WBZ News Update For January 8, 2022
Courtney Cole and Lexie O'Connor have your latest news and weather headlines.
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The Columbus DispatchThe Farmers' Almanac has made its spring forecast. What does it mean for Ohio?
In publication since 1818, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a "soggy, shivery spring ahead" for much of the country.
- Argus Leader
Sioux Falls nearly breaks 1929 snowfall record for January
It's been nearly 90 years since Sioux Falls saw more than 20 inches of snow in January, though the city has seen snowier winters.
- Fox Weather
Deadly ice storm cripples Texas with worst yet to come for South
At least two people have been killed in car crashes in Texas as a long-duration, crippling ice storm continues to slide across the region leading to treacherous driving conditions and mounting power outages.
- The Burlington Free Press
Temperatures will plummet to dangerous levels this weekend. Are you prepared?
You may need to change your weekend plans. Dangerously cold temperatures are on the way and windchills could be 40 degrees below zero for much of Vermont.
- Redding Record Searchlight
Drenched by higher-than-normal rain, Lake Shasta water level rises 60 feet during January
Higher-than-normal rainfall during the past month has dramatically changed Lake Shasta, with the water level of California’s largest reservoir rising 60 feet since the end of December.
- AccuWeather
Spring forecast looks snowy for some, AccuWeather experts say
Meteorological spring is right around the corner with the season kicking off on the first day of March, but for some areas of the country, the new season will bring more of the same with cold air, chances of snow and far-reaching winter storms. About one month before the start of spring is the most well-known meteorological holiday of the year: Groundhog Day. According to the lore of Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil will declare an early spring or six more weeks of winter depending on the visibi
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Icy roads leaving drivers stranded all over Fort Worth area on Wednesday
An ice storm warning is in effect until 9 a.m. Thursday in North Texas as more areas will be hit by freezing rain, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
- In The Know by Yahoo
Stepdad can’t contain his joy when 20-year-old daughter wins state title for track and field
"When your biological dad was barely in your life, but this was your stepdad when you won states..."
- Sacramento Bee
An elusive creature is staring at you from Joshua Tree in this photo. Do you see it?
“While exploring the park, always keep an eye on the rocks and boulders around you.”
- People
Watch Patrick Mahomes Greet Daughter Sterling on the Field After AFC Championship Game Win
Patrick Mahomes was cheered on by wife Brittany Mahomes and daughter Sterling Skye, 23 months
- Wrestle Zone
The Rock Responds To Travis Kelce’s Promo From The AFC Championship Game
Travis Kelce channeled The Rock Sunday night following the AFC […]
- MarketWatch
Here’s why a record-setting lack of snow in New York City is pretty chilling
New York City has a new streak for delayed snowfall but there are implications to unseasonably mild weather.
- WFXT
Bundle up, Massachusetts! An arctic blast will surge in later this week and send temps plummeting
Massachusetts is in for a wake-up call later this week when an arctic blast surges into the region with freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills.
- Democrat and Chronicle
PGA may prohibit some of the best golfers to play at Oak Hill. Here's why
There is one issue that has yet to be resolved, though, and it’s a big one. Maybe the biggest of all.
- E! News
Tom Brady Announces Retirement Again—With a Nod to Gisele Bündchen
Exactly one year after Tom Brady announced his (first) retirement, the athlete says this time it's "for good." Watch the NFL quarterback's message to fans below.
- The Weather Network
Fickle February: Hit and run winter continues to lack commitment
February is expected to deliver more winter weather than our lackluster January did, but for most of Canada, it will still lack any persistently cold weather.
- Broncos Wire
Broncos had a perfect reaction to Tom Brady’s retirement on Twitter
Tom Brady is retiring again, and the Broncos had a perfect response.
- Kansas City Star
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce met with KU Jayhawks after win vs. KSU. What he told the team
Travis Kelce met with KU basketball players after the Jayhawks defeated K-State on Tuesday. Here was his message...
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Latest: Ice storm warning for Fort Worth area to make travel on roads ‘nearly impossible’
More freezing rain on Wednesday likely will also mean more power outages, the weather service said.
- Wrestle Zone
Michael Cole: My Wife Was Embarrassed About My WrestleMania Match Until She Saw The Paycheck
Michael Cole jokes that his infamous WrestleMania match turned his […]