First Alert Weather Day issued for Monday due to severe weather risk
If you are headed out tonight, you get to enjoy perfect weather. A few clouds, breezy southerly winds, and temperatures near 60 as we ring in the New Year!
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Charlotte ObserverAn earthquake hit the North Carolina mountains Saturday, USGS confirms. What we know.
The quake had a depth of 2.36 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- 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
Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has profound impacts on worldwide weather and temperatures
- WLS – Chicago
Weekend Winter Weather Advisory issued for Chicago area
A Winter Weather advisory has been issued for Chicago and the northern and western suburbs starting Saturday morning.
- Sacramento Bee
Suddenly, half of SLO County has emerged from drought conditions. Here’s the latest look
Meanwhile, there’s another chance for a small amount of rain on the way.
- 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
- Jalopnik
Firefighters Still Aren't Sure How to Quickly Defeat EV Fires
Tens of thousands of gallons: That’s how much water it takes to extinguish a single electric vehicle fire. As EVs becomes more prevalent on our roads — possibly reaching 50 percent of all new car sales by 2030 — firefighters are still struggling to get proper training on how to quickly and effectively put out these incredibly intense blazes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Victorville Daily Press
Storm expected to bring cold, wind, rain and snow
An incoming storm beginning Sunday is expected to bring cold, wind and rain to Southern California, and mountain snow down to the 3,500-foot elevation.
- The Oklahoman
Below-freezing temps, possible freezing rain headed to Oklahoma
Oklahomans can expect colder temperatures and potentially slick roadways the first half of next week, forecasters say.
- Fox Weather
Which is the snowiest month of the year?
Winter still has nearly two months remaining, and that means more snow is on the way in the months ahead. But do you know which month is typically the snowiest?
- KCRA - Sacramento Videos
Northern California forecast for Sierra snow: Jan. 29 at 7 a.m.
Meteorologist Eileen Javora breaks down how much snow we'll see in the Sierra on Sunday and possible rain chances in the Valley.
- Fox Weather
Severe storms in forecast for Sunday across Southern Plains
The Southeast is in for a wet week ahead. Multiple rounds of intense rain are possible this weekend into next week. Flash flooding is a threat Sunday morning through the evening hours from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. Just to the west of the rain, severe storms are in the forecast for Sunday across the Southern Plains.
- 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.
- LA Times
Why desert golf courses and artificial lakes remain untouched by the Colorado River crisis
In the Coachella Valley, water continues flowing to lakes and golf courses, even as the Colorado River reaches new lows. Critics say it's time to limit heavy water use.
- 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…