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Report: Buffalo’s Snow-Removal Equipment, Communications Fell Short During Deadly Blizzard

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – Buffalo’s snow-removal fleet was no match for the historic Christmas week blizzard that left 31 people dead in the city, and officials fell short in issuing warnings and providing shelter, according to a report released Friday. …

Northeast Digs Out from Winter Storm, Faces Power Outages

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Parts of New England and New York were digging out of a nor’easter Wednesday that caused tens of thousands of power outages, numerous school cancellations and whiteout conditions on the roads. The storm began Monday night …

Parts of Northern US Shut Down Ahead of Winter Storm

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — States in the northern plains are largely shutting down ahead of a massive winter storm that could dump up to 2 feet of snow in some areas, accompanied by strong winds and dangerously cold temperatures. Many schools …

Snow Leads to Massive Pileup in Wisconsin, Dozens Injured

MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Dozens of people were injured in a massive traffic pileup amid snowy conditions in southern Wisconsin on Friday, which blocked Interstate 39/90 for hours, authorities said. Beloit Memorial Hospital said at least 27 people were treated …