Residents flee Pacific Palisades neighborhood as wind-driven fire whips through Los Angeles hillsides
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Residents flee Pacific Palisades neighborhood as wind-driven fire whips through Los Angeles hillsides.
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CNNAt 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.
- The Canadian Press
Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles
CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but fire officials said a rapid ground and air assault was giving them the upper hand.
- 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 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
From the U.S. to U.K.: Historic winter storm is on the move and strengthening
The winter storm that brought historic snowfall to the Southern United States is not finished, yet, and it's gaining strength
- The Weather Network
Frigid outbreak kicks off potent snow squalls in Ontario, risk of 30+ cm
The outbreak of Arctic air surging across Ontario will kick off potent snow squalls to start the week
- The Weather Network
Dangerous Arctic freeze, lake-effect snow squalls keep hold of Ontario
An Arctic blast of air continues to lock Ontario in a deep freeze and fuel potent lake-effect snow squalls
- 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.
- The Canadian Press
‘Once in a lifetime’ snow hits parts of the U.S. South
A winter storm sweeping through the U.S. South on Tuesday was dumping snow at levels millions of residents haven't seen before.
- 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.
- Yahoo News
Rare winter storm sweeps across Gulf Coast, bringing heavy snow from Texas to Florida: Here's the latest forecast
A rare and historic storm swept across the Gulf Coast this week.
- Reuters
Rare snowstorm blankets Houston and New Orleans in white
HOUSTON (Reuters) -A rare winter storm churned across the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, breaking snowfall records more than a century old in a southern region where flurries are unusual, as much of the United States remained in a dangerous deep freeze. A snowstorm warning was in effect for 31 million people - from southern Texas east through Georgia and north to the Carolinas and into Virginia - until Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service said. With the storm moving east, crews near Houston plowed highways on Tuesday while downtown streets, covered in white, were virtually deserted.
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WATCH: Frigid Tuesday, tracking Southern storm for potential Triad impact
Very cold Triad air is in place as a winter storm develops across the South. The northern and western edge of the storm may bring evening snow showers into the southern half of our area. Any snow that reaches the ground is expected to make roads slick.
- Storyful
Blizzard Hammers New Orleans Highways
Heavy snow fell across Louisiana on Tuesday morning, January 21, prompting the first-ever blizzard warning for the counties and parishes around Lafayette, and major road closures across the state.This footage from live traffic cameras shows snowy conditions on roads in New Orleans.By 9am local time, between 1.5 and 2 inches of snow had been reported in various parts of Louisiana, according to the National Weather Service.“Motorists are advised to stay off the roadways as many are becoming impassable due to the winter weather conditions,” said the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).Multiple snow plows and de-icing vehicles were working on major routes throughout the state, the DOTD said. Credit: Louisiana DOTD via Storyful
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California wildfires live updates: Hughes Fire explodes in size, prompting evacuations and closure of Interstate 5
Firefighters continue to battle multiple wildfires in Southern California as the return of strong Santa Ana winds and critical fire weather conditions have fueled new blazes in the drought-stricken region.
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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.
- The Independent
California braces for new fires as winds trigger conditions for ‘explosive growth’
High winds might not only spark new wildfires, but also spread ash from previous fires to other communities
- 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.