Category: Snow storm

Dangerous Spring Snow Storm Takes Aim at US Rockies, High Plains

A powerful spring snowstorm was expected over the next three days to blanket parts of the U.S. Rockies and central High Plains where forecasters warned of whiteout conditions, power outages, and avalanches. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued blizzard warnings for parts of Wyoming and western Nebraska, where quickly accumulating snowfall of up to 2…


Second Winter: Anchorage Gets up to 18 Inches of Fresh Snow

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Residents in some parts of Alaska’s largest city woke Thursday to a surprise: up to 18 new inches of snow. The storm, however, caused few headaches in Anchorage. “Luckily, we’re pretty familiar with big snowstorms,” said Chelsea Ward-Waller, a special assistant to the acting mayor. The state closed all Division of Motor Vehicle offices…


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