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Storm Brings Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding to California

Unseasonably cold storm brings rain, flash flooding, and snow to California and other states.

Flash flood warnings issued in California; potential for flooding, mudslides, and debris.

Heavy snowfall above 6,000 feet expected, with significant accumulation and blizzard conditions in mountain areas. [ more ]

Axios

Prolonged California blizzard dumps more than 100 inches of snow in Sierra

Major snowfall hit California's Sierra Nevada mountains.

The storm significantly improved water resources for the state. [ more ]

time.com

Life-Threatening' Storm Headed for California: Blizzards, Hurricane-Strength Winds Expected

Residents in California's winter resort region are facing a dangerous storm with potential for over 12 feet of snow.

The storm, colder than previous systems, will impact a larger area and bring treacherous travel conditions with hurricane-strength gusts. [ more ]

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Spring storm to bring wind, rain and possibly snow to Toronto, Environment Canada warns | CBC News

An early spring storm in Toronto will bring strong winds, rain, and possibly wet snow with up to 50 mm of rainfall by Wednesday evening.

The Colorado low causing the storm may lead to wind gusts of up to 70 km/h, raising the risk of isolated power outages. [ more ]

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'Significant' snowfall possible for Toronto on Friday, federal weather agency says | CBC News

Significant snowfall possible for Toronto on Friday with 5-10 cm expected

Uncertainty in exact snowfall amounts, potential for higher amounts near Lake Ontario

Risk of freezing rain for areas near Lake Erie on Friday evening [ more ]

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Heavy snowfall, near zero visibility in Toronto Wednesday afternoon: Environment Canada | CBC News

Toronto commuters should expect near zero visibility during Wednesday's afternoon commute due to heavy snow.

Environment Canada issued a travel advisory for snowfall with 2-4 centimeters expected and hazardous driving conditions. [ more ]

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Easter warning to drivers over bank holiday after snow falls in Devon and Wales

Drivers warned of snowy conditions in parts of the country ahead of Easter bank holiday weekend

14 million people expected to travel on the roads this weekend, causing potential delays [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

Gusty winds, rainy conditions to continue across Southern California through the weekend

Gusty winds and rainy conditions in Southern California through the weekend.

Sierra Nevada region experiencing steady snowfall and winter storm warning. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California begins digging out from monster blizzard but many roads still closed

Sierra Nevada impacted by monster blizzard, road closures

Impressive snowfall totals reported at Sierra ski resorts [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Blizzard pummels Northern California with heavy snow and high winds, shutting down roads, ski areas

California's Sierra Nevada experienced a rare blizzard with up to 7 feet of snowfall, causing road closures and ski resort shutdowns.

Major highways like U.S. Highway 50 and Interstate 80 were temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall, with crews working to clear the roads. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Parts of the Sierra Nevada likely to get 10 feet of snow from powerful storm by weekend

Up to 10 feet of snow forecast for Sierra Nevada

Blizzard conditions with strong winds expected [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Yosemite closes due to monster blizzard, 'life threatening" conditions in California mountains

Yosemite National Park closes due to epic blizzard in Sierra Nevada

Blizzard warning issued with extreme snowfall expected in Sierra Nevada [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Yosemite National Park closes to visitors with major winter storm forecast in California

Yosemite National Park closed due to severe winter storm

National Weather Service predicts heavy snowfall in Sierra Nevada [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Another round of rain and snow is heading to Southern California. Here's what to expect

Widespread rain with low precipitation totals expected in Southern California.

Unpredictable thunderstorms may bring heavy rain and flash flooding to some communities along the coast and valleys. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

A new storm is coming to Southern California this weekend. How much will it rain where you are?

Another light storm expected in Southern California this weekend with minimal rain and mountain snowfall.

Potential risks of debris flows, mudslides, and snow accumulation highlighted for certain areas. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Rare blizzard warning for Mammoth, Tahoe: 'Not the time to gamble with ... your family's lives'

A rare blizzard warning issued for Sierra Nevada with up to 8 feet of snowfall expected.

Extreme conditions predicted with snowfall rate of 3 to 5 inches per hour and wind gusts over 100 mph. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Big Bear resort records snowiest February in decades thanks to persistent storms

Southern California local mountains see record snowfall in February.

