All articles tagged with #winter storm
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for seven northern Michigan counties after a March 15–16 winter storm dumped 2–4 feet of snow, bringing blizzard conditions, impassable roads, and power outages. The Michigan State Police EMHSD is coordinating relief from the State Emergency Operations Center, with residents urged to stay home and local governments able to seek disaster aid under state law.
A winter storm brings heavy snow and gusty winds to the Chicago area, prompting Blizzard Warnings for Boone, DeKalb and McHenry counties through 1 p.m. and Winter Weather Advisories for Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Livingston and Will; 3–5 inches expected in Blizzard zones and 1–4 inches in advisory areas, with gusts up to 45 mph, causing flight cancellations at O’Hare (about 336) and Midway (23) and heavy travel impacts as Tollway plows operate; reports of downed trees, power outages, and a partial house collapse linked to the storm.
A powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow across Minnesota, triggering dozens of crashes and hundreds of flight cancellations at MSP as blizzard conditions persist. From midnight to 1 p.m. Sunday, the Minnesota State Patrol logged 62 crashes and 295 vehicles off the roads, with eight jackknifed semis and 14 spinouts. MSP reported about 360 departures canceled and 332 arrivals; Rochester International Airport closed until at least 10 a.m. A Blizzard Warning remains in effect through 4 a.m. Monday, and officials urge people to stay home as 4–6 more inches of snow are expected, with possible whiteout conditions. Travel advisories are in place across several Minnesota counties and parts of Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is urging residents to stay home and limit travel to emergencies as a winter storm blankets the state, with highways snow-covered or impassable and travel restrictions in many northern, northeastern, and northwest counties; drivers are warned to avoid I-94 in Jackson County due to lane restrictions.
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.
A major winter storm moving from the High Plains to the Great Lakes could dump 2–4 feet of snow in parts of northern Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Minnesota, with blizzard conditions, near-zero visibility, and power-outage risk through Sunday into Monday; southern areas may see a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain, while some bands could produce 1–3 inches per hour in heavy snowfall areas and trigger travel disruptions tracked by an address-based snowfall map.
Weather.com is tracking a multi-front system—winter storms in the North, wildfires in the Plains, and a tornado threat in the South—providing live updates as conditions unfold coast to coast.
A major winter storm is targeting Minnesota, prompting Minneapolis and St. Paul to pre-emptively declare snow emergencies and offer free or low-cost parking in select lots, while numerous Twin Cities suburbs and dozens of counties issue parking restrictions and Blizzard/Winter Storm warnings. The action signals drivers to move vehicles off streets as plow crews prepare for multi-day operations, with several cities from Eden Prairie to Northfield and St. Cloud announcing snow events and extensive curb-to-curb plowing ahead of heavy snowfall through the weekend and into Sunday.
A powerful late-winter storm is forecast to hit the Upper Midwest this weekend, potentially ranking among the region’s strongest snow events with heavy snowfall likely from Minneapolis–Saint Paul through Northeast Wisconsin and the Michigan Upper Peninsula (some spots could see 1–2+ feet). The system also brings a southern-edge threat of tornadoes, northward blizzard conditions with strong winds, and, as it exits, a risk of flooding in the Northeast. In the Twin Cities, accumulations could approach or exceed historical marks, with some areas possibly reaching around 20 inches.
Northeast Wisconsin is bracing for Winter Storm Elsa this weekend, with two approaching systems that could bring 1–2 inches of snow across much of the region, 4–7 inches in northern counties, and a forecast of more than a foot with gusty winds that could trigger blizzard conditions and major travel disruptions Sunday into Monday.
A powerful winter storm blankets the Northeast, billed as the strongest in a decade, with Rhode Island fearing or experiencing about three feet of snow while New York City residents dig out; communities rally to help as cleanup continues and NYC public schools largely conducted a regular day for more than a million students.
A powerful nor’easter dumped heavy snow across the Mid-Atlantic, breaking daily records in Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Trenton and Wilmington. By midday, Atlantic City neared 17 inches and Philadelphia about 14 inches, with Mount Holly forecasting up to 20 inches; Sussex County, Del., saw as much as 19 inches, and parts of Monmouth and Middlesex counties in New Jersey reported over two feet. While these are notable daily records, meteorologists say the winter’s total snowfall is unlikely to reach long‑term seasonal records, which exceed about 70 inches in some winters. The storm should taper off this afternoon with potential coastal flooding in low‑lying areas, and additional snow is possible later in the week.
WHYY’s photo gallery shows Philadelphia and South Jersey blanketed by a winter storm, with Philly reporting up to 16 inches of snow and some New Jersey towns topping two feet. The images capture residents sledding, building snowmen, and digging out driveways as communities brace for travel disruptions and cold weather.
Philadelphia activated a Snow Emergency as a major winter storm delivers heavy snow and strong winds; city mobilizes over 1,000 staff and 800 pieces of equipment, tracks plows via PHLPlow, and suspends certain trash/recycling collections while focusing on road clearance and public safety. Warming centers expand under Code Blue, and city offices plan to reopen the following day as residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel and stay informed via phila.gov and ReadyPhiladelphia.
DEMA downgraded Kent and Sussex counties to Level 2 Driving Restrictions and kept New Castle County at Level 1 Driving Warning as storm recovery continues. Snow removal and power-restoration efforts are ongoing; shelters are open in Dover and Georgetown, and National Guard support remains in place while residents are urged to avoid nonessential travel.