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Fresh Northeast Snow Hits Cleanup Efforts as Last Storm Lingers
weather21 hours ago

Fresh Northeast Snow Hits Cleanup Efforts as Last Storm Lingers

A fresh wave of light snow swept the Northeast after a historic storm left huge piles of snow from Maryland to Maine, prompting salt deployments and thousands of shovelers in cities like New York while warning of patchy ice on roads; the region also faced ongoing accessibility challenges for people with disabilities, dozens of power outages, and flight disruptions as some schools and services returned to normal amid continued snow-clearing efforts and dumping grounds for snow.

El Mencho’s Death Triggers Cartel Violence, Stranding Tourists in Puerto Vallarta
world3 days ago

El Mencho’s Death Triggers Cartel Violence, Stranding Tourists in Puerto Vallarta

The death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes after a Mexican military operation triggers widespread cartel violence across multiple states, including arson, blockades and clashes; Puerto Vallarta, a US tourist hotspot, experiences fires and a curfew as flights are canceled and travelers are stranded. The US and other governments urge shelter in place while authorities say roadblocks are being cleared; experts warn of possible retaliation and a leadership succession battle within CJNG.

Bomb-Cyclone Aims at NYC as Northeast Faces Major Blizzard Warnings
weather4 days ago

Bomb-Cyclone Aims at NYC as Northeast Faces Major Blizzard Warnings

A powerful nor'easter is set to intensify into a bomb cyclone off the East Coast, triggering blizzard warnings for millions from Delaware/New Jersey through New York City to southern New England. The storm could dump a foot or more of heavy, wet snow with gusts over 40 mph (potentially up to 55 mph) and cause major travel disruptions, airport delays, and possible power outages, along with coastal flooding along the coast. NYC will experience its first blizzard warning since 2017, as officials prepare for the worst Sunday night into Monday; forecasters note track uncertainties but expect significant impacts per NOAA’s Winter Storm Severity Index.

Northeast braces for historic bomb cyclone: feet of snow, brutal winds, and travel chaos
weather4 days ago

Northeast braces for historic bomb cyclone: feet of snow, brutal winds, and travel chaos

A rapidly intensifying nor’easter—labeled a bomb cyclone—has forced Blizzard Warnings from NYC to coastal Connecticut, with forecasts of 12–24 inches of snow and 50–70 mph winds along the I-95 corridor; some models show jackpot zones exceeding 2 feet. The storm is expected to produce whiteout conditions, coastal flooding, and widespread power outages, prompting airline waivers and Amtrak adjustments as cities mobilize emergency preparations and urge residents to stay off the roads until it passes.

Bomb cyclone sweeps East Coast, delivering heavy snow and travel disruptions
weather25 days ago

Bomb cyclone sweeps East Coast, delivering heavy snow and travel disruptions

A bomb cyclone sweeping up the East Coast is bringing heavy snow to the Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia, along with strong winds and coastal flooding that threaten roads and beaches. The storm is triggering widespread travel disruptions, including flight cancellations, and has left hundreds of thousands without power as four states declare emergencies and crews brace for continued frigid conditions and slick travel.

Coastal storm threat grows as East Coast cleanup from last blast continues
weather29 days ago

Coastal storm threat grows as East Coast cleanup from last blast continues

Forecasters warn a coastal winter storm could form off the U.S. East Coast this weekend, potentially delivering heavy snow from the Southeast to New England and possibly intensifying rapidly into a bomb cyclone. The alert comes as millions still recover from the prior ice storm, facing ongoing power outages, travel disruptions (airlines, ferries, and transit), and school closures amid bitter cold and dangerous conditions across several states.

Arctic Winter Storm Grips U.S. Coast to Coast, Shuts Airports and Sparks Outages
weather-news1 month ago

Arctic Winter Storm Grips U.S. Coast to Coast, Shuts Airports and Sparks Outages

A sprawling winter storm bringing heavy snow, sleet and catastrophic ice accumulation sweeps from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Northeast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, canceling more than 11,000 flights and closing major airports like LaGuardia, while prompting federal emergency declarations and widespread travel advisories as subzero cold and dangerous conditions persist into early next week.