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Greece: Snow reaches Acropolis, halts services

High winds and a cold snap in Greece have halted ferry services and highway traffic and dusted the Acropolis and other ancient monuments in Athens with snowy.

Apparently snowplows in Michigan have names, and they’re all hilarious

If you live in a part of the country where you experience all four seasons then you’re pretty used to snowplows cleaning up the streets of your town when mother nature decides to dump inches of snow on the ground.

Light snow to continue through Thursday, slippery conditions a factor for commute

After Wednesday’s 2 to 4 inches of snowfall in the area, National Weather Service officials showed concern for commuters Thursday morning.

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Flagstaff, AZ, closing in on January snowfall record

The city of Flagstaff, Arizona, saw its fourth highest amount of record snowfall for January at 57.9 inches. Weather officials say normal January snowfall for Flagstaff is 20 inches.

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Winter weather will bring snow to Midwest, Great Lakes

Winter weather will bring heavy and blowing snow to the Midwest and Great Lakes, while California finally sees a break following weeks of record conditions.

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Biggest January snowstorm in 30-plus years for Denver, Colorado

The snow piles up in the Denver metro area on Wednesday. FOX Weather’s Max Gorden speaks with residents who react to the biggest January winter storm to hit The Mile High City since 1992.

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East Coast winter storm expected to bring impacts to I-95 corridor this weekend into early next week

A pattern shift across the U.S. will create a more active storm track across the Northeast through next week.

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Barrage of atmospheric rivers bring heavy snow to parts of CA causing road closures

Mark Sudduth, Owner/Founder of HurricaneTrack.com, is in Truckee, California, where the latest atmospheric river is dumping heavy snow.

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Heavy rain, wind and snow is coming to California and the Western US

California and the Western U.S. are facing another round of rain, wind and snow this week while much of American is enjoying above average temperatures.

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What Snow Days Mean to Adults

An ode to a natural gift that could melt away

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A 16-foot pet python was stolen in July. A dog walker just rescued it.

“I’m not a snake person,” said Patrick Fortune, who saved the snake with his girlfriend and a neighbor. “But I’m really glad she made it.”

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Buffalo faces more snow after deadly storm

Storm-battered Buffalo braced Tuesday for fresh snow; officials urge drivers to stay off the roads. (Dec. 27)

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White Christmas forecast for Scotland as weather warning issued

A Met Office yellow alert for snow and ice has been put in place for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

bbc.co.uk

Locals share snow photos 33 years after a white Christmas in Jacksonville

Let it snow! Let it snow!

How far do you have to travel for a white Christmas?

We’re on track for the coldest Christmas in decades across the entire Southeast, but despite the cold, snow is not in the forecast.

Chicago weather: Latest updates on winter storm, travel updates and more

With temperatures expected to drop drastically in the couple of hours, Chicagoans are making last-minute preparations for the holiday weekend as cancellations are beginning to pile up across the city, from flights to holiday attractions.

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Georgia Gov. Kemp to declare State of Emergency ahead of bitterly cold temps

Georgia officials are warning residents to take precautions against high winds and bitterly cold temperatures from an approaching winter storm.

Huge winter storm to severely impact holiday travel

A massive winter storm is taking aim at the eastern United States, producing blizzard conditions and snarling road and air traffic during the busy holiday stretch.

Hawaii winter storm: thunder, hail and power outages

A strong winter storm is downing trees, knocking out power and flooding soccer fields as it moves across the Hawaiian Islands.

Snowstorm halts flights at Vancouver airport

Snow and arctic winds forced the suspension of all flights at Vancouver International Airport and winter weather is playing havoc with transportation across the southern part of Canada’s Pacific coast province of British Columbia

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Extreme cold, snow and a Chicago Bears game: What to know about the weather this week

Get ready, Chicago. Snow is expected to move in on Thursday — and air temperatures are expected to be well below average with wind chills between -20 and -30 degrees Fahrenheit on Christmas Eve and Day.

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Major winter storm on track for Christmas week, forecasters say

Snow, rain and powerful winds are expected to accompany frigid temperatures in parts of the country this week that may cause travel disruptions during week ahead of Christmas.

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Snow pummels parts of Northeast; thousands without power

Utility crews were racing Saturday to restore power to tens of thousands of customers across New England and New York after a powerful storm dumped 2 feet of snow in some places.

