Ontario, wicked winds and whiteouts as snow squalls ramp-up
Drivers beware, weather alerts issued for snow squalls in southern Ontario. Meteorologist Nadine Powell details the timing and amounts.
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BBC'Threat to life' as red warnings issued in Republic of Ireland
Multiple warnings have been issued across Northern Ireland from midnight on Thursday.
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At least 9 reported dead in brutal cold as historic snow falls in once-in-a-generation storm in the South
At least nine people are believed to have died as a result of the dangerous cold gripping much of the country, as a once-in-a-generation winter storm wreaks havoc on the Gulf Coast — a region wholly unaccustomed to winter weather.
- USA TODAY
How much snow did the South get? See snowfall totals for Florida, Alabama, Texas, more
A winter storm pummeled the southern United States with ice and snow Tuesday. Here's how much snow fell in Florida, Texas, Alabama and more.
- USA TODAY
Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, three fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
- The Canadian Press
Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker's threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Republicans are pushing back against suggestions by President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans that federal disaster aid for victims of wildfires that ravaged Southern California should come with strings attached, possibly jeopardizing the president's policy agenda in a deeply divided Congress at the outset of his second term.
- The Weather Network
How did Florida just 'out-snow' some of Canada's biggest snow-making cities?
Would you ever guess that Florida recorded more snowfall in January than St. John's, N.L.? It just happened
- The Canadian Press
A frigid storm drops rare snow on Houston and New Orleans as Florida readies plows in the Panhandle
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A rare frigid storm charged through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, blanketing New Orleans and Houston with snow that closed highways, grounded nearly all flights and canceled school for more than a million students more accustomed to hurricane dismissals than snow days.
- The Weather Network
U.S. Deep South hindered by memorable winter storm
A once-in-a-generation winter storm event is underway in the southern United States, which has brought significant impacts, including two 'suspected,' cold-related deaths, to cities and residents unaccustomed to winter weather
- The Weather Network
Get ready for a 'classic' Canadian winter weekend in southern Ontario
Temperatures moderate as we head into the weekend, but bands of lake-effect snow could impact some weekend travel plans in southern Ontario
- The Weather Network
Slowly breaking out of the deep freeze in Ontario, but hit of widespread snow
Dangerously cold temperatures continue into Wednesday across Ontario before a clipper system brings widespread light snow and lake enhancement. Brace for some slower commute times
- USA TODAY
Of fish and men: Trump's California water order takes aim at Newsom and troubled smelt
A Trump executive order directs agencies to 'to route more water' across the state. But some say there's a lot more at stake.
- HuffPost
Trump Attacks FEMA, Says States Should ‘Take Care Of Their Own Problems’
The president's remarks came as another major fire broke out in California.
- Associated Press
Winter storm spreads across the Deep South, creating icy danger and snowy fun
A major storm spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southern United States on Wednesday, breaking snow records and treating the region to unaccustomed perils and wintertime joy. In Alabama, the weight of the snow collapsed the dome of the Mobile Civic Center, which was being demolished to make way for a new entertainment facility.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Amazon Canada cold-weather essentials that will make winter bearable: 12 best portable heaters, body care & more
Tend to your cold hands, drafty windows and dry skin with these must-have products.
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Storm Eowyn: Strong winds threaten UK ahead of 'danger to life' alert and up to 90mph gusts
Forecasters are warning of heavy rain along with strong winds on Thursday ahead of Storm Eowyn, which threatens to bring dangerous gusts of up to 90mph.
- USA TODAY
'Crazy to see': Deep freeze, snow blankets parts of US as brutal storm targets South
A winter storm was on a track to sweep through Texas and Louisiana, across the Gulf Coast and deep into Florida, significant snow and ice in tow.
- CNN
It looks like a tiny kangaroo and it’s bouncing back from the brink of extinction
The brush-tailed bettong once inhabited most of Australia, but these days it lives in a tiny fraction of its former range. Now, the Marna Banggara initiative is bringing it back to the country’s Yorke Peninsula.
- LA Times
U.S. and Australia have long fought fires together. Climate change threatens joint efforts
U.S. officials didn't even bother to ask Australia for help battling the Los Angeles fires.
- The Canadian Press
What's next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he incorrectly labels “the electric vehicle mandate” imposed under former President Joe Biden. His order on Monday is consistent with pledges Trump made on the campaign trail to end what he calls a “preposterous” focus on EVs by Biden and other Democrats. The order, along with other steps expected in a second Trump administration, could slow U.S. efforts to address climate change, much of which is caus
- WFTS-Tampa
Winter storm leaves winter wonderland in Florida
A powerful winter storm moved across the Florida Panhandle Tuesday leaving behind several inches of snow in the Sunshine State.