Severe weather, tornado chances increase as we enter spring
Spring doesn’t only usher in warmer temperatures and sunshine. The severe weather threat in the United States increases as we enter into March, April and May.
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Fox WeatherCoast-to-coast storm threatens more severe weather, heavy snow next week
Another early-spring storm is set to take an adventurous journey across the U.S. next week, unleashing a variable wrath of impacts from rain and snow in the Northwest to another budding severe weather outbreak in the South to heavy snow in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest.
- Raleigh News and Observer
Monstrosity pushed ashore by 2018’s Hurricane Florence hauled off Outer Banks beach
The marker was stuck on land 5 years.
- Idaho Statesman
Boise just experienced a snowstorm not seen in nearly 120 years. Here’s what happened
Bogus Basin could still pick up another two feet of snow this weekend while Boise is edging closer to yet another cold record.
- ABC News
Record snowfall buries California mountain town
A series of mega-storms throughout March has brought snow to Mammoth Mountain in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, burying homes, cars and businesses. Earlier this week, 20.7 inches fell in 24 hours at Mammoth Mountain, surpassing the all-time season snowfall record, according to the UC Berkeley Snow Lab, with more than 700 inches for the season. People were out shoveling snow off roofs and trying to keep roads passable with windy conditions.
- Iowa City Press-Citizen
University of Iowa cancels Final Four watch party ahead of Friday's weather
The Athletics department will plan a watch party at Carver-Hawkeye Arena should the team advance to the national championship game Sunday.
- Fox Weather
Snow isn’t over yet: Storm system to dump upwards of a foot in northern tier of country
A storm system that will produce severe weather in the Mississippi Valley will also generate snow showers in the Upper Midwest and Northern plains.
- LA Times
Striking satellite photos from space show California's transformation from dry to lush
Photos from NASA show the California landscape turning from brown to green after recent winter storms.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Severe weather expected in southern Wisconsin while multiple rounds of snow are likely up north
Latest storm could bring high winds, hail and tornadoes to southern Wisconsin while multiple rounds of snow are expected up north.
- LA Times
It's official. Mammoth Mountain's had its snowiest season ever — and by a lot
This season's snowfall beats the record by nearly 30 inches, with possibly more to come. 'We'll be open daily through at least July,' the resort said.
- The Telegraph
Net zero is a Trojan horse for the total destruction of Western society
I love my electric car, dear reader, I really do. The driving experience is revolutionary, the acceleration mind-blowing and there are no nasty exhaust fumes or engine noise. After almost three years, I’m not going back: it is far superior, for my purposes, to a petrol-powered vehicle.
- LA Times
Southern California dries out after latest storm. But how long will rain go away?
The latest forecast shows clearing conditions Thursday afternoon, with dry air and warmer temperatures moving into the area by the weekend.
- KMSP
Minnesota weather: Winter storm watch in effect for metro
A winter storm watch has been issued for much of central Minnesota, stretching into the Twin Cities metro on Friday. Jennifer McDermed has your forecast.
- Sacramento Bee
See beautiful, epic view of Sierra Nevada’s historic snowy winter above mountain peaks
This season’s snowfall of 690 inches roughly equals the height of 10 Tacoma pickup trucks stacked on each other.
- Sacramento Bee
With lightning in Northern California forecast, hold off on that shower. Here’s why
Does a thunderstorm put you at risk in your home? CDC says it’s not an old spouse’s tale.
- Fox News
Cities from Texas to Michigan will be hit by another strong storm
Another strong storm is forecast to impact cities from Texas to Michigan, bringing severe weather and the risk of life-threatening tornadoes for areas hit last weekend.
- USA TODAY
Southern California refills its largest water reservoir for the first time in three years
After a record-breaking drought, winter storms allowed Southern California to begin to refill its largest reservoir.
- TheStreet.com
Southwest Airlines Quietly Makes a Move Passengers Will Love
The airline has a long way to go to win over the hearts and minds of customers it angered during its holiday meltdown.
- The Oklahoman
What are Oklahoma and other states doing about all these hogs gone wild?
Forty years ago, wild hogs weren't a thing in Oklahoma. Now they're all over the place. Here's what's being done about the pests here and elsewhere.
- USA TODAY
What is the most venomous snake in the world? Meet the inland taipan (if you dare).
The inland taipan is the most venomous snake in the world. Its venom contains an enzyme that makes it spread faster throughout the body when bitten.
- The Weather Network
Can heat pumps handle winters in Canada’s coldest cities?
Heat pump technology is being touted for its efficiency and cost effectiveness as an alternative to oil and gas furnaces, and it even works in some of Canada’s coldest climates. But there are a few considerations when contemplating the transition.