Germany and north-western Europe are preparing for severe weather as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall, strong winds, and cold temperatures, causing power outages, transportation disruptions, and safety warnings across the region.
Central Texas experienced a cooler Saturday with highs in the 50s and gusty winds, and temperatures dropping to the 20s and 30s overnight, with a freeze in the Hill Country. The weather will warm slightly next week with highs in the 50s and 60s, but a series of cold fronts are expected mid-week and next weekend, bringing isolated showers and additional cold air. Stay updated with local weather alerts and forecasts.
Storm Goretti caused heavy snow, ice, and strong winds across the UK, leading to warnings, power outages affecting over 20,000 properties, and transport disruptions, with conditions expected to improve early next week as milder weather arrives.
A severe weather threat including tornadoes and flash flooding is ongoing in the Deep South, with active storms and potential for damaging winds, large hail, and additional heavy rain, affecting areas from Mississippi to South Carolina, while the Northeast experiences rain and snow.
Police in Snowdonia warn visitors against irresponsible parking on snow-covered roads, emphasizing safety and the risk of vehicle damage or injury, and urging responsible behavior and awareness of weather conditions to prevent accidents and ensure access for emergency services.
Storm Goretti has caused heavy snow, ice, and strong winds across the UK, leading to widespread power outages affecting over 34,000 homes, with severe weather warnings in place until Saturday and milder weather expected from Sunday onward.
The upcoming Packers-Bears playoff game at Soldier Field on Saturday night is expected to feature snow, wind gusts up to 30 mph, and temperatures around 32°F, making for challenging weather conditions that reflect a classic cold-weather rivalry. The Packers are slight favorites in this matchup.
The Eagles are preparing for the NFC Wild Card playoff game against San Francisco, with players like Saquon Barkley and Adoree' Jackson emphasizing the heightened intensity and importance of the postseason, while also managing challenges like weather conditions and maintaining team focus and confidence.
A strong polar cold front is arriving in Central Texas between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Saturday, bringing gusty winds of 25-45 mph, sharply dropping temperatures into the low 40s, and wind chills in the 20s and 30s. Despite sunshine, Saturday's highs will only reach the upper 50s, with more pleasant weather returning by Sunday and next week, featuring highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s.
A severe winter storm named Elli has caused significant disruptions across northern Germany, halting long-distance train services, canceling Bundesliga matches, and causing road blockages due to heavy snowfall and snowdrifts, with ongoing efforts to restore normalcy.
Storm Goretti caused severe weather across France and Britain, leading to power outages affecting hundreds of thousands, travel disruptions, school closures, and dangerous conditions with high winds, snow, and flooding, amid warnings of increasingly rare extreme weather events linked to climate change.
Thousands of starfish washed up on Wardie Bay in Edinburgh, likely due to stormy weather and rapid temperature changes, with marine biologists noting such events are natural but require further investigation.
California is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years due to recent winter storms that filled reservoirs and ended drought conditions across the state.
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and colder temperatures to Colorado, impacting mountain regions and the Denver metro area, providing some drought relief but also causing slick roads and travel disruptions.
A messy and icy start to Tuesday across Minnesota and western Wisconsin involves freezing rain, fog, and slick conditions, with significant ice accumulation expected in western Wisconsin, leading to winter weather advisories. Temperatures are steady, and a brief warm-up is forecasted for Wednesday, followed by a cooldown and another warm-up early next week.