Strong signal that 'highly impactful' winter storm will develop next week across large swath of US

Just as the nation gets ready to travel home for the holidays, there is a strong signal that a major winter storm will develop late next week and impact a large swath of the country, according to the FOX Forecast Center.

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Storm system bringing blizzard conditions and tornadoes to central US

A powerful storm system is dumping heavy snow in parts of the Dakotas, while tornadoes are possible in parts of south-central US.

What does winter look like? Draw a picture to show us.

Kids ages 5 to 13 are invited to create original artwork for KidsPost’s print and online editions.

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Chances increasing for fresh snow next week

If you're hoping for snow, some parts of the country are likely to receive the fluffy stuff as we go into the second week of December.

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Multiple storms dumping snow in the Sierra

Heavy snow dumped feet of snow in the Sierra, and more snow is expected through the start of next week.

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Southern U.S. in danger of potential tornado outbreaks while other areas brace for heavy snow

Heavy snow is expected from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes, while the South is in danger of potential tornado outbreaks in the coming days. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.

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Snow and rain fall from New Mexico into Texas

As accumulating snow fell in higher elevations across New Mexico and western Texas from Nov. 24-25, flooding rains hit the eastern part of the Lone Star State.

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Parts of NY dig out after potentially 'historic' snowfall

Parts of New York are finally catching a break after a storm dumped snow for days on cities and towns east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

Massive snowfall buries cars, keeps falling in western NY

Piles of snow taller than most people have buried parts of western and northern New York.

Why Buffalo will measure snow in feet this week

The city of Buffalo and most of western New York is gearing up for an epic snow event later this week.

Commuters should plan for snow, slippery roads Tuesday, city says

A winter weather advisory goes into effect from 6 a.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday.

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Snow sweeps over several states

Snow continues to come down in many of the Northern states as winter approaches.

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Rain helps increase containment of huge California wildfire

A major storm that battered western Alaska over the weekend churned through Northern California on Monday after bringing early-season snow to mountains and dropping rain that helped firefighters increase their containment of a huge wildfire. Snow and ice in the eastern Sierra Nevada led officials to close State Route 108 high up over the Sonora Pass, the California Department of Transportation said Sunday. The 119-square-mile (308-square-kilometer) Mosquito Fire in the Sierra foothills northeast of Sacramento was 38% contained after downpours on Sunday, allowing sheriff's officials in two counties to lift or downgrade some evacuation orders.

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Kay's positive impact on outdoor activities

AccuWeather's Jillian Angeline speaks with Chris Spounias, who's excited about how the wet weather will be great for San Diego Dune Tours.

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UK heatwave: The unusual things happening because of the heat

The Met Office has issued a red weather alert for extreme heat while temperatures could reach new highs.

bbc.co.uk

Late spring Colorado snowstorm knocks out power for 210,000

A late spring Colorado snowstorm that dumped several inches in the Denver metro area knocked out electricity for about 210,000 customers.

Videos of mic’d up 4-year-old snowboarder will seriously make your day

This will surely put a smile on your face today.

Trapped driver saved from SUV after going miles up snowmobile trail, Utah rescuers say

Rescuers had one simple question: “Why?”

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What to watch on Wednesday: ‘Beyond the Edge’ on CBS

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | "Temptation Island" returns on USA for season four

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Hand poking out of snow after avalanche leads friends to buried snowmobiler in Utah

Friends rushed to dig the snowmobiler out from the snow, deputies said.

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Coldest storm of the winter to hit L.A. mountains: 'You need to be prepared'

The region should expect 1 to 3 inches of snow, with up to 5 inches possible in the San Gabriel Mountains, the National Weather Service warned in an advisory.

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Tracking a massive February storm: When and where to expect snow, rain and possibly tornadoes

A massive storm system is forecast to bring snow, rain, wind and severe weather to the central, eastern and southern US on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Winter Storm Causing Severe Weather Conditions Across The U.S.

Heavy snow from the Rockies will expand northeastward to the central Plains Wednesday night, then to the Great Lakes region Thursday.

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7 Weather Forecast 11pm Update, Sunday, February 13

7 Weather Forecast 11pm Update, Sunday, February 13

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Snow blankets Beijing as Winter Games are held up

Snow falls inside the closed loop of the 2022 Winter Games as Olympic events in the mountains are held up due to the weather conditions.

