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Snow Ice and Uncertainty Shape DC Area Spring Homebuying
real-estate2 days ago

Snow Ice and Uncertainty Shape DC Area Spring Homebuying

January's snowstorm left stubborn snowcrete piles that slowed the D.C. area’s spring homebuying season, with some sellers delaying March listings; the Feb. 28 airstrikes amid Iran tensions add longer-term uncertainty. Bright MLS economist Lisa Sturtevant says buyers face job-market jitters and rising mortgage rates (and higher gas prices), causing a pullback in pending sales and showings in D.C., though optimism remains location-dependent.

Weekend Snowstorm Grounds Hundreds of MSP Flights
travel26 days ago

Weekend Snowstorm Grounds Hundreds of MSP Flights

A weekend snowstorm forced mass flight cancellations at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, with 346 arrivals canceled and 381 departures canceled (over 660 total). Heavy snow and 30–50 mph winds disrupted travel statewide; despite the disruptions, 69 departures and 105 arrivals were on time, and MnDOT issued a no-travel advisory for southern Minnesota.

Coast-to-Coast Megastorm Threatens Snow, Winds and Tornadoes Across the U.S.
weather26 days ago

Coast-to-Coast Megastorm Threatens Snow, Winds and Tornadoes Across the U.S.

Forecasters warn of a 'triple-threat' megastorm sweeping snow across the upper Midwest, damaging winds from the Plains to the East, and severe thunderstorms with possible tornadoes from the Southeast to the mid-Atlantic, potentially affecting nearly 200 million people and triggering travel disruptions as a bomb cyclone intensifies; blizzard conditions hit Minnesota and Wisconsin, hundreds of flights were canceled, and power outages and flooding are likely as the system moves toward the Appalachians and East Coast.

Foot-deep Snow Shuts Minnesota Schools, Triggers Travel Warnings and Flight Cancellations
local26 days ago

Foot-deep Snow Shuts Minnesota Schools, Triggers Travel Warnings and Flight Cancellations

A weekend blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow on southern Minnesota, prompting St. Paul Public Schools to cancel all in-person classes and Minneapolis Public Schools to declare a severe weather day with pre-K–5 students off and older students on an e-learning day; state officials issued a no-travel advisory in southern Minnesota, Gov. Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to support emergency operations, and MSP canceled hundreds of flights as snow emergencies spread across the region.

Minnesota braces for March blizzard as National Guard stands by
weather27 days ago

Minnesota braces for March blizzard as National Guard stands by

A major March snowstorm prompts Gov. Walz to authorize the Minnesota National Guard for potential rescues, with armories placed around the state and snow emergencies declared in the Twin Cities. The storm triggers widespread travel disruptions, including hundreds of MSP flight cancellations, a multi-vehicle crash on I-35, business closures, and parking adjustments, while residents are urged to prepare emergency kits and monitor updates.

Delta preps MSP flights for weekend snowstorm with proactive cancellations
local28 days ago

Delta preps MSP flights for weekend snowstorm with proactive cancellations

Delta Air Lines says it will proactively cancel and rebook flights at MSP and other Midwest airports ahead of a heavy weekend snowstorm. Passengers with bookings on March 14–15 may rebook with no change fee or fare difference if the trip begins by March 22; after that date, fare differences may apply. Tickets can also be canceled and the value applied toward a future flight within one year. Other affected airports include Brainerd, Duluth, Hibbing, Rochester and airports in Sioux Falls, Des Moines, Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, plus smaller communities in South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Rhode Island lifts travel ban after historic nor'easter dumps record snow
weather1 month ago

Rhode Island lifts travel ban after historic nor'easter dumps record snow

Rhode Island lifted its statewide travel ban at noon after a historic nor'easter dumped record snowfall statewide, with up to 37.9 inches reported at T.F. Green Airport and mutual aid on the way to assist road crews; one death was linked to carbon monoxide poisoning from a car, and officials urged residents to stay home to help crews clear the roads.

Boston Prepares for Nor'easter as Schools Close and Snow Protocols Activate
local1 month ago

Boston Prepares for Nor'easter as Schools Close and Snow Protocols Activate

After a nor'easter dumps roughly 15 inches of snow, Boston Public Schools are closed for Tuesday, Feb. 24 to give crews time to clear sidewalks and widen roadways; a snow emergency and parking ban remain in effect until 6 p.m. that day. Libraries, senior centers, and BCYF facilities reopen at noon on Feb. 24; other city buildings keep normal hours. Trash and recycling collection are delayed by one day. Space savers must be removed within 48 hours after the end of the emergency, with extra rules in the South End and Bay Village. Shelters run 24/7 with outreach and amnesty measures when temperatures fall below freezing; residents should call 911 for emergencies or 311 for non-emergencies.

Providence Breaks Snowfall Record as Boston Weathered a Historic Blizzard
weather1 month ago

Providence Breaks Snowfall Record as Boston Weathered a Historic Blizzard

A northeast winter storm dumped record snowfall in Providence (32.8 inches, surpassing the Blizzard of ’78) and delivered heavy snow across the Boston area in 12–24 inch ranges, with Logan Airport at 14.4 inches by 1 p.m. and strong gusts up to 83 mph on Cape Cod and surrounding areas. The snow is expected to taper off by evening as winds subside, followed by a cold, sunny day; a smaller system is possible midweek and a colder pattern persists into the weekend.

Massachusetts Bans Nonessential Travel as Blizzard Roars Across South Coast
politics1 month ago

Massachusetts Bans Nonessential Travel as Blizzard Roars Across South Coast

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey issued an executive order banning nonessential motor vehicle travel in several South Coast counties amid a severe blizzard, slashed the Turnpike speed limit to 40 mph, and mobilized state resources including redeploying plows and activating 150 National Guard members to aid snow removal and emergency response. Violators face up to a $500 fine, and the ban will be lifted when conditions are safe as a state of emergency remains in effect for much of the state.