Jan 04 Bone-chilling winter storm turns roads perilous in central U.S. before moving east By Heather Hollingsworth, Brian Witte, Associated Press Road conditions were deteriorating Saturday in the central U.S. as a winter storm brought a mix of snow, ice and plunging temperatures, with forecasts calling for the dreaded combo to spread eastward in the coming days. Continue reading
Dec 02 Great Lakes region hit with new round of heavy snow with more possible this week By Cara Anna, Carolyn Thompson, Jonah Bronstein, Associated Press Parts of the Great Lakes region are seeing new snow and face the prospect of even more this week after U.S. travelers battled harsh weather to get home after Thanksgiving. Continue reading
Feb 07 Southern Californians recount harrowing mudslides during record-breaking winter storm By Damian Dovarganes, Richard Vogel, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press A storm that parked itself over Southern California for days, unleashing historic downpours that caused hundreds of landslides, is moving out of the region after a final drenching. Continue reading
Jan 19 Cold weather can cut electric vehicle range and make charging tough. Here's what you need to know By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Many have complained about long lines for charging stations, and even that their EVs wouldn't charge when plugged in. But experts say there are ways to make an EV work even in subzero cold, mainly by warming up the battery… Continue reading
Jan 17 Much of the U.S. endures freezing temperatures as the Pacific Northwest prepares for more winter storms By Claire Rush, Associated Press Snow and strong winds were blamed for at least seven deaths in the Pacific Northwest, including a man whose Lake Oswego house was struck by a tree and a woman who died when a tree crushed a recreational vehicle in… Continue reading
Jan 15 Brutal arctic blast with sub-zero temperatures sweeps across the U.S. By Gillian Flaccus, Christopher Weber, Associated Press A dangerous Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. and prolong a bitter cold threatens to further disrupt daily life, including an NFL playoff game and the first-in-the-nation presidential nominating contest in Iowa. Continue reading
Jan 12 Powerful winter storm to bring 'life-threatening wind chills' and cancels flights in Northwest By Claire Rush, Associated Press An approaching storm in the Northwest is one of a number of sprawling storms bringing everything from what the National Weather Service called “life-threatening wind chills” in South Dakota to the possibility of tornadoes in the South. Continue reading
Jan 10 Snow in the West and flooding in the Northeast. And more winter storms on the way By Kathy McCormack, Scott McFetridge, Associated Press Forecasters say more bad weather is in store after storms that battered nearly every corner of the United States. Continue reading
Jan 10 Major storms pummel the Northeast, causing flooding and downing power lines By Kathy McCormack, Scott McFetridge, Associated Press The same weather system already brought heavy rain, hail and at least three reported tornadoes to the South. Continue reading
Jan 09 Tornadoes and snow in extensive storm rip through U.S., closing roads and schools By Associated Press The department urged people to stay home, posting photos of crumpled structures and debris and a message that those who have taken to the roads to see it are "making it very difficult for first responders who are rushing to… Continue reading