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The euro zone’s next big economic battle? How to be green and placate the markets

How to spend more on climate investments without damaging fiscal consolidation? Euro zone finance ministers embark on a new challenge.

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Northeast begins to dig out from blizzard that dropped two feet of snow in some spots

Snowfall totals eclipsed 30 inches in some areas of Massachusetts, while Boston tied its record for the most snow in a single day at just under two feet, according to the National Weather Service.

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This video of bubble solution freezing on a cold morning is mesmerizing

It seems like it’s colder than usual just about everywhere in the country these days, which is obviously making a lot of folks sick and tired of the chilly weather.

Winter storm watches and warnings issued as East Coast prepares for Nor'easter and blizzard conditions

It could be the largest Nor'easter in years as parts of New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland are under blizzard warnings.

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Stay warm and connected with these 3-touch smartphone gloves

These gloves keep you warm while letting you use your phone's touchscreen with three fingers on each hand.

Petition asking city to clear sidewalks of snow and ice gains traction: ‘It’s a huge deal for people with disabilities.’

A transit advocacy organization and disability service group have partnered in the campaign against what they call the inaccessible state of the city’s sidewalks.

chicagotribune.com

In pictures: Snow falls in Algeria's Sahara Desert

The ice crystals leave stunning patterns in the sands of the Sahara, the world's largest hot desert.

bbc.co.uk

He Lost His Sight—but Not His Passion for Skateboarding

“One Day You’ll Go Blind,” directed by Leo Pfeifer, tells the story of Justin Bishop, a lifelong skateboarder who went blind at the age of twenty-five but refused to abandon the sport he loved.

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Investigators search for clues about origin of Colorado fire: 'It’s really obvious where that fire started'

Authorities in Colorado were searching for more answers Monday as they investigate what caused the destructive fire that scorched scores of homes.

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Florida snow: Video shows snow falling in the sunshine state on Monday

Snow way! It snowed Monday morning in Florida!

2 missing; survivors count blessings after Colorado fire

Search teams are looking for two missing people in the snow-covered but still smoldering debris from a massive Colorado wildfire, while people who barely escaped the flames sorted through what was left after the blaze.

Another round of snow before thaw comes to frigid Northwest

A thaw-out is coming for the frozen Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but not before another round of snow that could compound problems for a region more accustomed to winter rain than arctic blasts.

Lake Tahoe shatters 50-year December snowfall record with more than 16 feet of snow

On Monday, Lake Tahoe broke a 50-year record when snow totals reached 193.7 inches, nearly 15 inches more than the record from 1970.

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'So difficult': Winter snow, cold slam Northwest and Sierra

Snow, ice and unseasonable cold in the Pacific Northwest and the Sierra Nevada are continuing to disrupt traffic, cause closures and force people to find refuge in emergency warming shelters.

Government Contractor Indicted for Bribing Public Official

According to court documents, William F. Snow, 70, of Jamestown, worked for a government contracting firm that previously provided professional staffing services to BBG. In exchange, the BBG contracting officer took official actions that benefitted Snow, the contracting firm, and another executive, Rita Starliper, who previously pleaded guilty for her involvement in the scheme. Snow is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit bribery and honest services mail fraud, one count of bribery, and three counts of honest services mail fraud. If convicted, Snow faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for conspiracy to commit bribery and honest services mail fraud, fifteen years in prison for bribery, and twenty years in prison for each count of honest services mail fraud. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S.

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One dead as powerful typhoon batters the Philippines

Philippine Coast Guard officers wade through the chest-deep flood in Cagayan de Oro City in the southern Philippines to rescue a one-month-old baby. Heavy rains brought by Super Typhoon Rai caused a creek to swell and flooded some areas, triggering rescue operations to evacuate remaining residents trapped in their flooded homes.

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Powerful storm drenches Southern California with heavy rain

Rain drenched Southern California on Tuesday as a powerful storm slid down the drought-stricken state, snarling traffic as vehicles spun out and raising the threat of mudslides in areas scarred by wildfires. Nearly 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain fell before dawn in one area of Santa Barbara County, northwest of Los Angeles, the National Weather Service said. Residents of communities near the Alisal Fire burn scar in Santa Barbara County were ordered Monday to evacuate over concerns that heavy rains might cause flooding and debris flows that could inundate hillside homes. A similar order was issued for people living in several communities near another burn scar in the San Bernardino Mountains east of Los Angeles.

