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At least four people have died as the brutal Arctic blast hit much of the central and eastern U.S.
Nathaniel Boyd, 24, of Wichita, and Whitney Almond, 26, of Clearwater, were killed in a weather-related crash on the I-235 on Sunday, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol report. Their car had gone down an embankment, rolling over multiple times.
In Texas, an unidentified person was found dead on Monday morning, due to the cold weather, in front of a bus shelter. Metro Police are investigating. Everett Carter, 61, a Jackson County Public Works employee, in Missouri, was carrying out snow removal when he was hit by a dump truck Sunday.
Meanwhile, winter snow storms are continuing to cause travel chaos today with 5,162 flights delayed in the U.S. as of 3 p.m. Monday. Another 1,912 have been canceled as strong winds and heavy snow causes ground stops at airports, including Chicago O'Hare.
Six states declared a state of emergency, while winter storm warnings and weather advisories were put in place for 23 states this morning by the National Weather Service (NWS).
Louisville, Kentucky received its biggest single-day snowfall in over 25 years with nine inches of snow. Mayor Craig Greenberg called the weather a "very significant event." NWS warned travel could be "extremely hazardous" and that visibility would be significantly reduced within heavy snow.
The Arctic polar vortex has been forecast to push frigid winds across much of the U.S. in the coming weeks.
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Jan 06, 2025 at 06:02 PM EST
Video shows pandas at D.C. zoo frolicking in the snow
A pair of pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park were seen frolicking in the Washington D.C. snow today in a video posted by the zoo.
Bears Bao Li and Qing Bao, who only arrived in the U.S. in October, on loan from China, are set to make their official public debt at the Smithsonian on 24 January.
"This morning, about 5 inches of snow blanketed the Washington, D.C., area, including giant panda Bao Li and Qing Bao's outdoor habitats. Flakes stuck to their fur as the bears frolicked and somersaulted. It was đžpaws-itively the panda *snowment* of our dreams!" the zoo posted on X.
Jan 06, 2025 at 05:48 PM EST
DC airport shutting down runways to clear snow and ice
Ronald Reagan National Airport, just outside Washington D.C. announced it is closing all its runways tonight.
In a post on X, the airport said it needed to allow crews to "focus on snow removal and prevent refreezing on the airfield."
At least 84 flights have been delayed at 110 have been canceled at the airport as of 5.40pm during the heavy snow and freezing temperatures.
Jan 06, 2025 at 05:38 PM EST
âCrippling travel disruptionsâ expected along I-20 corridor
Meteorologist Dylan Federico has warned that the major winter storm battering North Texas this week "will result in crippling travel disruptions."
The disruptions are expected along the I-20 Corridor including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
"Be safe and prepared," said Federico, a FOX4 meteorologist.
Jan 06, 2025 at 05:20 PM EST
NWS graphic reveals how easily hyperthermia can begin in windy weather
A graphic, shared by the National Weather Service Albuquerque, shows how cold winds can "whisk" the warmth away from the skin, putting people at much greater risk of hyperthermia.
"A strong cold front will move west across the area Tuesday into Wednesday. It's important to understand that the combination of windy conditions and frigid air can bring on hypothermia if exposed and not properly clothed!" they said in a statement.
Jan 06, 2025 at 05:01 PM EST
Baltimore extends Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert through Saturday
The Baltimore City Health Commissioner has extended a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert through Saturday.
"Due to the severe winter weather conditions and the continued threat posed by heavy snow accumulation, Interim Health Commissioner and I are extending the Code Blue Extreme Cold alert," Mayor Brandon M. Scott said.
A Code Blue Extreme Cold alert is declared when temperatures, including wind chill, fall below 13 degrees and people are at higher risk of frostbite, hypothermia, and even death.
"The safety and well-being of our residents remain paramount, and we encourage everyone to take precautions, stay warm, and look out for one another during this Code Blue Extreme Cold alert," added Scott.
Jan 06, 2025 at 04:47 PM EST
White House is turned into a winter wonderland
Snow continues to fall on the White House and its North and South Lawns.
The White House X account posted pictures of the presidential address this afternoon, covered in a thick blanket of snow.
The snowfall is expected to end by midnight by the freezing weather should continue through the week, meaning the snow may not melt until next weekend.
Jan 06, 2025 at 04:34 PM EST
Snow, sleet and freezing rain forecast for Southern U.S.
The National Weather Service has warned that cold temperatures will persist through the week in the south.
Snow, sleet and freezing rain is forecast for the southern plains to the Mid South, while Texas can expect light snowfall, the NWS said.
Jan 06, 2025 at 04:13 PM EST
Kentucky schools shut down until Thursday
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Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, which has received record-breaking snowfall, will be closed until at least Thursday, Jefferson County Public Schools said in a post on Facebook.
"These will be traditional snow days with no online instruction and no athletic or extracurricular activities," the district said.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport reported 9 inches of snow on Sunday - the highest snow total in a single day since February 4, 1998, when 11.6 inches fell, WHAS 11 reports.
