A rock slide on Highway 50 in Fremont County has resulted in a complete road closure. The incident occurred Wednesday just west of Howard, a small town located a few miles southeast of Salida. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the closure is expected to last for an extended period as cleanup efforts are underway. … Read more
Arctic Blast Brings Lake-Effect Snow, Freezing Temperatures, and Hazardous Conditions to Northeast and South An Arctic blast sweeping across the United States this weekend is causing severe lake-effect snow in states like Pennsylvania and New York, while bringing freezing temperatures to parts of the South. Winter weather alerts, including lake-effect snow warnings, have been issued … Read more
A series of storms in the coming days could bring snow to regions in the Midwest and East that have yet to experience winter weather this season, potentially causing travel disruptions, according to AccuWeather meteorologists. While lake-effect snow will continue to blanket areas from Michigan to New York, a dip in the jet stream will … Read more
Freeport Police Charitable Organization Seeks Community Help After Rat Infestation Destroys Toy Inventory The Freeport Police Department Charitable Organization is urgently reaching out to the community for support after a rat infestation, worsened by Hurricane Beryl, devastated the inventory for its Blue Santa Toy Store. The Blue Santa program, which has been bringing holiday cheer … Read more
Houston, Texas, is in for a shift in weather as the weekend follows Black Friday’s shopping rush, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). While Friday is expected to be relatively mild, with highs near 61 degrees, the city will face cooler nights, with temperatures dipping to around 44 degrees. The weekend will feature a … Read more
A strong cold front is sweeping across the southern United States, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures, with Texas particularly affected. Freeze warnings have been issued for several cities in the state, with temperatures expected to fall to as low as 24 degrees by Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). These warnings … Read more
A bitter blast of Arctic air is set to sweep across much of the country this weekend, bringing dangerously cold temperatures after the Northeast was hit with heavy rain and snow on Thanksgiving. In New York City, spectators at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade endured temperatures in the 40s as they braved the rainy conditions. … Read more
Good morning and happy Saturday! We’re starting off with chilly temperatures in the 20s, and wind chills that feel as cold as the teens, dropping to 10 degrees in some areas. If you’re heading out for early shopping or running errands today, be sure to bundle up with a coat, gloves, scarf, and hat. The … Read more
Winter Storm Hits Summit County, Disrupts Travel Ahead of Thanksgiving A major winter storm blanketed Summit County with 18 to 24 inches of snow between late Monday, Nov. 25, and early Wednesday, Nov. 27, creating hazardous conditions along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor. The storm, coinciding with the Thanksgiving travel rush, led to road closures, … Read more
Early Snowstorms Ease Colorado Drought but Long Winter Still Ahead An unseasonably warm summer and fall gave way to significant November snowfall, which has alleviated drought conditions in parts of Colorado, especially in the southeastern corner. The early November storm, which began on Election Day, set a 30-year snowfall record on Pikes Peak and delivered … Read more