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Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Could Disappear by 2050

New research places a short timeline on the future of snow across the western United States

outsideonline.com

Storm Barra: Weather warnings for most of UK as gales and rain hit

Most of the UK is covered by a yellow weather warning, with gusts of up to 80mph expected.

bbc.co.uk

Resort Guide 2022 Is Here: These Are the Top 20 Resorts in the West

The results have been tallied, and here are the results of our 2022 Reader Resort Survey. Did your favorite make the list?

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Stepfather of Texas firefighter found dead in Cancun says son's actions were 'out of character'

When Elijah Snow, 35, didn't return to his hotel room on Sunday night, his wife, Jamie, notified Mexican police, who discovered his body early Monday trapped in a bathroom window in another hotel.

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A Texas firefighter was found dead at a hotel in Cancún. His family believes he was kidnapped and murdered.

Mexican officials said Elijah Snow, a married father of two, died accidentally of mechanical asphyxiation.

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Last gasp of winter and tracking more weekend rains

Snow in the Appalachian Mountains, as far south as North Carolina, is an indication of chilly mornings Thursday and Friday. This may sound very unusual, but it is not uncommon.

In Athens, rare snow blankets Acropolis, halts vaccinations

Snow covers the ancient Acropolis hill in Athens, Tuesday, Feb.16, 2021. The snow, an unusual sight in the Greek capital of more than 3 million residents, also stopped most public transport services. The snow arrived as Athens and several other parts of Greece remain in lockdown to curb coronavirus infections. In neighboring Turkey, heavy snow and blizzards forced the closure of a highway in northwest Turkey. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with emergency response leaders to assist residents in blacked-out areas and villages cut off by the snow.

Officials: 2 dead in Texas as subfreezing cold sweeps US

State officials said surging demand, driven by people trying to keep their homes warm, and cold weather knocking some power stations offline had pushed Texas' system beyond the limits. “This event was well beyond the design parameters for a typical, or even an extreme, Texas winter that you would normally plan for. At DFW, the temperature was 4 degrees Fahrenheit (-15 degrees Celsius) — 3 degrees (-16 degrees) colder than Moscow. In Houston, officials said Bush Intercontinental Airport runways would remain closed until at least 1 p.m. Tuesday, a day longer than previously expected. The southern Plains had been gearing up for the winter weather for the better part of the weekend.

Dutch will extend coronavirus curfew until March 3

Snow covers a houseboat in Amsterdam, as snow and strong winds blanketed much of the Netherlands, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)THE HAGUE – The Dutch government announced Monday it is extending the country's curfew until March 3, declaring that was necessary to slow the spread of the more infectious coronavirus variant first detected in Britain. The country's 9 p.m.-to-4:30 a.m. curfew was introduced Jan. 23 and triggered days of riots in towns and cities across the Netherlands. However, the unrest has since subsided and the vast majority of residents adhere to the curfew. Last week, Prime Minister Mark Rutte extended most of the country's tough lockdown measures, already in force since mid-December, until March 2.

Heavy snowstorm pounds Germany, upends travel

(AP Photo/Peter Dejong)BERLIN – A snowstorm and strong winds pounded northern and western Germany on Sunday, forcing trains to cancel trips and leading to hundreds of vehicle crashes. The German Weather Service DWD urged people to stay at home and authorities brought homeless people into warm shelters amid the sub-freezing temperatures. AdThe Bundesliga soccer game between Arminia Bielefeld and Werder Bremen was called off hours before kickoff Sunday because of the snowstorm. In Wuppertal, in western Germany, firefighters had to rescue six passengers out of the city's famous elevated railway after a train stopped moving due to the icy conditions. AdIn the Netherlands, snow blanketed much of the country, forcing the government to cancel a weekly crisis meeting to discuss the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s OK to dream as the Euro and now the GFS snowfall forecasts want to go wild

Don't go Lloyd Christmas on me (Jim Carey's character in Dumb and Dumber). JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Update: Keeping the dream alive, maybe up to a 2-5% chance from Central Georgia northward for a major snow event. The GFS is now also “hinting” there could be a major snow event deep into the South. About two or three times each winter, the global forecast models (Euro and GFS) fly off the rails. This year’s crazy story is coming from the Euro Global Forecast Model.

