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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Miami Herald
Sinkhole swallows woman in front yard — then her rescuers fall in too, NY cops say
While she crossed her yard, the ground beneath her suddenly opened up, according to one outlet.
- USA TODAY
Winter storm to hit the West, blizzard and dangerous wind chills forecast for some: Friday weather updates
More winter weather is forecast across the country on Friday and through the weekend, with snow and dangerous wind chills possible in some areas.
- 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
- Sacramento Bee
3.2-magnitude earthquake rattles Northern California awake, geologists say
More than 250 people from as far away as Eureka and Redcrest reported feeling the shake, according to the agency.
- Associated Press
Snow leads to massive pileup in Wisconsin, dozens injured
Dozens of people were injured in a massive traffic pileup amid snowy conditions in southern Wisconsin on Friday, which blocked Interstate 39/90 for hours, authorities said. Beloit Memorial Hospital said at least 27 people were treated for injuries sustained in the crash, WIFR-TV reported. State Patrol officials said snow, ice and whiteout conditions were factors in the crash.
- Fox Weather
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Arctic blast heads for parts of US
Start your day with the latest weather news – Some of the coldest air seen since December is headed for parts of the country. Feels-like temperatures could drop to 30 degrees below zero.
- USA TODAY
Midwest braces for fast-moving winter storm; powerful winds topple trees, big rigs in California: Thursday recap
As a winter storm that crossed the country and continues heading East, the US can expect weather conditions ranging from harsh winds to more snow.
- 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
- Fox Weather
More rain and snow coming to California Sunday
After a brief dry period in the Golden State, a new storm system will bring rain to Central and Southern California. Snow is expected for higher elevations.
- 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.
- Fresno Bee
Another rain storm headed to Fresno. Will area also see low temperatures below freezing?
Foothill communities and commuters on the Grapevine will see snow.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Up to 10 inches of snow could fall in some parts of Milwaukee area on Saturday
A round of light snow Friday will be followed by a snowier Saturday that could see up to 10 inches of accumulation in some parts of southeast Wisconsin.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Kansas City Star
Fishers beware: Some fish from these Kansas lakes and rivers may be dangerous to eat
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has released its fish consumption advisories. Find out which catches to avoid.
- 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.