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News Articles: cold weather

A truck drives along Interstate 335 during a winter storm, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, near Luther, Okla.

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  • Weather

Much of U.S. faces subzero temperatures, snow and high winds in coming days

In some parts of the Plains region, the National Weather Service expects temperatures to reach as low as the negative 20s and 30s.

February 18, 2025
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
A cold front, combined with potential lake-effect snow — as seen here in Erie, Pa., in December — could bring freezing temperatures and travel disruptions to much of the central and eastern United States.

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  • Weather

An Arctic outbreak will send a chill through much of the U.S. Here's how to prepare

Blasts of Arctic air are poised to bring below-average temperatures to much of the central and eastern U.S. throughout the first half of January. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.

January 02, 2025
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
A stock photo of a wall thermostat

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Beat the GA chill this season. These winter hacks could cut thousands off heating bills

Georgia may have a comparatively mild winter, but we are notoriously bad at cold weather.

December 03, 2024
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  • Sundi Rose
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and ATLDOT Commissioner Solomon Caviness join workers in front of a brine truck on Dec 12, 2024.

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  • Weather

Atlanta mayor, city officials share cold weather safety plans

Atlanta transit officials and first responders joined the mayor with updates on addressing crime and providing shelter to residents during cold nights.

December 03, 2024
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
 A small fire re-ignited with hand sanitizer as an accelerate warms Conta Price’s feet on a 28 degree morning in Macon in late November.

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  • News

As winter sets in, Macon-Bibb County struggles to shelter homeless people

A homeless person starting a fire to keep warm is thought to be the likely cause of a fire that destroyed a vacant warehouse in the industrial district near downtown last week.

December 13, 2023
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  • Laura Corley
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Georgia is set for freezing temps and 'high fire danger.' How long will this weather pattern last?

Dry, cold weather across the southeastern U.S. is prompting forecasters to issue multiple hazard warnings for the state.

October 31, 2023
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  • GPB Newsroom
Burst pipes flood Freedom Height Lofts in Old Fourth Ward in Atlanta after Christmas weekend 2022.

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  • Weather

Burst pipes damage apartments, businesses across metro Atlanta

Frozen sprinklers and pipes burst and flooded hallways, units, and lobbies at apartment complexes and businesses — usually accompanied by blaring fire alarms — after the frigid Christmas weekend.

December 27, 2022
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By:
  • Collin Kelley

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  • News

Georgia braces for near-record low temperatures

Extremely cold temperatures are expected to spill across Georgia later this week. In some areas, highs may struggle to get out of the 20s and low 30s. So what does that mean for those looking to travel this holiday season, both inside Georgia and through Georgia? For insight, we turn to Dave Hennen, senior executive producer of CNN weather and meteorologist.

December 20, 2022
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By:
  • Peter Biello
Pedestrians make their way down a partially plowed Murray Avenue Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

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  • Weather

Thousands in northeast are without power after heavy snowfall from winter storm

Homes and businesses across New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania were without power as a dangerous storm brought heavy snow, strong thunderstorms and blustery winds.

January 17, 2022
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  • The Associated Press

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  • Weather

Cold Weather Out Keeping You In? 4 Pro Tips On Staying Warm

Staying warm is a skill, says adventurer Blair Braverman. Even if you're not about to dogsled across Alaska, she has some suggestions for staying comfortable during lower-stakes outdoor fun.

December 14, 2020
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  • Nina Kravinsky

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