The Latest: Wet snow turns to sleet in northern New England

A sprawling, lumbering winter storm has walloped the Eastern U.S., shutting down coronavirus vaccination sites, closing schools and halting transit. In its second day in the Northeast, a snow storm left nearly 15 inches (38 centimeters) of snow piled up in parts of New Hampshire. The Yale New Haven Health system, which runs several hospitals in southern Connecticut, said its vaccination sites were closed Tuesday and staff were contacting people to reschedule appointments. In New England, nearly 15 inches (38 centimeters) of snow piled up in southeast New Hampshire, and the mountains were getting heavy snow as well. The National Weather Service reported 30 inches of snow fell in parts of Sussex and Morris counties on Monday.

Vaccinations resume as not-quite-historic snowstorm fades

Coronavirus vaccination sites across the Northeastern U.S. are getting back up and running after a two-day snowstorm that also shut down public transport, closed schools and canceled flights. Some vaccination sites in New York City remained closed, but others, including those run by the public hospital system, were open Tuesday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Coronavirus vaccination sites across the Northeast ramped back up Tuesday after a two-day snowstorm that also shut down public transport, closed schools and stranded travelers with canceled flights. Some vaccination sites in the city remained closed, but others, including those run by the public hospital system, were open Tuesday. Tom Wolf declared a disaster emergency after snowfall of up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) throughout central and eastern regions.

Major storm heads to Northeast after blanketing Midwest

"Rosie" runs in the snow on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Washington. It was already impacting coronavirus vaccinations in New York and New Jersey, with appointments for Monday needing to be canceled and rescheduled. The storm system blanketed parts of the Midwest in the most snow some places had seen in several years. In Wisconsin, snow depths in some counties near Lake Michigan had reached more than 15 inches (38 centimeters), and the snow was still falling. Much of the region could see blizzard-like conditions, with a foot to 18 inches (30 to 45 centimeters) of snow.

Freezing temps bring Europe traffic chaos, smog, avalanche

In Switzerland, a skier who had been buried by an avalanche over the weekend died in a hospital of his injuries, authorities said Monday. Temperatures dropped to minus 28 degrees Celsius (minus 18 Fahrenheit) in some Polish areas overnight, the coldest night in 11 years. Just across Poland's southwestern border, the Czech Republic experienced the coldest night this year with temperatures dropping below minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 Fahrenheit) in many places. In eastern Albania, temperatures dipped as low as minus 13 degrees Celsius (9 Fahrenheit) in Peshkopi, 110 kilometers (70 miles) east of the capital, Tirana. The Nordic region also saw snow and subfreezing temperatures, with the coldest temperatures predictably recorded in the Arctic.

Snow continues to fall on Northeast US, with vaccines in tow

A woman waits for a Long Island Rail Road train in the Queens borough of New York as snow falls at the start of an oncoming snow storm, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK – Snow continued to fall Thursday during a key period in the coronavirus pandemic, days after the start of the U.S. vaccination campaign and in the thick of a virus surge that has throngs of people seeking tests daily. Snow fell from northern Virginia to parts of New England on Wednesday. But we are on it and following it,” he told Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends.”The need for vaccines prompted New Jersey Gov. The National Weather Service reported that parts of Centre County were hit with as much as 13 inches (33 centimeters) of snow by Wednesday night.

When might snow be within a day’s drive from Jacksonville?

December 10th- snow in New England areaThis Weekend - Snow from Missouri to MichiganIf you are looking for snow this weekend, Dec 12-13, it’s also a bit beyond what I’d consider a day’s drive. This weekend the snow will stretch from Missouri to MichiganNext Thursday - Snow from Missouri to Michigan (Again!) ), another front sets up to dump plenty of rain, followed by snow from Missouri to Michigan again, very similar places to last weekend’s snow. Snow from Missouri to Michigan again next weekThe Weekend Before Christmas - Some snow in the SouthThe weekend before Christmas could be interesting and could give us our first shot a snow within a day’s drive. We could see snow Dec. 19-20 in North Carolina and Virginia, well within a day’s drive from us.

