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USA TODAYWatch as dogs in the South experience their first snow: 'We couldn't get him inside'
Though a storm brought frigid temperatures and blankets of snow to the South in a rare event, it also brought joy to the dogs of the region who have never played in the white stuff.
- CNN
Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area
With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.
- The Weather Network
Ireland battered by dangerous Storm Éowyn, record winds surpass 180 km/h
Storm Éowyn became the strongest storm in the world on Friday, battering parts of Ireland with destructive winds over 180 km/h
- INSIDER
LA is on edge as new fires ignite — with one already rampaging across more than 10,300 acres
The Hughes fire in Southern California covered more than 10,000 acres by Thursday morning, and was only 14% contained.
- USA TODAY
Northern lights forecast: Auroras may be visible in more than a dozen northern US states
The colorful northern lights may reveal themselves to a wide swath of Americans Friday night due to an impending solar storm forecast to reach Earth.
- The Weather Network
Toronto entered this cold snap in the worst possible way
The slippery, icy surfaces populating across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) from the recent cold snap are quite treacherous
- USA TODAY
Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires? See maps
Wildfires in California continue to rage and prompt more evacuations.
- PA Media: UK News
In pictures: Storm Eowyn’s 100mph winds cause disruption and destruction
The Met Office has issued red and amber warnings across much of the country and people have been warned to stay indoors.
- SWNS
Passenger plane captures aerial view of Hughes Fire near Los Angeles
Video captured from an airplane shows the smoke and flames from the Hughes Fire near Los Angeles, California. The Hughes Fire, about 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles, broke out on Wednesday (Jan 22) and has burned more than 10,000 acres. As of Thursday evening, the blaze was 36% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Sarah Davis, 35, who captured the video on Thursday (Jan 23), said : "I have seen many fast moving fires but this one surprised me. "The flames were high enough that I could see them rippling at 10,000 feet above the ground."
- Fox Weather
Frozen alligator spotted in South Carolina pond during rare southern snowstorm
A frozen alligator was spotted in a pond on Cat Island, in South Carolina, on Wednesday. The National Service Office in nearby Charleston, S.C. reported 2-4 inches of snow fell over the region with temperatures that dropped to the mid-20s.
- Fox Weather
Watch: Frigid Canadian morning lends chance for dazzling steam art
A photographer went out into a snowy field in Saskatchewan earlier this month as the temperature dropped to -8 degrees F with a thermos full of near-boiling water and took part in a wintertime ritual when temperatures are well below freezing.
- United Press International
Powerful winter storm kills 11 from Texas to Florida
At least 11 people are dead as a record breaking winter storm has ravaged the southern United States from Texas to Florida, closing airports, snarling traffic, and creating icy and dangerous driving conditions on the area's freeways.
- BBC
Trump tours LA fire destruction amid worries about disaster aid
Trump travelled to California amid concerns he might withhold disaster aid to the liberal state.
- The Weather Network
Alberta clipper spreads snow and gusty winds across the Prairies
Another clipper system will impact the Prairie provinces through Friday. Strong winds and bursts of snow could create reduced visibility at times
- The Weather Network
Global temperature records smashed despite recent cold snap
We just lived through a full week of the world’s warmest temperatures ever observed during the middle of January
- Fox Weather
Florida freeze could cause iguanas to tumble from trees this weekend
A cold snap this weekend will likely cause the bright green reptiles to enter a frozen state, making them fall out of trees and other vegetation where they live.
- Bellingham Herald mcclatchy
Yes, those are snowflakes on your weather app. Here’s what we know about looming cold spell
It’s going to stay cold through next week, that much is certain.
- BBC
Drivers injured and power cuts as Storm Éowyn hits Scotland
Buildings are damaged and 100,000 homes and businesses are left without electricity as gusts over 100mph are recorded.
- People
Should You Visit Los Angeles Right Now? How to Safely Travel and Support Communities Affected by the Fires
The return of tourism often has a positive impact after a natural disaster strikes, but would-be visitors need to know how to be a boon, not a burden
- USA TODAY
Good news for Southern California wildfires: Rain in forecast (but there's a catch)
The storm is not without some fresh risks of its own: After raging wildfires, it doesn't take much precipitation to cause a flood or mudslide.