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Spring Arrives Amid Another Round of Wintry Storms Across Midwest to Northeast
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Spring Arrives Amid Another Round of Wintry Storms Across Midwest to Northeast

As meteorological spring begins on March 1, several storms will bring snow, ice and rain from the Midwest to the Northeast through mid‑next week, affecting about 120 million people. Arctic air will surge south, creating a broad wintry pattern with snow in parts of the Upper Midwest and central Midwest, while a larger Tue–Wed storm could push a wintry mix farther east and trigger urban flooding as melts advance. Travel could be slick, with fog and possible ice jams as rain and melting snow raise water levels in cities.

Winter Storm Reaches East as West Sees Record Warmth
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Winter Storm Reaches East as West Sees Record Warmth

Winter weather is returning to the Midwest and Northeast this weekend as a fast-moving system moves east, bringing snow and travel delays; meanwhile parts of the West are experiencing record warmth. Massachusetts endured significant power outages from the prior nor’easter, and icy conditions are possible from Missouri into northern New England, with snow likely in the Midwest moving toward D.C. and New York City by Monday. Next week could bring more storms and heavy rain to the Plains and Mississippi Valley, with potential flooding.

Northeast Braces for Next Storm After Record Blizzard Disrupts Travel and Power
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Northeast Braces for Next Storm After Record Blizzard Disrupts Travel and Power

A record-breaking blizzard slammed the Northeast, delivering over two feet of snow in some areas, triggering deaths, hundreds of thousands of power outages, widespread flight cancellations, school closures, and major transit disruptions as crews begin clearing snow; forecasters warn another storm could hit later this week, potentially hindering recovery.

Northeast Blizzard Dumps Over 2 Feet of Snow, 40 Million Under Warnings
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Northeast Blizzard Dumps Over 2 Feet of Snow, 40 Million Under Warnings

A historic Northeast blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow across New Jersey, Rhode Island and Long Island, leaving more than 40 million people under warnings as states of emergency and travel bans were declared; the disruption included thousands of flight cancellations (over 5,600), major school closures (including Boston), widespread power outages (over 660,000 customers), and broad transit restrictions, with conditions expected to persist into Tuesday.

Historic Northeast Blizzard Dumps Record Snow, Halting Travel and Power
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Historic Northeast Blizzard Dumps Record Snow, Halting Travel and Power

A historic bomb cyclone blankets the Northeast with record snowfall—from Rhode Island’s three-plus feet to about 20 inches in New York City—causing widespread power outages, canceling thousands of flights and dimming travel across the region. Massachusetts reports hundreds of stranded vehicles, Cape Cod outages, and travel bans; New York City enacts homelessness outreach amid freezing conditions; cities mobilize extensive snow removal and shelters, with restoration expected to take days as crews work around the clock and Boston stores excess snow in ‘snow farms.’

Northeast Storm Triggers NYC Travel Ban as Gas Prices Rally
usnews5 days ago

Northeast Storm Triggers NYC Travel Ban as Gas Prices Rally

A powerful late-winter storm slammed the U.S. Northeast, bringing heavy snow, winds up to 70 mph and coastal flooding that could affect about 35 million people. New York City declared a local state of emergency, imposed a citywide travel ban for non-emergency vehicles, and schools planned a snow day as outages and flight cancellations spread. Natural gas futures rose more than 3% to about $3.14/MMBtu amid the disruption, with utilities reporting outages across several states and airlines waiving fees for many flights.

Northeast Braces for Blizzard as 15 Million Under Warnings
weather7 days ago

Northeast Braces for Blizzard as 15 Million Under Warnings

A major winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Appalachians this weekend, with roughly 15 million people under blizzard warnings from NYC to Connecticut and 9–18 inches of snow in many cities; coastal areas could see intense gusts above 50 mph as conditions rapidly intensify off the mid-Atlantic coast, prompting travel disruptions and Amtrak route adjustments while officials urge people to stay off the roads.

Northeast Braces for Uncertain Weekend Snowstorm
weather8 days ago

Northeast Braces for Uncertain Weekend Snowstorm

Forecasters say a weekend winter storm could either graze or hit the Northeast, but its exact path and strength remain uncertain until it organizes off the coast; a closer coast track could bring damaging winds and coastal flooding to New England, while most models indicate light snow to a few inches from Washington to Boston, with a small chance of a bigger system if two upper-atmosphere energy streams align.