Snowfall, flooding impacting cities across California
Multiple winter storms impacted much of the country Saturday morning. Over 21 million Americans are now on alert for flooding, snow, blizzard and high winds.
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Miami HeraldOne hurricane forecast to extend to seven days. More time for Florida to watch — and worry
Two more days to prepare — or worry.
- The Hill
California snowpack climbs to all-time high, more winter weather on the way
Following a remarkable winter in which back-to-back “atmospheric rivers” pummeled the West Coast, California’s snowpack levels have climbed to an all-time high, according to state meteorologists. The state’s average snow-water equivalent — the amount of water contained in a snowpack — soared to 236 percent of seasonal norms on Thursday, surpassing a 1982-1983 record, the California Department…
- The Des Moines Register
Apparent tornadoes wreak extensive damage in eastern Iowa; Coralville, Hills among hardest hit
Severe storms swept across southeastern Iowa Friday, damaging homes and businesses. Part of Charlotte was evacuated because of a propane leak.
- 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.
- 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.
- Deseret News
Ongoing storms help Utah out of extreme drought for 1st time since 2020
While drought conditions remain in Utah, no parts of the state are listed in extreme drought for the first time in nearly three years, according to a new report issued by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
- Fox Weather
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Severe weather outbreak could span 20 states
Start your day with the latest weather news – A powerful storm system is expected to produce a widespread severe weather outbreak in the central U.S. today and dump snow on millions of Americans across the country's northern tier.
- Fox Weather
Deadly tornado outbreak marches eastward Saturday after rocking heartland
A tornado outbreak that has moved through the heartland has turned deadly with search and rescue efforts still underway. There were at least 50 reports of tornadoes across half a dozen states.
- 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.
- INSIDER
Crowds of passengers took shelter inside O'Hare Airport as hundreds of flights are delayed amid severe storms, tornado warnings: 'I have never seen anything like this'
Kaitlyn Hoch told Insider the crowd at O'Hare International Airport was "super chill and relaxed" as they waited for the storm to pass.
- 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.
- 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
Was it L.A.'s dreariest, gloomiest, wettest winter ever? Here's what the numbers say
According to weather data analyzed by The Times, it really has been the drabbest winter Southern Californians have lived through recently.
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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.
- Fox Weather
At least 1 death reported in Little Rock area after tornado causes catastrophic damage
A tornado that ripped through the Little Rock, Arkansas, area Friday killed at least one person, injured others and caused catastrophic damage to several homes.
- The Oklahoman
Northern lights may be visible in Oklahoma this week
Oklahomans might have a chance to see northern lights after a severe geomagnetic storm created auroras that were visible as far south as Arizona.
- Gizmodo
Severe Storms Coming to Central U.S.: 'Start Preparing'
What may be a series of severe storms is predicted to hit states all over the U.S. Midwest, Central Plains, and the South beginning Friday. This includes the risk of thunderstorms and even tornadoes extending through the next couple weeks.
- The Register-Guard
2 to 4 feet of snow forecast for Oregon mountain passes as spring break ends
Snow levels are expected to drop Friday night from 3,000 feet to 1,500 feet, with the possibility of some snow accumulating as low as 500 feet.
- The Guardian
Drought or no drought? California left pondering after record winter deluge
Severe storms may have filled reservoirs but in the Golden State, a dry spell is ‘always lurking in the background’