23ABC Weather for Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Today's Bakersfield and Kern County weather for Wednesday, January 25th, brought to you by 23ABC meteorologist Bryan Gallo.
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LA TimesCold weather arrives in Southern California, bringing snow in the mountains
Cold weather moves into Southern California, bringing snow in the mountains at low elevations and warnings of slippery roads.
- USA TODAY
Minus-50 degrees?! Bitter cold, waves of storms target nation's midsection this week
At least three storms will be responsible for the threat of ice and snow from Sunday through Thursday.
- Fox Weather
Groundhog week weather to challenge even the best prognosticators with threat of southern wintry mess
If all the ingredients are in place, a prolonged period of freezing rain could impact the Southern Plains and Mid-Mississippi Valley during the workweek.
- Fox Weather
Hawaii under Flood Watches as heavy rains soak the tropical islands
Hawaii is famous for its sunny and warm beaches, but Mother Nature has something else in mind for Sunday and Monday as the islands get hit with heavy rains and strong winds to kick off the week.
- Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
More rain and snow are on the forecast for Central California
Forecasts show another storm is heading toward Central California, and with it comes a little more rain, snow and freezing temperatures.
- AccuWeather
Cold storm to produce travel-disrupting snow in Southern California
Another storm is on a path toward California, but AccuWeather meteorologists say it will play out much differently than others so far this winter. While the upcoming storm is expected to have limited moisture, it can pack enough snow at the lower elevations, as well as locally gusty thunderstorms, to cause travel disruptions. Following multiple atmospheric river events from late 2022 into the start of 2023 that hacked away at the state's long-term drought at the cost of deadly flooding and mudsl
- Sacramento Bee
Wind, snow and freezing temps to hit Northern California. Here’s a look at the forecast
A wind advisory will go into effect in the Sacramento area from 1 p.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Monday
- Sacramento Bee
Iconic California state park with waterfall onto beach closed by storm damage
Fallen trees and other damage must be cleaned up before trails can reopen at the scenic Big Sur park.
- Associated Press
Oregon pins hopes on mass timber to boost housing, jobs
Inside a warehouse at the industrial Port of Portland lies what some believe could be the answer to Oregon's housing crisis — a prototype of an affordable housing unit made from mass timber. Once mass-produced at the factory being planned at the port, the units ranging from 426 square feet (40 square meters) to 1,136 square feet (106 square meters) could be deployed across the state to be assembled in urban and rural communities alike, potentially alleviating a critical housing shortage that has driven Oregon's high rates of homelessness.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Up to 10 inches of snow could fall in some parts of Milwaukee area on Saturday
A round of light snow Friday will be followed by a snowier Saturday that could see up to 10 inches of accumulation in some parts of southeast Wisconsin.
- Fox Weather
Sunday marks anniversary for the only time measurable snow fell in world's hottest place
Sunday marks the 111th anniversary of the greatest snow in all time at Death Valley.
- Fox Weather
More rain and snow coming to California Sunday
After a brief dry period in the Golden State, a new storm system will bring rain to Central and Southern California. Snow is expected for higher elevations.
- Sacramento Bee
Crews put out ‘spontaneous’ Tesla battery fire on California freeway with 6,000 gallons of water
Some 6,000 gallons of water was used to put out the flames.
- Charlotte Observer
Snake bites dog in Charlotte. Why are they around in the winter and how to protect pets
A social media post about a dog in Charlotte getting bitten by a poisonous snake this month has raised questions.
- HuffPost
Elusive Wildcat Found To Be Living On Mount Everest
Scientists confirmed the presence of the "rare and remarkable" Pallas's cat on the world's highest mountain.
- Fox Weather
Country's resorts see ‘phenomenal’ snowfall for skiers after recent winter storms
From coast to coast, skiers and snowboarders are reveling in the abundant, fresh snow brought by recent winter storms.
- Fox Weather
Can a ski resort get too much snow?
Ski California tells fox weather that the onslaught of atmospheric river storms dumped a year of snow in just 3 weeks. Did the slopes get too much snow for skiing?
- Gizmodo
Nobody Is Happy With the Federal Grazing Program
At the first National Forest site we visited in California’s remote Modoc Plateau, nearly every plant had been chewed on by cattle. The botanists, there to track down and collect seeds from rare plants, pointed out the soil erosion from stomping hooves. The cow pies were everywhere, unavoidable on the steep roadside slope, and they crunched or squished under our boots. The seeds we had come to collect, from a delphinium only known to exist in a handful of places in the state (though more common
- The News-Press
Feds planning a reservoir north of Lake Okeechobee, looking at other options
Jennifer Reynolds, with the South Florida Water Management District, said Friday that the federal agency is focused on all aspects of water storage – from storing water on farmlands to building aquif…
- Storyful
85-Vehicle Pileup Closes Interstate in Wisconsin's Rock County
At least 21 people were injured in a pileup involving at least 85 vehicles on Interstate-39/90 in Rock County, Wisconsin, on Friday, January 27, the Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) reported.According to local news reports, a nearby hospital said it received 27 patients with injuries.No deaths were reported.WSP said authorities closed both sides of I-39/90 shortly after the incident was reported between Janesville and Beloit at 12:30 pm local time. By 8:20 pm local time, southbound lanes had been reopened. All lanes were reopened by 9:30 pm.“This incident occurred during a severe winter weather event with snow, ice and whiteout conditions believed to be a factor in the initial crash,” WSP said.Videos filmed by Amy Zerbonia Byrne show damaged vehicles entangled on the interstate near Janesville on Friday. Credit: Amy Zerbonia Byrne via Storyful