The storms have brought significant snowfall and precipitation to the area. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

'Bring a shovel': Yosemite partially reopens after blizzard brings as much as 45 inches of snow

Yosemite National Park partially reopened after a blizzard with heavy snow and high winds.

Officials expected up to 12 inches but received 25 inches of snow, causing park closure due to fallen trees. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Weakening wind but more snow after massive blizzard in the Sierra Nevada

Heavy snowfall expected in Sierra Nevada mountains

Power outages and road closures were significant impacts of the storm [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago braces for heavy snow, near-blizzard conditions Friday followed by extremely cold wind chill Sunday

A significant storm is expected to hit the Chicago area on Friday, bringing heavy snow and strong winds.

The storm is expected to be the most severe of the season so far, with blizzard-like conditions and wind speeds reaching 40-50 mph. [ more ]

Intelligencer

NYC Torments Kids With No Snow Day, Broken Tech

New York City experienced substantial snowfall after a long snowless streak.

Students and parents faced technical difficulties accessing remote learning platforms during the snow day. [ more ]

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Nor'easter Expected to Bring Heavy Snow and Coastal Flooding

Heavy snowfall expected in Northeast with areas potentially getting up to 2 inches of snow per hour.

New York City could see over 6 inches of snow, starting as rain and transitioning to snow on Tuesday. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC hit by second snowstorm this year - here's what it means for your weekend

New York City is expecting a few inches of snow instead of the major storm originally forecasted.

Temperatures are expected to be in the 20s and wind chills could push temperatures into the single digits. [ more ]

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New York Gets Its Biggest Snowfall in Two Years

New York City experienced its first significant snowfall in nearly two years.

The snowfall broke a streak of 701 days without meaningful snow on a single day. [ more ]

Flipboard

NYC politics

STORM WATCH: Businesses in Brooklyn clean up after messy winter weather | Flipboard

News 12 journalist Faith Graham is assessing the amount of snowfall in New York City.

The videos cover topics such as weather conditions, New York State, New York City, and Brooklyn. [ more ]

West Side Rag

Upper West Side

Monday Bulletin: Central Park Snow Drought Continues; Brewer Comes Out Against 74th Street Shelter; United Healthcare Dropped From 2 Local Hospitals; James Joyce

NYC has had less than an inch of snow since February 2022.

The longest snow drought in Central Park in 693 days. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Winter storm system hits eastern New Mexico, headed next to Texas Panhandle and central Oklahoma

Eastern New Mexico experienced its first significant snowfall of the season as a result of a storm that originated in California.

A winter storm advisory was issued for eastern New Mexico, with temperatures up to 25 degrees below normal. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California's biggest winter storm so far is on its way after a slow start for Sierra snow

Two storms are expected to bring significant snowfall to the Sierra Nevada mountains in California this week.

The storms will help improve the snowpack in the area, which has been relatively low so far this winter season. [ more ]

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Periods of heavy snow could lead to hazardous GTA rush hour, Environment Canada warns | CBC News

Toronto is experiencing snowfall and Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory.

The snowfall could be heavy, with one to two centimetres per hour and a total of four to eight centimetres expected. [ more ]

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Environment Canada warns of winter storm, with parts of GTA to receive up to 15 cm of snow | CBC News

A major winter storm is hitting the GTA this week, bringing heavy snowfall and a risk of freezing rain.

Caledon and Newmarket are under special weather statements and are forecast to receive 10 to 15 centimetres of snow starting Tuesday. [ more ]

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Education

Full list of schools shut as snow and ice leads to disruption across UK

Heavy snowfall and freezing conditions have forced dozens of schools across northern England and Scotland to close.

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across Scotland, northern England, and parts of North Wales until Thursday. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Education

Full list of schools shut as snow and ice leads to disruption across UK

Heavy snowfall and freezing conditions have forced dozens of schools across northern England and Scotland to close.

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across Scotland, northern England, and parts of North Wales until Thursday. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Heavy mountain snow is headed to Northern California. Which areas will be hit the hardest?

Northern California is expecting a winter storm to bring heavy snow to the mountains and travel restrictions.

