on Tuesday, according to data from FlightAware. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport led the charge with 276, followed by Charlotte Douglas with 138. While more flights are likely to be canceled throughout the day, there were about 4,000 such cancellations early on Monday. The day ended with 6,250 canceled flights, per FlightAware. That compares to Sunday's 11,618 canceled flights.
Existing contracts have no provisions for snow removal That's because the city's snow-clearing contracts which were signed in 2021 under former mayor John Tory and don't expire until 2029 don't include any provisions for snow removal. Contracted companies are only responsible for plowing city streets, so they have no obligation to actually take the snow, load it onto dump trucks and drive it out to a storage facility.
Bitter cold is gripping much of the country after a massive winter storm swept across the U.S., dumping ice, sleet and snow from New Mexico to the eastern seaboard. At least 18 deaths are attributed to the weather, according to The Associated Press. Nearly half the nation's population was impacted by the winter freeze, which knocked out power, made road conditions hazardous, and disrupted some of the nation's busiest airports.
The recent winter storm that slammed North America over the weekend brought along heavy snowfall, delivering some serious snow totals to ski resorts and ski areas from the Rocky Mountains to New England. The past 24 hours brought just around 24 inches of snow to Mountain Creek Resort, creating a serious powder wonderland across the New Jersey ski area. As of January 26th, 43 trails and 8 lifts are open to skiers and snowboarders, with powder and machine groomed conditions found around the mountain.
BANGOR, Maine -- A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7:45 p.m., and there was no immediate word on the conditions of those aboard. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. The crash occurred as New England and much of the country grappled with a massive winter storm. Bangor had undergone steady snowfall Sunday along with many other parts of the country.
An immense and powerful winter storm is blanketing the eastern two-thirds of the United States with a mix of heavy snow, dangerous ice and frigid temperatures, affecting tens of millions of people from New Mexico to New England. Nearly a million customers across the South were without power on Sunday evening, as the effects of the weekend's massive weather system began to take hold. Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas were among the hardest hit. States from Missouri to Maine were under a winter storm warning on Sunday. National Weather Service forecasters were particularly concerned about freezing rain and ice.
On top of the Arctic temperatures, NWS is following a major storm that could bring as much as 6-12 inches of snow to the city. While exact amounts are still up in the air, the agency says its confidence is increasing in the potential for a "significant winter storm to impact the area Sunday into Monday with accumulating snowfall. The storm
In Texas, the Houston Zoo has prepared its buildings and barns with heaters designed to withstand extreme conditions, the zoo said in a blog post on Friday. Animals will have access to extra hay and bedding, and food was stocked in advance. Across the Zoo, sensitive plants are being protected with coverings, and generators are positioned to provide backup power if needed, the blog post said.
If you've never been in Central Park, mid-snowstorm, you're missing out - because New York never looked this good. Those looking for a memorable ride should grab the nearest sled, or sled-like implement, and head to Pilgrim Hill, located just south of Conservatory Water on the Upper East Side. This urban luge-scape is known for its steep slopes and rock-free rides, although this spot's not exactly a secret, so be prepared to brave some crowds.
