Category: winter storm

Several Provinces to Be Hit by ‘Widespread’ Winter Storm System Moving up From US

A strong and widespread air pressure system coming from the U.S. will bring snowfall, wind, and icy conditions to several Canadian provinces this week, an Environment Canada meteorologist said Tuesday. Steven Flisfeder said the low atmosphere pressure system known as the Colorado low—typically forms east of the American Rockies before making its way northeast, towards…


Storm Packing High Winds, Heavy Snow Blows Into the Sierra

RENO, Nev.—A winter storm packing high winds and potentially several feet of snow blew into the Sierra Nevada on Saturday, triggering thousands of power outages in California, closing a mountain highway at Lake Tahoe and prompting an avalanche warning in the backcountry. The storm is expected to bring as much as 4 feet (1.2 meters)…


Heavy Rain, Wind, Snow Blows Through California Into Sierra

RENO, Nev.—A winter storm packing powerful winds, heavy rain and potentially several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada shut down mountain highways, toppled trees and triggered flood watches and avalanche warnings on Saturday from the coast of Northern California to Lake Tahoe. More than 250 miles of the Sierra remained under a winter storm…


More Than 16,000 Australians Without Power as Winter Storm Causes Chaos

More than 16,000 Australian households and businesses in the southern Australian state of Vicotria were without power on Wednesday morning after wild winds lashed the state overnight. AusNet Services reported the most unplanned outages, with more than 15,000 as of about 9 a.m. The outages were most significant to the east of Melbourne and in…


Winter Storm Warning Ends in Southern Manitoba, but More Snow Expected

Environment Canada has ended a winter storm warning for southern Manitoba where a weather system roared through with high winds and plenty of snow. The province says preliminary data indicates 15 centimetres to 35 centimetres of snow fell in the south and the Interlake and Parklands regions, while some other areas received between 40 and…


Major Storm, Heavy Snow, to Hit Ontario After the Prairies

Northern Ontario is bracing for some harsh weather this week as a major storm coming from the Prairies is expected to bring heavy snowfall, winter storms, and downpours that could flood some areas. The storm that began battering southern Manitoba and southern Saskatchewan on Tuesday could be the worst blizzard in decades, Environment Canada warned. As…


Late Winter Storm Blasts South, Northeast With Snow and Wind

A late winter storm blasted the northeastern United States on Saturday with high winds and snow that could pile up to a foot high, sending temperatures plummeting and making travel hazardous after first taking aim at the Deep South. The National Weather Service said 7 to 12 inches could be expected in northern areas of…


2 Winter Storms to Hit Millions Across US This Week: Forecasts

The United States is facing two rounds of high-impact snowstorms this week that will affect millions of people along its path, warned a weather forecasting service. The first storm, which will arrive around late Monday and last into Tuesday, is expected to be a low-pressure system that will strengthen as it moves from Oklahoma to…


Winter Storm, Packing Heavy Snow and Rain, Sweeps Across Eastern US

CHICAGO—A powerful winter storm was barreling through the eastern half of the United States on Thursday, bringing a variety of weather threats to the area that included heavy snow, damaging thunderstorms, and the potential of isolated tornadoes. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued winter storm, strong wind, and thunderstorm warnings and watches for the wide…


Texas Power Grid Withstands Winter Storm Test

In its first major test since crashing last winter, the Texas power grid held steady as Winter Storm Landon swept through the state late Wednesday, leaving snow, ice, and sub-freezing temperatures. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state’s independent power grid operator, reported demand peaked at nearly 69,000 megawatts Friday morning—a number that…