Private plane makes emergency landing on highway due to snowfall
Severe weather has killed at least 89 people across the United States over the past two weeks, according to the latest government tally. CBS News.
Tennessee had the highest number of winter weather-related fatalities, with trucks spinning out of control due to heavy snow and colliding with trailers.
Oregon's governor has declared a state of emergency as the state is battered by freezing rain and winter storms that have caused downed trees, widespread power outages and at least 16 deaths.
Two adults and a teenager were killed when a power line fell on their car in northeast Portland Wednesday morning. After a severe storm in Oregon. Authorities also found a 2-year-old child unharmed at the scene and transported him to the hospital.
Several inches of lake-effect snow are now hitting the Great Lakes region and the northeastern United States, while arctic temperatures have stabilized in the southeastern United States.
In Florida, meteorologist Researchers say cold temperatures can affect wildlife and cause a rare weather-related phenomenon: falling iguanas.
Severe winter storms have also wreaked havoc on travel across the country, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and delays across the country.
ICYMI: Multiple people have died in recent days due to hypothermia, deadly road conditions
At least 10 people have died in weather-related conditions in recent days, according to media reports and local authorities.
In Portland, Oregon, county officials are investigating two possible deaths from hypothermia. according to portland tribune, Two more people were killed over the weekend when a tree fell on their home.And in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, three homeless men found dead Hypothermia was suspected due to the freezing cold roads of the past few days.
Meanwhile, dangerous roads are proving deadly in some areas.
A man was killed Sunday in White County, Arkansas, after his vehicle crossed the center lane and crashed into a tree, officials said. police records.
katie hawkinsonJanuary 17, 2024 09:00
Does this Arctic explosion mean there is no climate crisis? Absolutely not.
In fact, as the climate warms, the likelihood of extreme cold weather events may increase.
For example, climate change is causing heavy rainfall to increase in frequency and intensity, according to widely cited and peer-reviewed papers. study From 2015.
Additionally, a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which can lead to more rain and snow. climate signals, a nonprofit organization specializing in climate attribution research. New research also shows that warming of the Arctic could lead to the development of arctic air in the United States – just like we're seeing across the country today.
We are still in the midst of this storm, and while its causes are still unknown, this much is known. This month's storms do not indicate that the climate crisis is gone.
katie hawkinsonJanuary 17, 2024 09:30
Death toll rises across U.S. as ice storm hits Pacific Northwest
Up to 14 people across the United States have been killed as an ice storm hits the Pacific Northwest after being caught in an arctic blast.
Heavy snow and freezing rain is expected in the Pacific Northwest today, while a strong cold front will return the East Coast to more typical winter temperatures.
The National Weather Service warned that ice could cause power outages in the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday. Overnight, more than 60,000 people in Oregon were already without power.
The Bureau of Meteorology also warned travelers in the northwest to be careful of slippery and dangerous driving conditions. The agency said a quarter-inch of ice could cover the surface in and around Portland, Oregon, and up to an inch of ice near the Columbia River Gorge along the Oregon-Washington border. It is said that there is a possibility of accumulation.
Elsewhere, northern Maine and Buffalo, New York, are experiencing heavy snowfall and remain under weather warnings.
The severe winter storm has wreaked havoc across the country, with schools closed and more than 10,500 flights canceled on Tuesday.
Up to 14 people are believed to have died in dangerous conditions in Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, Wisconsin and New Jersey.
Martha MurchardyJanuary 17, 2024 10:10
Up to 14 people killed in arctic explosion
Up to 14 people are believed to have been killed in the Arctic blast that has struck across the United States in recent days, according to media reports and local authorities.
In Portland, Oregon, county officials are investigating five possible deaths from hypothermia. according to portland tribune, Two more people were killed over the weekend when a tree fell on their home.
On Sunday, a man was killed in White County, Arkansas after crossing the center lane and colliding with a tree. police records. At the time, roads across the state were unsafe due to snow and ice.
mississippi state officials Said One person was killed while driving on Highway 49 just south of Silver City in Tennessee around 8 p.m. local time Sunday, officials said. report There is one more weather-related death, although details have not been released.
And in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, three homeless men found dead Hypothermia was suspected due to the freezing cold roads of the past few days.
Meanwhile, a skier was killed in an avalanche in Wyoming.
Martha MurchardyJanuary 17, 2024 10:37
Winter storm warnings are in effect for the Cascades and northern Rocky Mountains amid snowfall
The National Weather Service announced a winter storm warning is in effect for the Cascade Mountains and northern Rocky Mountains.
Up to 3 feet of snow could fall in the Cascade Mountains by Thursday afternoon, and up to 2 feet of snow is expected to fall in higher elevations in northern Washington, Idaho and Montana by late Thursday morning.
Martha MurchardyJanuary 17, 2024 11:21
More than 9,000 flights canceled and schools closed due to bad weather
As of Thursday morning, 9,091 flights were canceled in the United States, according to tracking website FlightAware.
A severe winter storm has wreaked havoc across the country, closing schools and canceling more than 10,500 flights on Tuesday.
Classes have been canceled for millions of students from Portland to Chicago to Denver to Dallas to Baltimore. Many schools have already canceled classes for Wednesday as well.
Martha MurchardiJanuary 17, 2024 11:25
Temporary relief from bitter cold expected today before arctic blast returns
The bitter cold that has gripped the United States in recent days is expected to ease briefly today before the Arctic blast returns.
The National Weather Service warned that below-average temperatures are possible across the Northern and Central Plains starting Thursday as the Arctic blast moves south.
The weather service added that a cold front will move into the southern United States on Friday.
Freezing rain will also continue to impact Oregon.
A warm day continues today across South Texas and along the Gulf Coast, with temperatures expected to return to the 60s and 70s by Thursday.
„This latest surge in arctic air appears to be less extreme than the first, but severe cold is still expected in parts of the Plains this weekend,“ the NWS said.
Martha MurchardyJanuary 17, 2024 11:45
Snow warnings remain in effect for Maine, Mississippi and New York.
A winter weather warning remained in effect early Wednesday morning in Maine after snowfall and flooding occurred.
Maine State Police on Tuesday warned travelers to use caution after two tractor-trailer accidents and a car rollover were reported on snow-covered highways.
Meanwhile, lake-effect snow will continue to affect Mississippi, according to the National Weather Service.
One to three feet of snow is expected to fall in the area through Thursday night.
Buffalo, New York, which experienced heavy snow over the weekend into Monday and Tuesday, is under a lake-effect snow warning until Thursday night.
Areas saw localized snowfall of 1 to 3 feet, and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. „Travel may be extremely difficult or impossible. Hazardous conditions may impact morning and evening commutes,“ the Bureau of Meteorology warned.
lake effect snow It occurs when cold air moves across the open, unfrozen waters of the Great Lakes, creating a narrow band that can dump more than 2 to 3 inches of snow per hour.
Martha MurchardiJanuary 17, 2024 12:05
Video: Truck pulled out of snow as frigid weather hits New York
Trucks pulled out of snow as frigid weather hits New York
Martha MurchardiJanuary 17, 2024 12:30
In photo: Washington
On January 16, the north lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., was covered in snow.
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People carrying sleds up the hill near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC
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North Lawn of the White House in Washington DC
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A snowman is built in front of the Washington Monument on the National Mall after it snows in Washington.
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Martha MurchardiJanuary 17, 2024 12:53