Halloween in the pandemic: Costumes and candy, at a distance

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Ghosts, skeletons, princesses and black cats roamed the streets as usual this Halloween, but they kept their distance, wore face coverings and carried hand sanitizer in their quest for treats. Like with everything else this year, the pandemic also left its mark on Halloween. Parades, parties and haunted houses were canceled due to bans on large gatherings and concerns that spooky celebrations could spread the coronavirus. In the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Tomeka Ray took her 4-year-old daughter, Diamond, trick-or-treating in the afternoon. Caden Korchuk, 11, and friend Jayden Schoning, 10, both dressed as skeletons, also appreciated getting their candy delivered from a distance.

Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee top Billboard Latin Music Awards

Bad Bunny, left, accepts the award for social artist of the year at the Billboard Latin Music Awards on April 25, 2019, in Las Vegas and Daddy Yankee accepts the award for favorite male artist at the Latin American Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Oct. 25, 2018, in Los Angeles. Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee triumphed at the Billboard Latin Music Awards Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, claiming seven trophies apiece at the pandemic-delayed show. (AP Photo)SUNRISE, Fla. – Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee triumphed at the Billboard Latin Music Awards Wednesday, claiming seven trophies apiece at the pandemic-delayed show. Daddy Yankee won six of his awards for his hit “Con Calma,” which featured the 1990s artist Snow. His honors included the hot Latin song aware, and song of the year honors for streaming and airplay and digital platforms.

Megan Thee Stallion says she was shot, expects to recover

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, Megan Thee Stallion arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, N.J.. The rapper says she was shot multiple times, but expects to fully recover. The 25-year-old said in an Instagram post Wednesday that she had gunshot wounds from a crime committed against her Sunday with the intent to harm her and feels lucky to be alive. She did not say who shot her or why, and Los Angeles police had no immediate comment. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Despite drama, Megan Thee Stallion happy to release music

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019, file photo, Megan Thee Stallion performs at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The singer says she works extremely hard in the studio when it comes to writing music, so when she almost couldnt release her new album due to drama with her record label, she was anxious and uneasy. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK, N.Y. – Megan Thee Stallion says she works extremely hard in the studio writing music, and so became more than a little worried when she almost couldn’t release her new album because of a dispute with her record label. Stallion accused the label of not sharing data on her music sales with her management. Stallion said she’s happy she decided to sign with Roc Nation to help manage her growing career.

Remember? Snowstorm hits Jacksonville in December 1989

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Christmas of 1989 was one to remember in Jacksonville with so much snow sticking to the ground people sledded down the Dames Point Bridge. The historic event resulted when arctic air pushed temperatures below freezing through Florida with ice accumulating down to Miami. Jacksonville Naval Air Station 1 inch of snow fell, while at Jacksonville Beach 2.5 inches was recorded. By December 23, 1989, Counter-clockwise winds around the low pushed the arctic front south across Florida with cold temperatures surging southward across the entire peninsula. By Christmas morning much of the snow began melting.

A rare October snowstorm blankets the Texas Panhandle

AMARILLO, Texas (CNN) - Heavy snow fell in parts of the Texas Panhandle on Thursday, causing near whiteout conditions in Amarillo, according to the National Weather Service. Residents posted videos of the rare October snow storm on social media that show their fall decorations and pumpkins covered in white flakes. The preliminary snow reports show that 4 inches of snow fell five miles west of Amarillo, according to the NWS. People weren't the only ones going outside and enjoying the rare storm; a pup named Maggie ran around her backyard in Amarillo and dug her nose in the fresh snowfall. The Panhandle will continue to get snow throughout the evening, but it should wind down by midnight, according to Ward.

New 'Hunger Games' book finally has a name

Hunger75 via Wikimedia Commons(CNN) - Best-selling author Suzanne Collins is returning to the world of "The Hunger Games" in a new novel set long before arrow-slinging hero Katniss Everdeen matched wits with the ruthless President Snow. It had been known as the "Untitled Panem Novel" after the fictional country where the story takes place. The first English printing will be 2.5 million copies and Scholastic says it has sold the translation rights for 28 other territories. "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" takes place 64 years before the events of the original novel on the day tributes were chosen for the Tenth Hunger Games, according to Scholastic. The original "The Hunger Games" novel was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 260 weeks and Scholastic says there are more than 100 million copies of all three books in the trilogy in print and digital formats worldwide.

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