Jan 06, 2025 at 03:59 PM EST
15th annual snowball fight takes place in DC
Hundreds of people braved the cold in Washington D.C. on Monday for the 15th annual snowball fight.
Footage showed happy, chaotic scenes at Meridian Hill as people threw chunks of snow at each other.
"The "Great Meridian Chill Battle of 2025," the snowball fight at Meridian Hill Park in D.C. happened today at noon! So much fun! What a great tradition! Started in 2010!" one commenter said on X, as she shared video of the snowball fight.
Jan 06, 2025 at 03:24 PM EST
Louisville, Kentucky, receives biggest single-day snowfall in over 25 years
Louisville, Kentucky, has received its biggest single-day snowfall in over 25 years.
Mayor Craig Greenberg called the weather a "very significant event."
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport reported 9 inches of snow on Sunday - the highest snow total in a single day since February 4, 1998, when 11.6 inches fell, WHAS 11 reports.
Jan 06, 2025 at 03:12 PM EST
IN PICTURES: Kentucky hit by record-breaking snowfall
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Jan 06, 2025 at 03:00 PM EST
More than 5,000 flights delayed and nearly 2,000 canceled due to winter storms
Winter snow storms are continuing to cause travel chaos today with 5,162 flights delayed in the U.S. as of 3 p.m. Monday.
Another 1,912 have been canceled as strong winds and heavy snow causes ground stops at airports, including Chicago O'Hare.
Jan 06, 2025 at 02:56 PM EST
At least four dead in winter storm
At least four people have died in the winter storms that have battered the central U.S.
Nathaniel Boyd, 24, of Wichita, and Whitney Almond, 26, of Clearwater, were killed in a weather-related crash on the I-235 on Sunday, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol report.
The report stated that their car had gone down an embankment, rolling over multiple times.
In Texas, an unidentified person was found dead on Monday morning, due to the cold weather, in front of a bus shelter. Metro Police are investigating.
Everett Carter, 61, a Jackson County Public Works employee, in Missouri, was carrying out snow removal when he was hit by a dump truck Sunday.
"This is a heartbreaking loss for our entire Jackson County family," Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. said in a press release.
"Everett Carter dedicated four decades of his life to serving our community with pride and professionalism. We will forever be grateful for his service and deeply miss his presence. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.
Jan 06, 2025 at 01:05 PM EST
Map shows hundreds of thousands without power as winter storm hits
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A powerful winter storm has plunged more than 300,000 people across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia into darkness on Monday.
Heavy snowfall, ice accumulation and strong winds have battered the eastern United States, knocking out power to homes and businesses. Virginia has been the hardest hit, with over 114,000 customers without power. Other states are also grappling with widespread outages: 79,000 in Kentucky, 52,000 in West Virginia, 35,700 in Illinois and 32,100 in Missouri.
Blair has brought treacherous conditions that has downed power lines for hundreds of thousands of people. Heavy ice accumulation is adding significant weight to power lines and trees, causing widespread damage and outages. Some areas are seeing up to half an inch or more of ice accumulation, with added weight from snow and strong winds exacerbating the problem.
A second storm later in the week could hinder recovery efforts, with continued risks of severe weather on the Gulf Coast and icy conditions in the Midwest and Southeast.
Read in full from Tom Howarth on Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 12:52 PM EST
Houston is almost 25% colder than typical for the time of year
Houston, Texas, residents will be bunding up against the cold this week as temperatures dropped well below the average.
This week's average temperature is just 40.79°F - a 12.51°F or 23.47% drop from the typical 53.3°F.
The cold drop is expected to continue through the week, with highs up to 56°F and lows of 32°F.
Jan 06, 2025 at 12:42 PM EST
Pennsylvania counties to be hardest hit by Polar Vortex
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Bitterly cold wind chills are expected to impact Pennsylvania on Tuesday as winter storms caused by a polar vortex continue to batter large swathes of the country.
The wind chill temperature is how cold people and animals feel when outside in the elements. While the actual temperature of an area can be warmer, wind chill temperatures are based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold.
As wind increases, it draws heat from the body, driving down skin temperature and eventually the internal body temperature, making the outside feel colder than it is.
Read in full from Flynn Nichollson Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 12:24 PM EST
NWS warn drivers to stay off snow and ice covered roads today
The National Weather Service has warned motorists to "stay off snow and ice covered roads today if you can."
But for anyone who must hit the road today, they have shared a number of tips here for staying safe, including to "make sure your vehicle is completely clear of ice or snow before starting the trip."
Jan 06, 2025 at 12:09 PM EST
Schools and government offices remain closed in Philadelphia
Schools and government offices across Philadelphia remain closed today.
The School District of Philadelphia announced it will remain closed due to the winter storm.
Philadelphia is expected to see up to seven inches of snow on Monday, while temperatures may fall as low as -6.
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:54 AM EST
Almost 3,000 flight delays and nearly 2,000 cancelations amid storms
Almost 3,000 flights have been delayed and nearly 2,000 have been canceled today due to the winter storms across the U.S.
