Gas line fire in Baytown, Texas destroys businesses amid heavy storm
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A 30-degree temperature rebound is on the way for much of Eastern Canada in the coming days, but it comes at a catch.
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What happened to California’s drought status this week? Interactive map shows latest
Rain is forecast to fall across the Sacramento Valley this weekend. Plus, heavy mountain snow could affect mountain travel.
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New Hampshire's Mount Washington may reach its coldest temperatures since 1885, with officials projecting 46 degrees below zero and wind speeds close to 135 mph
The National Weather Service said the windchill on Mount Washington on Friday reached -108 degrees Fahrenheit, potentially breaking a US record.
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‘Seldom seen’ critter gets stuck in home chimney, Utah officials say. See it go free
Video of the release shows the furry creature peeking up at the conservation officer before scampering off through the snow.
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Pacific storm train to resume along West Coast
Pacific storms will once again reach the West Coast of the United States after a hiatus over the last couple of weeks. AccuWeather forecasters say that the upcoming storms won't pack quite the same punch as storms in early January. A change in the weather pattern will bring more of a west-to-east flow in the jet stream, which will usher in a string of quick-moving storms from the Pacific Ocean. In general, the storms will deliver moderate amounts of rain and mountain snow compared to the extreme
- TODAY
This 14-year-old has been sleeping outside for more than 1,000 days. He has no plans to stop
Isaac Ortman started sleeping in his Minnesota backyard as a fun activity during the pandemic. The Boy Scout hopes to continue sleeping outside through college.
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Elderly couple, dog rescued after days trapped in the snow near Prescott
An elderly Arizona couple and their dog were rescued Thursday after spending two nights trapped in snow and ice. Here's what to know about winter driving.
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Unfathomable cold from polar vortex: Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, hits -100 degrees wind chill
Hurricane-force wind gusts will peak as high as 140 mph. Temperatures will plunge to life-threatening values, with the wind chill dropping to nearly 110 degrees below zero.
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Man Drives Fanboat on North Texas' Icy Roads
An adventurous Texan decided to take his fanboat on the ice-covered road of North Texas. Earlier this week, a winter storm swept across the state of Texas. According to the Dallas Morning News, North Texas got an inch and a half of sleet on Tuesday and freezing rain on Wednesday. Hundreds of thousands of people are without electricity, and thousands of flights have been canceled. Texas’ roads are also in a state of disarray, with plenty of roads impassable by car.
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Researchers can now pull hydrogen directly from seawater, no filtering required
Researchers at the University of Adelaide successfully split hydrogen and oxygen from seawater, offering new hope for cheaper and more accessible renewable energy for coastal regions.
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Did it really snow in Sacramento last night? Here’s what happened — and what’s next
Weather app forecasts showed snow in the Sacramento area.
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Does SC still have any chance for snow the rest of the winter? Here’s what Farmer’s Almanac predicts
Several states have been pummeled by snow and ice this winter — not so much for South Carolina. What does Farmer’s Almanac say about the rest of the season?
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Rain, snow returns to California
Storm system to deliver heavy rain to the Golden State and snow to the intermountain West through the weekend.
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California snowpack levels soar after multiple atmospheric river storms
Second snow survey reflects a boost from atmospheric rivers. The manual survey recorded 85.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 33.5 inches, which is 193% of average for this location on February 1. Sean de Guzman, Manager of the Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit for California Department of Water Resources (CA DWR), joined FOX Weather to talk more about the survey.
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Communities brace for more rain in the Bay Area
Rain has returned to the Bay Area after a short 16-day dry spell. Stronger storms and gusty winds are expected this weekend.
- Sacramento Bee
Tahoe travel ‘extremely difficult’ this weekend due to winter storm. Here’s what to expect
Travel delays are expected.
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Young boy goes viral after TikTok video shows shark biting him amid spearfishing trip with dad
Manni Alam, an 8-year-old spearfisher from Australia, has gained viral attention on TikTok after he nonchalantly responded when a small shark appeared to have bitten him.
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Rare green comet's close approach a once-in-50,000 years feast for astrophotographers (photos)
A rare green comet that hasn't been seen since the time of the Neaderthals made its closest approach to Earth on Feb. 1, and astrophotographers all over the world couldn't peel their eyes off it.
- Hillsdale Daily News
'Our worst nightmares': Firefighters have serious concerns about electric vehicles
Fire Engineer Matt Halleck — a training officer in Hillsdale — said there's not much firefighters can do to extinguish electrical vehicle fires.
- Los Angeles Times Opinion
Letters to the Editor: Save the Colorado River. Stop growing alfalfa in the desert
Growing alfalfa in the Imperial Valley makes sense if Colorado River water is almost free. But that isn't sustainable.