Thousands lose power in the brutal cold after a bomb cyclone dumps record-setting snow
Videos from coastal New England show flooding and blizzard conditions as a nor’easter continues to pummel the region.
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Millions remain under blizzard warnings as nor’easter pummels the Northeast
By Jason Hanna, Aya Elamroussi and Christina Maxouris, CNN Much of the East Coast was covered with a thick blanket of snow Saturday night, with several areas reporting record snowfall totals, and officials across the region urged residents to stay put as the fierce nor’easter made its way through the country’s northeastern tip. Across the
Continue ReadingMillions remain under blizzard warnings as nor’easter pummels the Northeast
The nor’easter churning along the East Coast has brought a dangerous mix of heavy snow and fierce winds for parts of the country. CNN meteorologist Gene Norman has the latest.
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Nor’easter threatens blizzard conditions and coastal flooding on East Coast. It could be a historic storm in parts of New England
CNN’s Brian Todd is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to show the impacts of a dangerous Nor’easter that is threatening blizzard conditions and coastal flooding.
Continue ReadingNortheast faces below-freezing temperatures as it recovers from record-breaking weekend snowstorm
CNN’s Brian Todd is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to show the impacts of a dangerous Nor’easter that is threatening blizzard conditions and coastal flooding.
Continue ReadingWinter storm timeline: When selected cities should expect to face the nor’easter’s impacts
By CNN Weather staff A major nor’easter is set to move up the US East Coast and bring significant impacts to cities this weekend, beginning Friday evening. Here is a look at when the storm is expected to hit certain cities and for how long: Portland, Maine: Blizzard warning in effect from 7 a.m. Saturday
Continue ReadingDangerous heavy snow and winds approaching hurricane intensity could knock out power, flood coastal areas as weekend nor’easter revs up
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A weekend nor’easter that’s forming off the coast of the Carolinas Friday night will likely quickly strengthen as it begins making its way up the East Coast overnight into Saturday. The storm is threatening the region with heavy snow and vicious winds, a dangerous combination that could knock out power for
Continue ReadingDangerous heavy snow and winds approaching hurricane intensity could knock out power, flood coastal areas as weekend nor’easter revs up
Blizzard warnings have been issued for parts of the northeast coast. New York City and Philadelphia are now under a winter storm warning. CNN meteorologist Tom Sater shows who will see the biggest impacts.
Continue ReadingIt’s true, you could get 0 or 20 inches of snow Saturday in New York City. Here’s why
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist You’ve probably heard rumblings or seen our headlines about the bomb cyclone hitting the Northeast with feet of snow and blizzard conditions. It’s still happening Friday night through Saturday night — and much more likely in places like Boston. It could also cause problems in New York City, where this
Continue ReadingA nor’easter threatens 55 million from the Mid-Atlantic to New England. Snow, wind and flooding are in store
The jury is still out on the specifics of this weekend’s nor’easter. CNN meteorologist Chad Myers explains why and what we do know.
Continue ReadingNortheast faces heavy snow and blizzard conditions this weekend, but how bad it will be still isn’t clear
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Heavy snow and strong winds are expected to slam some metro areas in the Northeast this weekend, with millions already under winter storm watches. Forecasters predict eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, and Rhode Island will see 12 to 24 inches of snow that could begin falling late Friday through the day Saturday,
Continue ReadingNortheast faces heavy snow and blizzard conditions this weekend, but how bad it will be still isn’t clear
Models remain uncertain of the significant impacts of a potential bomb cyclone set to move along the East Coast, as some cities could see feet of snowfall and some may not see any. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the updated forecast.
Continue ReadingA bomb cyclone with the power of a hurricane will unleash snow and blizzard-like conditions this weekend
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Confidence is growing that a winter storm with the intensity of a hurricane, snow measured in feet and blizzard-like conditions will impact major Northeast cities this weekend. “The models continue to show a nor’easter with blockbuster potential for the weekend, mainly late Friday through Saturday,” CNN meteorologist Brandon Miller says.
Continue ReadingBomb cyclone could bring powerful nor’easter to Northeast cities this weekend
By Allison Chinchar and Monica Garrett, CNN Meteorologists A rapidly intensifying storm known as a bomb cyclone could bring crippling winter weather across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend. Snow, ice, strong winds and flooding are all on the table, giving rise to potentially hazardous travel conditions in those regions. “Confidence is increasing that a
Continue ReadingBomb cyclone could bring powerful nor’easter to Northeast cities this weekend
Cold temperatures remain for parts of the Upper Midwest as rain, storms, and cool air hit parts of the South, including the Gulf Coast. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast.
Continue ReadingA bomb cyclone with the power of a hurricane will unleash snow and blizzard-like conditions this weekend
Conditions are setting up for a potential Nor’easter to bring heavy snowfall to New England this weekend. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast.
