First Alert Weather Day: Cold, dismal day continues
Rain and snow showers continue this evening. Then remaining overcast overnight. Low 37F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precip 60%.
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AccuWeatherMidwest to be blanketed by quick-hitting snow
A fast-paced storm that will spawn severe weather across the southern United States will also have a snowy side as cold air clashes with the northern flank of the system. AccuWeather meteorologists say that although it is not foreseen to be a significant snowstorm, it could cause headaches for travelers and disruptions to the daily routines of millions of residents. It has been a topsy-turvy start to February across the Midwest with temperatures dipping below zero across most of Minnesota, Wisco
- Fox News
Big storm system to develop in central US before moving east
Heavy rain, severe storms and snow are expected this week from a storm system that will develop across central states before it heads east.
- The Courier & Press
If you like rain and wind, Wednesday is going to be your kind of day
The National Weather Service is using the adjective "dynamic" to describe the storm system that will move into the Tri-State on Wednesday.
- AccuWeather
Arctic blast led to rare weather phenomenon over a Vermont lake
Record-low temperatures chilled New England on Friday, leading to a cold-weather phenomenon that's rarely seen in the United States. A handful of folks in Burlington, Vermont, caught sight of a funnel over Lake Champlain Friday afternoon, but this was no waterspout. The funnel instead drew in steam fog, also referred to as sea fog, creating what is referred to as a "steam devil." These foggy funnels occur during periods of cold weather much like the Arctic blast that New England recently experie
- Jalopnik
Truck Pollution Is Killing This Southern California Region
There’s a part of America located on the West Coast that’s essentially one giant storage area, filled with millions of square feet of things sitting and waiting to be distributed to the rest of the country. I’m referring to Southern California’s Inland Empire. While this region may be booming to some, that comes at a high price; the L.A. Times reports on the environmental impact of these mammoth buildings and the millions of trucks that traverse the region’s roads to and from the ports.
- The Post-Crescent
Wintry weather on the way for central and northeastern Wisconsin; storm track still uncertain
Heavy, wet snow and other wintry weather is on the way for central and northeast Wisconsin Wednesday night into Thursday.
- BBC
Coldest wind chill ever recorded in continental US, say forecasters
The cold on Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Friday was producing a wind chill of -108F (-77C).
- BBC
Turkey earthquake: Death toll could increase eight-fold, WHO says
Many more victims are likely to be discovered in Turkey and Syria, the World Health Organisation says.
- The Week
What caused the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey?
What caused the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey?
- LA Times
Six homes evacuated, damaged 'after series of heavy rains' cause Santa Clarita landslide
The homes in Canyon Country were yellow-tagged by a Santa Clarita city building inspector. Residents can still access their homes but cannot sleep there.
- INSIDER
Turkey's deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake was so strong that its energy could power New York City for more than 4 days, seismologist says
The energy released by the earthquake was 32 petajoules, Januka Attanayake told the New York Times, equivalent to nearly 8 million tons of TNT.
- Miami Herald
Feisty flightless bird spotted for the first time in decades in area of New Zealand
A local man looked into the backyard and “did a double take,” officials said.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Rare mushroom that hisses is spotted along trail at Texas state park, officials say
“Devil’s Cigar” is one of the world’s rarest mushrooms, officials said.
- Statesman Journal
Winter weather advisory issued for Oregon's high mountain passes
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Oregon's high mountain passes from Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
- AccuWeather
AccuWeather 2023 Spring Forecast: West Coast
Forecasters say the parade of winter storms put a major dent in the drought, which could impact the seasonal spring warmup and wildfire risks this summer.
- Miami Herald
‘Ugly fish’ caught in Vermont pond ignites debate. ‘Like it came out of an acid bath’
“Anyone ever seen or caught anything like this?”
- Quartz
Reliance’s new truck adds muscle to India’s hydrogen vehicles plan
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries (RIL) has nudged India’s ambitious hydrogen mission ahead.
- USA TODAY
'Like we woke up to hell': Over 9,500 dead in quake-battered Turkey, Syria; baby rescued after being born under rubble: Updates
The death toll continued to rise in Turkey and Syria as a frantic search for earthquake survivors pressed on. Amid the horror came small victories.
- Air Force Times
US government begins sending earthquake aid to Turkey
The U.S. government is working to provide aid to earthquake victims in the Middle East.
- Fox Weather
What are the largest earthquakes to strike the US?
More than 7,200 have died in Turkey and Syria following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake Sunday and dozens of powerful aftershocks. It was the worst earthquake to hit that region in over 100 years.