Digital Brief: March 12, 2023 (AM)
Jan Carabeo has the latest headlines.
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Fox WeatherAvalanche temporarily strands more than 1,000 people at popular Utah ski area
An avalanche triggered the closure of the main thoroughfare into and out of Snowbird and Alta.
- LA Times
Snowpack in southern Sierra hits all-time record levels. How deep is that?
The statewide snowpack record also hangs in the balance as another storm is poised to bring even more snow to the Sierra.
- WLS – Chicago
Winter storm warning issued for parts of Chicago area
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for some on the first weekend of spring.
- LA Times
'We've lost the aqueduct': How severe flooding threatens a Los Angeles water lifeline
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is struggling to maintain the city's Eastern Sierra aqueduct amid continued flooding from snowmelt.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
These Arizona trails and areas are still closed due to flooding
Due to recent storms and dam releases, extreme amounts of water have ran throughout Arizona causing road and trail closures. Here is what's still closed.
- TODAY
Local meteorologist prayed live on air as deadly storm neared town in Mississippi
Meteorologist Matt Laubhan prayed during his broadcast for the community of Amory, Mississippi, moments before a deadly tornado hit the city.
- Fox Weather
Watch: Deadly Mississippi tornado tells ominous story as it was tracked on Doppler Radar
Doppler Radar painted an ominous story Friday night as a deadly tornado left a path of destruction while it tore across the entire state of Mississippi.
- WFXT
Stormy Saturday: Here’s what to expect in your area with wintry mix, rain, wind on tap
Bay Staters are in store for some unsettled weather to begin the weekend.
- USA TODAY
Red tide is concentrating on Florida's gulf coast. See the hot spots.
The red tide in Florida washed up many dead fish on the state's southwestern coast. This map shows where the red tide is now.
- Business Insider
Photos show how rising sea levels are washing away a small seaside town in North Carolina
Rodanthe loses an estimated 13 feet of sand each year, and some parts of the town have lost 200 feet since the early 2000s.
- Belleville News-Democrat
How much rain fell in southwestern Illinois since Thursday?
Here’s a rainfall breakdown by town, plus a look at the forecast ahead.
- Space
Strongest solar storm in nearly 6 years slams into Earth catching forecasters by surprise
A stealthy solar storm surprised forecasters, causing spaceflight delays and incredible aurora displays as far south as New Mexico.
- AccuWeather
Death toll rises following devastating tornadoes in Mississippi
At least 25 people were killed by violent tornadoes that touched down in Mississippi on Friday night, according to the state's emergency management agency. The twisters left behind total devastation in their wake including in the western Mississippi town of Rolling Fork, which took a direct hit from an EF4 tornado, according to a preliminary rating by the National Weather Service. The town was hit particularly hard by the large tornado that leveled homes and businesses, leaving people trapped in
- WFLD
Winter Storm Warnings issued for parts of Chicago area
Emily Wahls has your Chicago weather update!
- Fox News
Colorado fishermen ordered to pay over $1K each after catching 463 pounds of Michigan fish
Officers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources recovered 463 pounds of illegally poached salmon that were caught by a group of Colorado fishermen who have been fined.
- GOBankingRates
Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill
Hold on to your wallet. Due to inflation and prices surging for natural gas, heating oil and other fuels, you will see a significant rise in your utility bills. So, if you've opened your electric bill...
- Gizmodo
9 Bugs Scientists Want You to Squash Immediately
Insects are cool (if you look past all the legs). They break down dead things by eating them and pollinate plants so that we can grow enough crops to feed the world. Conservation encourages us to protect wildlife, especially bugs that are now looking down the barrel of an insect apocalypse.
- Fox News
Owl crashes into window in failed attempt to snatch 'startled' family's parrot for dinner: video
A New Hampshire woman says her grandson caught an owl on video swooping down from a tree and slamming into a window while trying to make the family parrot its dinner.
- Storyful
Colorado Officials Trigger Avalanches at Red Mountain Pass After Heavy Snow
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) said it triggered avalanches near the summit of Red Mountain Pass on Thursday, March 23, following days of heavy snow.CDOT said it dropped explosive charges from helicopters to mitigate several slide paths along US 550 and Colorado 145 on Thursday. CDOT released this footage, and said it shows an avalanche at the Blue Point slide path near the summit of Red Mountain Pass in the San Juan Mountains.The Colorado Avalanche Information Center warned that avalanche warnings remained in effect for the San Juan Mountains on Friday. Credit: Colorado Department of Transportation via Storyful
- The Clarion Ledger
Amory High athletics facilities ripped apart by Mississippi tornado; coaches react
High school coaches from Amory and South Delta awoke Saturday to devastation after tornado ripped through Amory and Rolling Fork, among other places.