Continue ReadingSnow blankets Greece and Turkey as wild weather system creates rare ‘snownado’
Story by Reuters and CNN Weather’s Pedram Javaheri and Robert Shackelford A rare and severe snowstorm has blanketed parts of Greece and Turkey, causing chaos on the streets of major cities and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people. Storm Elpida swept across Greece on Monday, covering Athens with heavy snow, which rarely falls in
Continue ReadingAnother winter storm is streaking across the northern Plains this week. But it won’t stop Plowy McPlowface, one of Minnesota’s famed snowplows
An Alberta clipper will be crossing into the Great Lakes region ushering in winds, lake effect snows and another shot of bitter cold temperatures. CNN Meteorologsit Pedram Javaheri has the forecast.
Continue ReadingAnother winter storm is streaking across the northern Plains this week. But it won’t stop Plowy McPlowface, one of Minnesota’s famed snowplows
By Judson Jones and Jennifer Gray, CNN This week, another winter storm is streaking across the northern Plains and the Midwest, dropping a few inches of snow. And it’s so cold outside, iguanas are falling out of trees. But this won’t stop Plowy McPlowface, one of Minnesota’s famed snowplows. Through frosted windows and low visibility,
Continue ReadingPart of California’s iconic Highway 1 remains closed as crews make progress on wildfire
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Crews fighting a wildfire along the central coast of California near the iconic Highway 1 made progress Sunday in containing the blaze, but dozens of homes remained under evacuation orders. The Colorado Fire ignited Friday evening in Palo Colorado Canyon in the Big Sur region of Monterey County and swelled to
Continue ReadingMysterious ice formations showed up in Chicago this week
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist You’ve heard of blizzards and maybe even the polar vortex, but have you heard of ice pancakes? What about ice bites or ice jams? These unique names sound fascinating but require specific weather conditions. This week ice pancakes were found along Chicago’s shoreline of Lake Michigan. Sharan Banagiri’s photos were
Continue ReadingWildfire burns near California’s Highway 1, prompting evacuations
By Melissa Alonso and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A wildfire near California’s scenic Highway 1, which winds along the Pacific coastline, prompted evacuation orders in Monterey County on Friday night. The Colorado Fire was sparked in Palo Colorado Canyon in the Big Sur region, according to the county’s office of emergency services. A portion of Highway
Continue ReadingA widespread windstorm could deliver hurricane-force wind gusts in California and other parts of the West
By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist A windstorm is forecast to bring strong and possibly damaging winds to the western US, starting this weekend. Over 30 million people are under wind alerts across portions of California, Nevada and far western Arizona and Utah. These alerts include San Francisco, Sacramento, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Forecast wind
Continue ReadingVirginia and the Carolinas under states of emergency as a snow and ice event arrives
By Jason Hanna and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A treacherous wintry mix including freezing rain and snow is set to hit parts of Virginia and North and South Carolina from Friday into Saturday, moving the governors of those states declare emergencies as forecasters anticipate poor travel conditions and power outages. A coastal swath of the Carolinas
Continue ReadingVirginia and the Carolinas under states of emergency as a snow and ice event arrives
Significant ice and snow are possible across the Carolinas, while southern Texas gets a taste of winter too. CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam has the forecast.
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How to prepare for Borderland cold snap
EL PASO, Texas – Temperatures won’t make it out of the 40s on Thursday, and overnight temperatures will bottom out in the middle to low 20s across the Borderland. That means it’s time to learn about cold weather preparedness! If you watch ABC-7 meteorologists, you have probably heard of Protecting the 4 Ps. The Ps
Continue ReadingRare ice storm poised to hit Carolina beaches, including Myrtle Beach and Charleston
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist It’s been nearly seven years since the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, North Carolina, issued an ice warning for its area. Now, more than 10 million people along coastal parts of Virginia and the Carolinas are under winter weather alerts. Ice storm warnings on Thursday include Myrtle Beach, South
Continue ReadingRare ice storm poised to hit Carolina beaches, including Myrtle Beach and Charleston
Winter weather is expected from the deep South to the Northeast, with parts of the Carolinas under an ice storm warning.. Meanwhile, subzero wind chills for the Northern Tier. CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam has the forecast.
Continue ReadingParts of Texas will go from 80 degrees and sunny to an ice storm in 36 hours
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Temperatures across parts of Texas will nosedive this week, from balmy highs Wednesday in the 70s and 80s to below freezing Thursday night into Friday, with the chance of a wintry mix. Check the temperature for your town here “75 to 35 sounds like a car manufacturer’s braking power, but
Continue ReadingParts of Texas will go from 80 degrees and sunny to an ice storm in 36 hours
Wind chills to -45°, lake enhanced snow and a wintery mix for areas across the eastern US.. CNN Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast for where the worst of the winter weather will be.
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