Topic: Blizzards

Snowstorm hits Denver: why that might be a good thing

A snowstorm can push back the beginning of snowmelt runoff, which can help counter hot, dry conditions in the summer. The 'normal' snowfall accumulation for Denver in April is nine inches.

Verbal Energy Shoveling Nemo

The linguistic takeaway from a major snowstorm turns out to be that 'blizzard' is a relatively new term.

Blizzard 2013 storm prep sharpened by experience in Katrina and Sandy

Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, American storm response has changed dramatically. The blizzard that swept across nine states in the Northeast US this weekend in many ways showed how.

New England blizzard: One for the record books?

New England blizzard: Forecasters are predicting more than 2 feet of snow in New England, and blizzard conditions, including high winds, blowing snow, and coastal flooding.

Christmas snow storm kills 3, tornadoes knock out power in South (+video)

A snow storm caused flights across the country to be cancelled. Three died, and many were injured in dangerous highway conditions and as trees fell on homes. In the South, tornadoes left 100,000 without power on Christmas Day. 

Blizzard conditions, from Kansas to Wisconsin, close schools (+video)

The first major snowstorm of the season shuttered schools in Missouri, and cut power to 30,000 people in Iowa. Chicago, Milwaukee, and Michigan are expecting as much as a foot of snow Thursday.

Blizzard closes highways from New Mexico to Kansas

Blizzard conditions shut down parts of I-40 and I-70 in New Mexico, Kansas, and Texas. At least six traffic fatalities were blamed on the snowstorm and high winds.
12/20/2011 08:37 am

Despite Southwest blizzard, hope of white Christmas fades for much of US

After two snowy years where over half the country woke up to snow on Christmas, this yuletide is expected to be far less white for much of the US – even with a blizzard in the Southwest.
12/19/2011 01:20 pm

Southwest blizzard causing difficult driving conditions

Police say that crews are working on plowing, salting and cindering but that drivers need to use caution and slow down.
12/19/2011 10:14 am

Winter storm's airport impact: 13,000 canceled flights

As many fliers are discovering, airlines these days are canceling their flights well before a winter storm hits.
02/02/2011 03:43 pm

Severe weather from Chicago to Boston as monster storm arrives

Severe weather, in the form of snow, is headed for St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, and Milwaukee. A monster storm could dump up to two-feet of snow and drifts piled up to 10 feet.
01/31/2011 08:53 pm

Winter storms zap city budgets. Will FEMA help with snow plowing costs?

As another mega-storm bears down on a large swath of the US, snow-encrusted cities and states scramble to cover rising costs of snow plowing. FEMA might help, but qualifying for aid isn't easy.
01/31/2011 04:52 pm

In Pictures Winter weather: What are cities doing with all the snow?

In Pictures Winter storm: Northeast braces for snow

Mayor Bloomberg on the ropes: Seven ways the blizzard still lingers

The harshest effects of this week's Northeast blizzard are starting to fade as snowplows reclaim New York City roadways and airport travelers rebook their way home. But the massive post-Christmas snowfall had some impacts that may linger for a while to come.
12/29/2010 06:25 pm

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Blizzard 2010: What are Top 5 snow storms of the decade?

The Christmas storm of 2010, which dropped 31 inches of snow on some parts of New England and crippled New York City, will likely stand out as a memory-maker, something to tell the grandkids about – especially if you got stuck in the national air traffic snarl or localized mayhem in New York, where police cars got stuck in drifts and New Yorkers yelled at the mayor for failing to keep the streets clear. But the past decade – the snowiest since the 1970s – had several other memorable winter storms. Here's the five that got the most attention – and did the most damage.
12/28/2010 12:24 pm

Snowfall totals: why blizzard 2010 didn't bring Northeast to its knees

Snowfall totals in the Northeast were big, but schoolkids were on vacation already, and in many cases their parents had time off from work.
12/27/2010 04:12 pm

Winter storm bears down on US east coast

Weather forecasters predict a significant winter storm from the Mid-Atlantic through New England, including high winds and heavy snowfall. Hundreds of airline flights have been canceled.
12/26/2010 11:24 am

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The New Economy State of Delaware: Snow economics explains long state of emergency

Despite a state of emergency, Delaware and its neighbors can't justify lots of snowplows for infrequent snowstorms.
02/11/2010 04:55 pm

East Coast snow storm: New York braces for a foot of snow

The East Coast is bracing for Wednesday's big snow storm. New York is expected to bear the brunt this time, with airlines already canceling flights in the region and schools shut for the day.
02/09/2010 06:01 pm

Federal government closed today but Redskins game must go on

The federal government closed today because of the weekend blizzard, but the snow won't stop the Washington Redskins from battling the New York Giants at FedEx Field on Monday night.
12/21/2009 02:00 pm