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News Articles: winter weather

A United Airlines flight is de-iced before takeoff during a winter storm at Denver International Airport on Wednesday in Denver.

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  • Weather

More than 2,300 flights canceled as heavy snow hits the Midwest

Heavy snow and high winds are causing blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest. It's the latest stage of a three-day storm that's placed over half the country under winter weather warnings.

February 22, 2023
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By:
  • Emily Olson and
  • Jonathan Franklin
Mark Sorter clears snow on Friday from a downtown ice skating rink in Des Moines, Iowa.

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  • National

A huge storm brings icy temperatures and canceled flights to a majority of Americans

More than 200 million people — about 60% of the U.S. population — were under a winter weather advisory or warning on Friday, the National Weather Service said. Nearly 5,000 flights have been canceled.

December 23, 2022
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By:
  • Ashley Ahn
A person wrapped in a blanket crosses a snow-covered street Thursday in St. Louis.

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  • National

A massive winter storm is sweeping across the U.S., making holiday travel dangerous

Nationwide, thousands of flights were canceled or delayed. In some places, temperatures dropped more than 30 degrees in an hour. Wind chills reached well below zero. Inches of snow fell.

December 22, 2022
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By:
  • Becky Sullivan
A man clears a driveway after a snow storm passed through northern Minnesota last week. Forecasters say another big storm is expected to hit the region this week.

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  • Weather

A severe arctic storm could threaten holiday travel across the U.S.

Biting wind and heavy snow are expected across 17 states this week, sending temperatures plummeting as low as minus 30 F in some areas. Blizzard conditions could hit the Upper Midwest on Thursday.

December 20, 2022
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By:
  • Emily Olson,
  • David Schaper,
  • and 1 more
Snow blankets a row of homes after a snowstorm in Bellevue, Ky., on Friday.

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  • Weather

Here's how to best protect your home from freezing temperatures

Icy winter weather can mean frozen pipes or roof damage. Here are some helpful tips for getting your home through the colder months of the year.

February 05, 2022
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By:
  • Jeff Dean
Pedestrians cross a street as motorists drive through the snow on Jan. 16 in Greenville, S.C.

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  • Weather

A nor'easter could bring several inches of snow to the Northeast this weekend

The National Weather Service said it was too early to predict snowfall totals but warned that "blizzard conditions near the coast" could occur depending on the storm's path.

January 26, 2022
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By:
  • Joe Hernandez
A Georgia Department of Transportation brine tank is filled Friday in Forest Park, Ga., ahead of a winter storm that's poised to drop several inches of snow across the South

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  • Weather

Southern U.S. braces for several inches of snow

Four governors declared a state of emergency ahead of this weekend's storm, which could drop several inches of snow on areas that aren't accustomed to severe winter weather.

January 15, 2022
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By:
  • Matthew S. Schwartz
A Georgia Department of Transportation brine tank is filled Friday in Forest Park, Ga., ahead of a winter storm that's poised to drop several inches of snow across the South

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  • Weather

Southern U.S. braces for several inches of snow

Four governors declared a state of emergency ahead of this weekend's storm, which could drop several inches of snow on areas that aren't accustomed to severe winter weather.

January 15, 2022
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By:
  • Matthew S. Schwartz
A tractor sits in front of a pile of salt used to create a brine that will help clear road of ice and snow ahead of a winter storm at the GDOT's Maintenance Activities Unit location on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, in Forest Park, Ga.

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  • Weather

A major winter storm is about to hit the South

Forecasters predict a quarter-inch of ice which could lead to days without electricity.

January 15, 2022
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By:
  • The Associated Press
Drivers wait for the traffic to be cleared as cars and trucks are stranded on sections of Interstate 95 Tuesday Jan. 4, 2022, in Carmel Church, Va. Close to 48 miles of the Interstate was closed due to ice and snow.

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  • Weather

Here's what you should keep in your car and other ways to prepare for winter driving

Having an emergency kit filled with first aid supplies, water and snacks is an important first step to keeping safe, and sane, if you find yourself stuck on the road. A well-maintained car helps, too.

January 05, 2022
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By:
  • Jaclyn Diaz
A frigid blast of winter weather across the U.S. plunged Texas into an unusually icy emergency Monday that knocked out power to almost 4 million people and shut down airports and roads.

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  • Weather

Millions Lose Power In Texas, Northern Mexico As Blackouts And Bitter Cold Continue

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deployed the Texas National Guard to move people without heat and power into shelters.

February 16, 2021
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By:
  • Jaclyn Diaz
A person runs in the snow on Saturday on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Winter weather was expected to continue through the weekend in the region. Winter conditions are forecast to extend through much of the U.S. early into the week.

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  • Weather

Wintry Conditions Are Expected For Large Swaths Of U.S. Early Into The Week

More than 150 million are under warnings and advisories stretching from the South and Northwest and into the Northeast. The entire state of Texas was under winter advisories on Sunday.

February 14, 2021
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By:
  • Jason Slotkin
First responders arrive at the scene of a massive pileup of vehicles on Interstate 35W near downtown Fort Worth, Texas, on Thursday.

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  • National

At Least 5 People Dead After Texas Interstate Crash Involving At Least 75 Vehicles

A Fort Worth police spokesperson said between 75 and 100 vehicles appear to have been involved in the Thursday morning crash, which authorities declared a mass casualty event.

February 11, 2021
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
There's plenty of social distance out on the slopes, but resorts are requiring masks in lift lines and lodges and limiting lodge use. Most skiers and boarders are happy to comply but Schweitzer Mountain in Idaho had to suspend season passes for some who refused to wear masks and were verbally abusive to lift line attendants.

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  • National

Ski Down and Mask Up — Resorts Try To Stay Safe In Pandemic Skiing Boom

Ski areas are seeing record sales of season passes as people look for outdoor exercise this winter. Most are requiring masks, limiting lodge use, and making people put their boots on at their cars.

January 18, 2021
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By:
  • Chris Arnold
The National Weather Service canceled its winter weather advisory for all counties.

Wind Chill Advisory In Effect Overnight; Watch For Black Ice

The National Weather Service canceled its winter weather advisory for all counties, but a wind chill advisory goes into effect from 2 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.

January 29, 2019
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge and
  • Stephen Fowler
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