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Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

4 Backcountry Skiers Rescued After Smart Decisions Help Avoid Disaster Near Stowe, VT - SnowBrains

Early recognition, disciplined decision-making, and an early call for help enabled rescuers to bring four disoriented backcountry skiers safely back before conditions worsened.
Renovation
fromHouse Digest
3 weeks ago

Avoid Getting Plowed Into Your Driveway With A Clever Snow Shoveling Trick - House Digest

Shovel a 10-foot swath left of your driveway to create a snow pocket that collects plow deposits and prevents being blocked.
Environment
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Oklahoma Set For Warm And Dry Winter, Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts

Oklahoma will experience a mostly mild, drier-than-average winter with above-normal temperatures, below-normal precipitation, occasional brief cold snaps, and limited snowfall.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Global aid crisis dire as winter nears for millions in need DW 11/15/2025

Aid cuts and stagnant funding are forcing UN agencies to reduce food, shelter and heating support for millions of displaced people ahead of winter.
Real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Cold-Proof Your Costs: Freeze Insurance Rates Until 2028

Brownstone Agency offers a three-year insurance rate lock and winter-preparation discounts to protect older buildings and reduce rising premiums through 2028.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

DSNY debuts 'first line of defense' trucks to salt NYC highways ahead of looming snowy winter

The sanitation department unveiled four new brine trucks - upping its fleet to 17 - to not only prepare the on and off ramps of major New York City highways, but also cover additional miles of highway for the first time. "We're looking at new technology ... every single year to make this operation run smoother and more efficient," DSNY Chief of Bureau Operations James Miglino said at the agency's Hudson Square garage.
New York City
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Health minister defends timeline on dealing with winter pressures

Health minister says a winter preparedness plan exists and will be published Thursday; critics say provided information is inadequate amid rising hospital pressures.
US politics
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

Texas promised to winterize its energy grid. An audit found big problems. - Austin Monitor

Texas regulators are failing to ensure natural gas systems are winter-ready, risking future outages during severe weather events.
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