Wet weather will decrease but showers linger in Northern California Sunday
KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at how long the rain and snow will linger over the weekend and when warmer weather will return to Northern California.
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USA TODAYWildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds: Updates
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, three fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
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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
- Reuters
World reacts to Trump withdrawing US from Paris climate pact
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement on Monday, once again placing the world's top historic emitter of greenhouse gases outside the global pact aimed at pushing nations to tackle climate change. Ignoring it only sends all that vast wealth to competitor economies, while climate disasters like droughts, wildfires and superstorms keep getting worse, destroying property and businesses, hitting nation-wide food production, and driving economy-wide price inflation. "The door remains open to the Paris Agreement, and we welcome constructive engagement from any and all countries."
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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.
- USA TODAY
Babies found on Houston sidewalk with intoxicated mother in winter storm Enzo, say police
A woman who showed signs of intoxication was found with her 2-month-old and 1-year-old babies in Houston, Texas during winter storm Enzo, said police.
- 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
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Forecasters Warn of New 'Extremely Critical' Fire Risk in Southern California as Blazes Continue to Burn
Mild temperatures and low humidity are expected to contribute to "dangerous fire weather conditions" through Tuesday, Jan. 21
- Bloomberg
Extreme Cold and Record Snowfall to Test Texas Power Grid
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‘Weather bomb’ to sweep strong winds and heavy rain across UK this weekend
A “weather bomb” is set to bring strong winds, heavy rain and some snow when it reaches the UK later this week. Gusts of more than 80mph could cause power cuts, travel disruption and damage to buildings with a yellow wind warning issued by the Met Office. There could also be a danger to life caused by flying debris.
- The Weather Network
Next round of snow and strong winds for the Prairies looming
A clipper will dive through the Prairies this week, bringing light snow and gusty winds. While travel will be impacted, luckily, the winds won't be as strong as the most-recent event
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Houston airports, schools close as Texas to Florida prepares for potentially historic winter storm
Millions of people living along the Gulf Coast and into the Southeast are bracing for a rare, significant winter storm that’s expected to significantly impact travel and lead to power outages due to heavy snow and ice starting Monday evening.
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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.
- CNN
A first-of-its kind project is tapping energy beneath the ground to heat and cool homes
Heating and cooling heavily relies on planet-warming fossil fuels. But some energy companies are looking to an unlimited thermal energy source below their feet as a clean alternative.
- USA TODAY
Snow totals: See snow forecast across the US as arctic air sweeps South
Snow, sleet and freezing rain are set to fall across parts of southern Texas, southern Georgia and northern Florida as the storm heads east Tuesday.
- CNN
Southern states declare emergencies ahead of potentially historic snow, as cold temps chill 220 million people
More than 220 million people across the United States are facing dangerous cold that will also open the door for a potentially historic and crippling winter storm that could deliver snow as far south as Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
- USA TODAY
'Crazy to see': Parts of Gulf Coast get first-ever blizzard warning
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.
- The Canadian Press
Operation underway to capture B.C. wolves for relocation in Colorado
A wildlife team from the United States has begun capturing grey wolves in British Columbia for release in Colorado after voters in the state approved a proposal to reintroduce the animals, which have been "functionally extinct" there for 75 years.
- 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.