The National Weather Service has issued winter weather warnings and advisories for various areas in Northern California, including the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe region. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

Weekend storm dumps more snow on Tahoe area, travel to the area discouraged

Heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascade mountains this weekend.

Travelers should expect dangerous driving conditions and be prepared for road closures. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Forecast warned of 'considerable' avalanche danger ahead of Tahoe fatality

The Sierra Avalanche Center warned of a considerable risk of avalanche in the area before the incident at Palisades Tahoe resort.

The center's forecast indicated dangerous avalanche conditions with the possibility of both small and large avalanches. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

3 weeks ago

Grab your winter jackets, California. Cold weather is coming this weekend

Cold, wet weather expected in Southern California with significant rainfall and snowfall, impacting temperature and water levels. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Hardy souls across New England and New York dig out after major winter storm

Heavy snowstorm hit New England causing power outages and flight delays.

Multiple areas experienced over 30 inches of snow, leading to significant cleanup efforts. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

New England battles a mix of wind, rain, sleet and heavy snow

New England experienced wintry weather with significant snowfall in ski country and rain along the coast.

Maine and New Hampshire faced treacherous travel conditions with forecasts of 1 to 2 feet of snow in mountainous areas. [ more ]

Kqed

Blizzard Warning In Effect Through The Weekend In Sierra Nevada | KQED

Blizzard warning with potential for 10 feet of snow in Sierra foothills

Low voter turnout expected for California's primary election [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Hiker missing for a week is found dead on towering, snow-covered Southern California mountain

A hiker named Lefei Huang was found dead on Mount Baldy in Southern California.

Storms, heavy snowfall, and avalanche risks hindered search efforts to find Huang. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Southwest winter storm moves into New Mexico; up to foot of snow possible in northeast mountains

Winter storms move from Southern California to New Mexico

Stretch of US highway closed and up to a foot of snow expected in some mountain areas [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

Chilly storm front escorts rain, snow across the Bay Area

Unusual snowfall in April in the Bay Area on Mount Diablo, Mount Hamilton, and Mount Tamalpais.

Expect continued rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and low temperatures in the Bay Area with minimal rainfall totals. [ more ]

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Bicycling

Riders Take Advantage Of Rare Snowfall In San Luis Obispo

Coastal California rarely sees snow at low elevations, but some local riders took advantage of a snowfall last winter.

Riding trails in a little snow adds a fun element, providing a slippery but controllable trail experience. [ more ]

BKReader

Resident Flag Safety Concerns For Coney Island Boardwalk Amid Snowy Conditions

Coney Islanders faced hazardous conditions during Brooklyn's recent snow day.

One young woman allegedly fell at an uncleared boardwalk entrance. [ more ]

BKReader

One Injured, 25 Migrants Injured in Flatbush Fire

One person injured and 25 migrants displaced in Brooklyn fire.

Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze during NYC's first significant snowfall in two years. [ more ]

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Brooklyn blaze injures one and leaves 25 migrants displaced | amNewYork

One person was injured and 25 migrants were displaced by a fire in Brooklyn.

The fire occurred during New York City's first significant snowfall in two years. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn brr-eaks the ice: Winter storm unleashes borough's biggest snow shower in two years * Brooklyn Paper

Heavy snowfall expected in Brooklyn

New York City public schools experience technical difficulties with remote learning [ more ]

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Was Boston's Snow Forecast a Bust? Depends on Whom You Ask.

Winter storm in Northeast expected to bring less snow to Boston area due to southward shift in track.

Snowfall totals in Boston region significantly diminished, but southern Massachusetts can still expect several inches of snow. [ more ]

Boston.com

Meteorologists react to drastic shift in Mass. snow forecast

Meteorologists had to adjust their snowfall predictions for the nor'easter due to a drastic shift in the storm track.

Some areas in southern New England are now expected to see more snowfall than originally forecasted, while Boston may see less snow than initially expected. [ more ]

Boston.com

Healey urges caution, warns of travel delays during Tuesday's nor'easter

State employees will be working from home on Tuesday due to heavy snowfall predicted for the morning and evening commutes.

MassDOT will be closing the Winthrop Parkway in Revere due to the winter storm. [ more ]

Boston.com

Snow, rain to lead to 'slick travel' with weekend storm

Higher elevations could see up to 10 inches of heavy, wet snow.