At O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, a ground stop through 10 a.m. ET, due to snow and ice, has caused a back up of delays .
More than 160 delays have been reported at O'Hare, which has been by far, the worst-hit airport today, according to FlightAware.
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:37 AM EST
California drought: map shows âabnormally dryâ conditions set to fuel fires
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Despite fierce rainstorms and atmospheric rivers battering California in recent weeks, the state continues to grapple with significant drought conditions, fuelling "extreme" fire weather this week.
In its latest drought map, the U.S. Drought Monitor revealed that 59.1 percent of California is under "abnormally dry" conditions.
From the northern reaches of Lassen County to the Bay Area and the Central Valley, and worsening further south, areas like San Bernardino, Riverside and Imperial counties face "moderate" to "extreme" drought levels.
Nearly 19 million Californians live in drought-affected areas, even as California's reservoirs maintain above-average levels.
Read in full from Tom Howarth on Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 10:51 AM EST
More than 320,000 people left without power during winter storms
More than 320,000 people across the U.S. have been left without power as of 10.40 a.m. this morning due to winter storms.
Strong winds, heavy snow and ice have caused outages across at least five states, according to data from PowerOutage.us.
They include:
- Virginia 115,766
- Kentucky 84,649
- West Virginia 49,855
- Illinois 37,150
- Missouri 32,778
Jan 06, 2025 at 10:38 AM EST
Todayâs biggest snowfalls
The Weather Channel has revealed the heaviest snowfalls across the U.S. so far today.
They include:
- 18 inches in Chapman and St. George, Kansas
- 13 inches in Cameron and St. Joseph, Missouri
- 11 inches in Mason, West Virginia
- 10 inches in Racine, Ohio
- 9.5 inches in Chatham, Illinois, and Columbus, Indiana.
- 8.4 inches in Hebron, Kentucky
- 8 inches in Arkendale, Virginia
- 7.4 inches in Leonardtown, Maryland
Jan 06, 2025 at 10:08 AM EST
IN PICTURES: White House is buried under snow during winter storm
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Jan 06, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST
Footage shows snowstorms moving into New York
New video from the National Weather Service (NWS) shows snowstorms moving into New York.
"We are beginning to see some flurries and light snow work its way into the area from the west," the NWS said.
"This is expected to continue into early this afternoon with snowfall totals expected to be less than inch most places with highest amounts to the SW."
Jan 06, 2025 at 09:54 AM EST
Texas freeze sees meteorologists sound alarm: âDangerous situationâ
The powerful Arctic cold front pushing across the country is causing temperatures in Texas to plunge, with warnings and cold weather advisories blanketing the state.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued freeze warnings for central, eastern and coastal Texas, while cold weather and wind advisories are in effect along the Gulf Coast through Monday morning.
The NWS reports that Houston and coastal areas could be hit with wind gusts up to 40 mph creating a biting chill of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
In central and eastern Texas, similar sub-freezing conditions are forecast. Temperatures could fall as low as 24 degrees with wind chills reaching as low as 10 degrees.
North Texas, including Dallas-Fort Worth, is on alert for wind chills ranging from 5 to 10 degrees, which could cause frostbite in minutes.
Meteorologist Dylan Federico called the situation "dangerous" on X, warning North Texans of single-digit wind chills on Monday morning.
Read in full from Flynn Nicholls on Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 09:44 AM EST
Florida map shows cities set to freeze as icy cold front hits
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The National Weather Service has issued warnings for several Floridian cities as freezing weather continues to affect the state.
Officials warned of a "cold front" sweeping in from the northwest, with severe storm risks announced for large parts of northern Florida.
The National Weather Service announced new warnings in "portions of northeast and northern Florida," saying that cold wind chills could lead to temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Weather officials advised Floridians on Monday to keep their pets indoors as much as possible, while also ensuring that children and the elderly do not spend extended periods of time in the cold.
The severe weather warning in Florida stretches from Tallahassee down to Tampa, while an additional marginal warning area extends down to Fort Myers. Palm Beach and Miami have not yet been issued severe weather warnings.
Jan 06, 2025 at 09:42 AM EST
Map reveals states under winter storm warnings and weather advisories
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Winter storm warnings and weather advisories were in place for 23 states from the National Weather Service (NWS) as of early Monday.
The NWS showed that parts of the South, including Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and Florida, were under a freeze warning today.
States with winter storm warnings in place include Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware.
While states under winter weather advisories included Alaska, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, Arkansas, Tennessee, Montana, New York, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
Jan 06, 2025 at 09:29 AM EST
Winter storm snowfall forecast for each state
Snowfall has been forecast in swathes of the U.S. as a winter storm brings cold temperatures across much of the central and eastern parts of the country.
Hazardous driving conditions may impact travel as people head back to work after the holiday season.
Certain vulnerable groups, including young infants and senior citizens, are at greater risk of health complications due to the dangers posed by freezing temperatures.
Read in full from Joe Edwards on Newsweek.
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