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NYC Mayor Mamdani declares full school snow day for Monday with no remote learning

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced New York City’s first full school snow day — with no remote learning — in years for Monday in anticipation of a major blizzard.

The mayor made the announcement on social media Sunday, posting a video of a FaceTime call between him and an eighth-grade girl named Victoria who attends public school in ...Read more

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Boston warns of incoming 'intense' blizzard conditions, Boston Public Schools to close Monday

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An incoming blizzard is expected to become a potentially historic storm across areas of Massachusetts, bringing over a foot of heavy snow, massively destructive wind gusts, whiteout conditions, power outages and more, public officials warned Sunday.

“Unlike the last storm, which was a ton of snow that came down fast but was light fluffy and ...Read more

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Lamont declares state of emergency as blizzard conditions take aim at Connecticut

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Gov. Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency in Connecticut in advance of the major winter storm on Sunday.

The state of emergency begins on Sunday at 5 p.m. and will continue through the day on Monday.

Lamont also signed an emergency order that prohibits all commercial vehicles from traveling on all limited access highways statewide in ...Read more

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Philly forecast calls for more than a foot of snow to fall Sunday into Monday

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Philadelphia and its suburbs are forecast to receive 16 to 22 inches of snow and face blizzard conditions beginning Sunday and continuing into Monday, with weather prediction models sharpening their focus as the storm approaches.

“Mother Nature has spoken again and made it clear that winter is not over,” said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker during...Read more

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Blizzard warnings up for Philly, all of New Jersey and Delaware

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Blizzard warnings are in effect for the Philly area and all of New Jersey and Delaware Sunday through Monday as a storm forecast to match the intensity of a Category 1 hurricane generates “potentially historic” snowfall amounts, the National Weather Service is warning.

A forecast that looked scary Saturday got scarier Sunday morning.

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NYC declares state of emergency, all streets and bridges closing to regular traffic

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a state of emergency Sunday as forecasts estimated the blizzard bearing down on New York City could bring nearly two feet of snow.

As of 9 p.m. Sunday, all streets, highways and bridges will be closed until noon Monday, Mamdani announced. Only essential and emergency vehicles will be allowed to travel city streets....Read more

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Blizzard cancels thousands of flights as NYC braces for 18 to 22 inches of snow

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New estimates are forecasting New York City might see nearly two feet of snow, as the five boroughs brace for a blizzard that could rival the record books.

The storm will start with light snow at first but the squall will “worsen rapidly,” with the severe weather hitting about 9 p.m. Sunday and persisting until 9 a.m. Monday, city Office of...Read more

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After criticism over storm deaths, garbage pileup, NYC's Mayor Mamdani braces for a blizzard

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NEW YORK — With some tough lessons in hand from the record-breaking storm and cold snap that hit the city in the first month of his tenure, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday he has begun mobilizing plowing, street-cleaning operations and homeless outreach in preparation for the weekend nor’easter that’s expected to bring blizzardlike ...Read more

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Philly forecast calls for a foot or more of snow to fall Sunday into Monday

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PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia and its suburbs are forecast to receive 12 to 18 inches of snow beginning Sunday and continuing into Monday, with weather prediction models sharpening their focus as the storm approaches.

When all is said and done, the total snowfall may be close to a foot in the city, and could surpass 18 inches at the Jersey ...Read more

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Winter storm watch for Baltimore area: 4 to 8 inches possible

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BALTIMORE — After a heavy snowstorm wreaked havoc across the state last month, even more snowfall is expected in the Baltimore area late this weekend.

The Baltimore area is under a Winter Storm Warning from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Total snow accumulation could top 12 inches in some ...Read more

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NYC under first blizzard warning in 9 years, up to 17 inches of snow predicted

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NEW YORK — New Yorkers only just freed from the snow and ice left by January’s monster storm will once again face winter’s wrath.

The National Weather Service on Saturday issued a blizzard warning across all five boroughs, as well as Long Island, the Lower Hudson Valley, southern Connecticut and much of New Jersey. The warning — the ...Read more

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New York starts prepping for heavy snow ahead of nor'easter

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A late-weekend storm could blanket parts of the Eastern Seaboard with snow, with more than half a foot possible in New York and several inches across southern New England through Monday.

A wave of warm, moist air from the U.S. Gulf is expected to collide with cold air sweeping south from Canada. The resulting nor’easter will be capable of ...Read more

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A winter storm watch is in effect, with several inches of snow possible for the Philly area

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The big question regarding Sunday’s snow storm threat on Friday not so subtly pivoted from will it happen to how much.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch starting at 6 a.m. Sunday into Monday morning for the potential of 6 inches of snow or more.

With a surprising level of agreement so far in advance of a first-...Read more

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Yosemite National Park closed because of winter storms

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LOS ANGELES — Yosemite National Park is closed through Friday because of impacts from the winter storm, including heavy snowfall and heavy trees.

The National Park Service announced Thursday that the park is closed and that visitors with lodging reservations may still enter the park through Highway 140 at the Arch Rock entrance.

Since Monday...Read more

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Freeze warnings issued for Northern California. How long will the cold last?

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The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin Valley. Fresno has been issued a freeze watch.

This warning comes after the intense winter storm that fell upon the Sierra Nevada. The winter storm resulted in a deadly avalanche and the deaths of about eight people, according to previous...Read more

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A series of deadly California storms continues to bring more rain, snow and danger

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LOS ANGELES — California's week of soggy weather will continue Thursday, with forecasters up and down the state forecasting more rain and cold temperatures before a gradual dry out over the weekend.

Showers moving into the region from the Central Coast should bring steady rain to Ventura and Los Angeles counties Thursday morning, with frosty ...Read more

'Firenadoes': Kansas wildfires whip up odd weather phenomenon of whirling fire

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Kansas wildfires on Tuesday whipped up a rare weather phenomenon — rotating columns of fire known as fire whirls.

Or as some people call them: Firenadoes.

Storm-chasing meteorologist Reed Timmer posted a video Tuesday showing a glowing column of fire rising from a wall of wildfire near Englewood, Kansas.

Strong winds pushed wildfires from ...Read more

Third straight storm system bearing down on Bay Area

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The battering weather that brought hard rain, thunder and lightning to the Bay Area and near white-out conditions in the Sierra Nevada ceased by early Wednesday, but a third successive storm system was on its heels and set to bring more widespread rain later Wednesday night and into Thursday.

According to the National Weather Service, the third...Read more

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California storm closes roads, triggers flash flood warnings. Here's how long it will last

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LOS ANGELES — Californians looking to resume their weekly commute Tuesday awoke to see several major roads closed after heavy rains drenched much the state Monday — with the expected precipitation far from over.

Among the closures was a section of Highway 1 through Big Sur, which state officials just weeks ago celebrated reopening for the ...Read more

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At 65 degrees, Chicago breaks century-old record for warmest Feb. 16 in history

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CHICAGO — After a snow-steeped and sometimes bone-chilling January, Chicago is enjoying a downright balmy — even record-setting — start to the week.

But don’t pack up your sweaters just yet.

The glimpse of spring will remain just a preview as temperatures dial back down this weekend to the brisk conditions more typical for this time of...Read more