Forecasters have low confidence in the amount of snow along the coastline. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Yosemite gears up for Firefall after storm brings dusting of snow to majestic valley of park

Public interest in the annual Firefall at Horsetail Fall has increased as the best viewing time approaches this month.

Reservations to visit Yosemite are required every weekend in February. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Storms dump heavy snowfall in northern Arizona after leaving California a muddy mess

Heavy snow shut down parts of major interstates in northern Arizona.

Low-lying clouds delayed dozens of flights in Phoenix. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Mountain ski slopes are thriving as new storm system barrels toward Southern California

Winter storm brings more snow to mountain communities in California

National Weather Service warns against traveling on mountain roads [ more ]

New York Post

Freezing temps to linger into Monday before Northeast catches a break

The Northeast is set to thaw out following a brutal arctic blast and snowfall.

Temperatures will nearly double by Monday, reaching 40 degrees Fahrenheit and gradually increasing throughout the week. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Weather: Northwest Indiana sees record 21 inches of snow, Chicago temperatures remain freezing Saturday

Parts of northwest Indiana receive record-breaking snowfall of over 2 feet

Lingering lake effect snow creating dangerous road conditions [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Afternoon Briefing: Winter weather advisory in effect tonight

The National Weather Service warns of more snowfall in Illinois and Indiana.

A rat-shaped dent in a sidewalk becomes a tourist destination after a viral social media post. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago weather: 1 to 3 inches of snowfall expected Thursday evening, as winter weather advisory goes into effect at 6 p.m.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for parts of Illinois and Indiana, with the possibility of 1 to 3 inches of snow and sub-zero wind chills.

Severe wind chills can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes: 7 people in Cook County have already died from cold exposure. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Biting wind chills, freezing temperatures continue Monday across Chicago area

Biting wind chills and dangerously low temperatures are expected to continue in Chicago through midweek.

The cold snap is the coldest Chicago has seen in five years. [ more ]

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US news

A Dusting of Snow as the Next Round of Arctic Air Moves East

Another round of cold air will bring snow to New York and other parts of the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic States, and Northeast.

Temperatures will be 20 to 25 degrees below normal in the Plains and South, and will drop below average along the East Coast. [ more ]

euronews

France news

Snow across Northern Europe causes serious disruption

Northern Europe hit by heavy snowfall causing disruption

Paris issues orange alert and parts of France under yellow warnings for snow and ice [ more ]

Independent.ie

Education

Snow day in Donegal as schools closed and buses cancelled

Heavy snowfall overnight has led to school and services closures.

Many buses have cancelled their routes due to the adverse weather conditions. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

SF parents

Full list of schools shut as snow and ice leads to disruption across UK

Heavy snowfall and freezing conditions have forced dozens of schools across northern England and Scotland to close.

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across Scotland, northern England, and parts of North Wales until Thursday. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

When will it snow in London? Arctic blast set to hit UK

The southern parts of England, including London, may see snowfall on Wednesday.

The Met Office and National Highways have issued alerts for potential disruption due to snow. [ more ]

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London

The impact of snow on London

London is a popular tourist destination with nearly 20 million visitors annually.

Snowfall in London can cause challenges for transportation and commuting. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Arctic blast and more snow on its way as temperatures set to plummet

Snow is forecast to fall on Sunday across much of the UK as cold arctic air continues to hover just above freezing.

Ice and snow warnings are in place for northern Scotland, with up to 2 inches of snow predicted by the end of the day. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Snow blankets UK with temperatures set to plunge to -9C

Snow falls in parts of the UK as temperatures drop during a week-long cold snap.

The Met Office has issued warnings for ice and low temperatures across the country. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

Met Office reveals where in the UK will see White Christmas this year

The UK is likely to see a white Christmas in certain areas, according to forecasters.

The Met Office has a high degree of confidence in snowfall over the festive period, but warns against expecting widespread or settling snow. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Rare dusting of snow turns Joshua Tree into 'frosty wonderland.' See magical photos

Tourists in Joshua Tree National Park experienced a rare dusting of snow during their visit.

The snow only lasted for about an hour before melting away. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee