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science20 days ago•3 min saved

Antarctica's Concordia Reaches Earth's Coldest Reading in 14 Years

Antarctica's Concordia Station logged -119.4°F, the coldest officially recorded ground temperature on Earth in 14 years, driven by the high-altitude interior plateau's dry, sunless winter and clear skies that let heat escape to space; past lows include -120.5°F at Concordia in 2010 and -128.6°F at Vostok in 1983, with satellite data suggesting even colder pockets may exist near the ice sheet, while other Antarctic regions show warming, highlighting regional climate variability.

via geekspin|

#antarctica #climate-variation #concordia-station

weather6 months ago•22 min saved

Arctic chill returns to Philly as snow stubbornly sticks around

Arctic air is back in Philadelphia, with single-digit temps and gusts up to 60 mph that could cause outages while snow and ice linger on streets. Forecasters say there should be a warming trend into mid-next week, with highs in the 30s to near 40, which may start melting the snow, though overnight freezes and rain could refreeze surfaces and slow or complicate the melt. Exact timing for all snow to disappear remains uncertain and varies by neighborhood.

via WHYY|

#extreme-cold #philadelphia #snow-melt

weather6 months ago•6 min saved

NC Endures Bomb Cyclone: Snow, Subzero Wind Chills, and Travel Chaos

A bomb cyclone hammered Central North Carolina with heavy snowfall and life-threatening cold, prompting school closures or remote learning, hazardous travel due to ice, and widespread flight disruptions as wind chills plunge toward zero; officials warn conditions will linger and service networks are resuming cautiously.

via ABC11|

#extreme-cold #north-carolina #school-closures

weather6 months ago•3 min saved

Arctic Cold Snap Drops Central Florida Wind Chills into the Teens Through Sunday

A powerful Arctic front has triggered a Central Florida freeze warning and extreme-cold advisory, with wind chills dipping into the teens and possibly single digits through Sunday and gusts over 40 mph; residents should protect pipes, pets, and plants, turn off sprinklers, and watch for icy patches while outdoors.

via WFTV|

#central-florida #extreme-cold #freeze-warning

weather7 months ago•14 min saved

Arctic Blast Triggers Widespread Outages and Cold Across the U.S.

An Arctic air mass blankets the eastern half of the U.S. with extreme cold, leaving more than 690,000 customers without power, triggering thousands of flight cancellations, school closures, and dozens of deaths, as officials warn the cold will persist and a potential new storm could arrive with an uncertain track this weekend.

via USA Today|

#extreme-cold #flight-cancellations #power-outages

energy7 months ago•2 min saved

Gas tops $6 as Winter Storm Fern delivers deep freeze across the U.S.

Natural gas futures for February delivery jumped about 18% to $6.21 per MMBtu, a new 52‑week high and the first time above $6 since Dec. 2022, as Winter Storm Fern provoked widespread outages, flight cancellations and extreme cold across much of the U.S.; the DOE issued emergency orders to stabilize grids amid continued disruption.

via CNBC|

#doe-emergency-orders #energy #extreme-cold

weather7 months ago•42 min saved

Arctic Storm Shatters Temperature Records Across the U.S.

An Arctic winter storm blasted the Eastern U.S. with record cold, heavy snow and ice, shattering temperature records, causing roughly 830,000 power outages, more than 15,000 flight cancellations, and widespread travel and school disruptions while warming centers opened and officials warned of ongoing dangerous conditions; several deaths were reported, and Toronto endured near-record snowfall as the storm’s reach extended into Canada and forecasters warned of more possible storms and even thundersnow in some areas.

via The New York Times|

#extreme-cold #power-outages #travel-disruption

weather7 months ago•11 min saved

Massive U.S. Winter Storm Dumps Snow, Ice, and Bitter Cold Across the Nation

A long-lasting winter storm sweeping east of the Rocky Mountains brings heavy snow, dangerous ice, and subzero temperatures from Texas to New England, triggering widespread alerts, emergency declarations, flight cancellations, and power outages as tens of millions brace for travel chaos through the weekend and into early next week.

via USA Today|

#extreme-cold #ice #snow

local-news7 months ago•12 min saved

Chicago braces for brutal arctic blast as schools close and travel chaos looms

The Chicago area is under an Extreme Cold Warning with wind chills as low as -40 and temperatures around -5 to -15, prompting Chicago Public Schools to cancel classes and triggering widespread closures as a major winter storm looms with snow and potential power outages. Travel is disrupted nationwide, transit and tollway services adjust, and authorities urge residents to prepare, protect pipes, check car batteries, and rely on shelters for unhoused residents as conditions worsen through Friday into the weekend.

via abc7chicago.com|

#chicago #extreme-cold #local-news

weather7 months ago•69 min saved

Weekend winter storm to blanket 230 million Americans with snow, ice and subfreezing temps

Meteorologists warn of a major winter storm that could bring heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and dangerous cold from Friday through the weekend across more than 230 million Americans, prompting state emergency declarations, school closures, airline waivers and likely widespread travel disruptions and power outages as the cold lingers after the storm.

via Yahoo|

#extreme-cold #freezing-rain #power-outages

weather7 months ago•1 min saved

Regional extreme cold watch issued across Minnesota and Wisconsin counties

A regional extreme cold watch is in effect from Friday 11:00 AM CST to Saturday 12:00 PM CST, covering numerous Minnesota and Wisconsin counties and signaling dangerously cold temperatures and travel hazards.

via fox9.com|

#counties #extreme-cold #minnesota

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Amputations Required for Frostbitten Kansas City Fans After Sub-Zero Playoff Game"

Several fans of the Kansas City Chiefs suffered frostbite during a bitterly cold playoff game in January, with twelve people requiring amputations, mostly involving fingers and toes, according to Research Medical Center in Kansas City. The hospital treated dozens of patients who experienced frostbite during an 11-day cold snap, with some cases not related to the football game. The hospital noted that symptoms of frostbite can develop slowly, and that many patients could not identify when their injuries occurred.

via The New York Times|

#amputations #arrowhead-stadium #extreme-cold

sports-health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Amputations Required for Fans at Freezing Chiefs Game"

Following the Dolphins-Chiefs deep-freeze playoff game, some attendees have undergone amputations due to frostbite, with more expected in the coming weeks. The NFL faces questions about liability for injuries sustained in extreme cold, prompting consideration of whether games should be postponed or moved in such conditions. While attendees make their own choices, the league may need to reevaluate its policies in light of severe weather-related injuries.

via NBC Sports|

#amputations #extreme-cold #frostbite

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Frostbitten Chiefs Fans at Risk of Amputations After Record-Cold Playoff Game"

During the Kansas City Chiefs' playoff game against the Miami Dolphins, which was one of the coldest in NFL history, fans endured freezing temperatures resulting in dozens suffering from frostbite and hypothermia-related injuries, with some possibly facing amputations. The extreme cold also caused Patrick Mahomes' helmet to shatter and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid's mustache to freeze. The NFL's cold-weather protocol does not provide guidance on postponing games in dangerously cold weather or how fans should approach extreme temperatures, and it remains unclear if the league will review its policy after this incident.

via USA TODAY|

#amputations #extreme-cold #frostbite

health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Frostbitten Fans at Chiefs-Dolphins Game Face Amputation Risk, Report Says"

Following the Dolphins-Chiefs playoff game in extreme cold, some fans are facing potential amputations due to frostbite, with 70 percent of patients advised to schedule amputations. The NFL's stance on playing in extreme cold may need reconsideration, and there are calls for a protocol to refund tickets when conditions are deemed dangerous.

via NBC Sports|

#amputations #extreme-cold #football