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Winter Storm Dion: Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast Pelted By Snow and Ice
Winter Storm Dion: Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast Pelted By Snow and Ice
Jan 17, 2024
Winter Storm Dion exited the East Coast Tuesday night, dumping inches of snow in some areas while missing the mark in a few major cities. "In a nutshell, Dion underachieved," said , winter weather expert at The Weather Channel. "It's important to remember that a degree or two difference in temperature separates a rain and snow event from a heavier snow event, and that's what we saw happen in cities like Washington and Baltimore. Further west, where the air was...
Syrian Refugees Hit Hard By Mideast Snowstorm
Syrian Refugees Hit Hard By Mideast Snowstorm
Jan 17, 2024
Baalbek's temples are pictured on December 11, 2013 as the Roman ruins of the historic town in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley were covered with snow following a fierce storm. (STR/AFP/Getty Images) MARJ, Lebanon — A blustery storm dropped torrential rain and snow on Lebanon and Jordan on Wednesday, forcing aid agencies to scramble to distribute desperately needed winter supplies like blankets and plastic tarps to Syrian refugees who have sought safe haven in the countries. The storm, dubbed Alexa, pushed...
Rare Snowfall Hits Northern Egypt, Cairo Area (PHOTOS)
Rare Snowfall Hits Northern Egypt, Cairo Area (PHOTOS)
Jan 17, 2024
A stalled area of low pressure in the upper atmosphere that brought snow to parts of Israel and Syria in recent days has now reportedly delivered a rare coating of snow to portions of northern Egypt on Friday. (MORE: Rare December Snowfall in Jerusalem) The photos below gathered from Twitter show the snow in northern Egypt, including some from near the Cairo area. Given its desert climate, precipitation of any kind is a rarity in Cairo. The city averages less...
PHOTOS: Winter Storm Electra Dumps Snow on Northeast, Midwest
PHOTOS: Winter Storm Electra Dumps Snow on Northeast, Midwest
Jan 17, 2024
Steve Roche shovels snow as neighbors use snow blowers to clear the sidewalk, Dec. 15, 2013, in Walpole, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Winter Storm Electra dumped over a half foot of snow in parts of the Midwest Friday night and Saturday morning. More snow and ice is expected throughout the weekend as the storm moves to the Northeast. (FORECAST: ||.|) Snow will continue to fall Saturday night in the Northeast, although the storm is expected to pass offshore and into...
Snowfie: A Selfie in the Snow
Snowfie: A Selfie in the Snow
Jan 17, 2024
Facebook fan Dominica Rose Lisauskas sent us this snowfie of herself and son Kyle holding a snowball in Chicago on Dec. 15, 2013. People have been posting pictures of themselves on the Internet ever since the days of dialup modems. But only recently did the term "selfie" catch on for these digital self-portraits. The Oxford English Dictionary even made "selfie" its "word of the year" for 2013. Now, with more than half the U.S. covered in snow, we think it's...
Winter Storm Electra: Snow and Ice Totals by State
Winter Storm Electra: Snow and Ice Totals by State
Jan 17, 2024
Our fifth named storm of the season, , dumped snow from Missouri to Maine. Electra was first named on December 11, and began spreading its swath of ice and snow on December 13 in the mid-Mississippi Valley. The "E" storm of 2013-2014 was named a full 11 days before the same "E" storm the previous season. (MORE: ) Below are some of the top and notable snow and ice amounts by state. Accumulations refer to snow unless specifically noted otherwise....
Winter Storm Falco: New York City Plans for Possible Rush Hour Headaches Tuesday
Winter Storm Falco: New York City Plans for Possible Rush Hour Headaches Tuesday
Jan 17, 2024
Winter Storm Falco is forecast to sweep into parts of the Northeast Tuesday morning, just in time to make rush hour ugly. (FORECAST: ) "It won't be the biggest snow storm in the world, but what's going to happen is it's going to impact an entire stretch of tens of millions of people," explained Dr. Tom Niziol, winter weather expert for The Weather Channel. The New York City tri-state area is among the major areas that could see wintry weather...
Winter Storm Electra: Schools, Roads Remain Closed in Northeast and Midwest
Winter Storm Electra: Schools, Roads Remain Closed in Northeast and Midwest
Jan 17, 2024
Winter Storm Electra caused at least eight deaths and continued to snarl traffic and close schools Monday despite the system exiting off the East Coast. The Missouri State Patrol confirms that the storm contributed to four deadly crashes on Friday and Saturday. Drivers in the path of the storm faced slick road conditions from snow and ice and multiple accidents were reported on roadways throughout the Midwest and Northeast. "Winter Storm Electra was a fairly typical winter storm," said weather.com...
Winter Storm Falco Update: Roads Still Messy in New York and New England
Winter Storm Falco Update: Roads Still Messy in New York and New England
Jan 17, 2024
Snow that fell overnight in portions of New England was expected to impact morning commuters as the Northeast wrestled with Winter Storm Falco. Much of the region escaped with up to a few inches of snow on Tuesday, but totals were much higher in Boston and northern New England, where snow fell late into the night, causing slippery conditions, minor accidents and delays. (MORE:|) However, much of the area dealing with Falco's after-effects will see warmer temperatures by the weekend....
Winter Storm Falco Snow Totals
Winter Storm Falco Snow Totals
Jan 17, 2024
Winter Storm Falco is now the fourth winter storm to affect the Northeast, in half as many weeks. While the impacts from Falco don't appear to be nearly as bad as those of Cleon, Dion or Electra, measurable snow has been falling. Below is a roundup of the latest snow totals. Check back periodically for updates. Ohio 2.8” in Marion2.7” in Montville2” in South Madison West Virginia 3.5” in Eglon2” in Chester, Craigsville, and Fayetteville Pennsylvania 6” in Edinboro4” in...
Winter Storm Gemini Slams Salt Lake City
Winter Storm Gemini Slams Salt Lake City
Jan 17, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY — The early phases of blasted northern Utah on Thursday, causing power outages, dozens of traffic accidents and the temporary shutdown of Salt Lake's airport after a cargo plane slipped on a runway. The storm moved in before dawn with freezing rain, then left 8 inches of snow around Logan before heading south. The system has hovered over Salt Lake County, and forecasters predict the area will see half a foot of snowfall. More than 13,000 people...
Snow in Hawaii: It Happens More Often Than You Think
Snow in Hawaii: It Happens More Often Than You Think
Jan 17, 2024
Palm trees, sandy beaches and tropical breezes typically come to mind when thinking about the Hawaiian Islands. And when brainstorming a fun Hawaiian activity, the question "Hey bro, wanna go hang ten on some Maui waves?" will pop up more often than "Hey bro, wanna go shred some ?" You may be surprised to learn that you can actually do both! Yes, It Actually Snows in Hawaii Despite its tropical latitude farther south than Miami, snow does fall in Hawaii,...
Toronto Among Several Canadian Cities Crippled By Ice Storm
Toronto Among Several Canadian Cities Crippled By Ice Storm
Jan 17, 2024
TORONTO -- A storm system is bringing freezing rain across much of Eastern Canada, cutting power to hundreds of thousands of people and wreaking havoc on holiday plans at one of the busiest travel times of the year. "Winter Storm Gemini carried with it an exceptional amount of warmth and moisture by December standards, and where this air mass slid over a shallow cold layer near the ground, a major ice storm broke out over a long swath from Oklahoma...
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