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Northeast Winter Storm Shuts Schools, Knocks Out Power

The start of a winter storm with heavy, wet snow led to hundreds of school closings, canceled flights and thousands of power outages in parts of the Northeast on Tuesday. The storm’s path included parts of New England, upstate New …

New England, Upstate New York, Bracing for Winter Storm

Parts of New England, upstate New York, northeastern Pennsylvania, and northern New Jersey were bracing Monday for a winter storm that could drop more than 12 inches (30 centimeters) of heavy, wet snow. The National Weather Service says the storm …

Northern California Storm Eases but More Snow Expected

TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Northern California got a bit of respite Monday after a weekend of heavy mountain snow but forecasters said up to several more feet will pile up through midweek, followed by potential flood concerns. A lengthy stretch …

To the Rooftops: Staggering Snowfall in California Mountains

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s latest winter storm was tapering off early Wednesday, but dangerous conditions persisted, including widespread freezing as skies cleared in the north. In the Sierra Nevada in Northern California, where blizzard warnings were issued overnight and …

After Michigan Storm, Customers Wait – and Wait – for Power

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Frustration and anger are mounting among some Michigan utility customers who still were waiting for power to be restored after a massive ice storm this week damaged electricity lines, and the governor called Friday for …

Los Angeles Area Still Blanketed by Snow in Rare Heavy Storm

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A powerful winter storm that swept down the West Coast with flooding and frigid temperatures shifted its focus to southern California on Saturday, swelling rivers to dangerous levels and dropping snow in even low-lying areas around …

Winter Storms Ravage US from California to Northern Plains

Dangerous winter weather trapped drivers on icy roads, knocked out power to hundreds of thousands and grounded multiple flights from California through the northern Plains on Thursday. For the first time since 1989, the National Weather Service issued a blizzard …

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 …

Austin’s City Manager Fired over Widespread Power Outages

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin’s city manager was fired Wednesday in the wake of outrage in the Texas capital over a slow and fumbled response to a winter storm power outage that left thousands of people without electricity for a …

Frustrated South Austin Residents Powerless, Want Answers

Some residents in Austin, Texas who are still without power Saturday days after a winter storm struck say they are frustrated that no answers are being offered as to when their electricity will return. “There’s just no communication from (Austin …