VAIL, Colorado — Two snowmobilers in Colorado were killed after they were buried in an avalanche they accidentally triggered Saturday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center said Sunday. A third person who was snowmobiling with the group in the area of Muddy Pass, north of Vail, was able to free himself and alert authorities, according
Continue ReadingStaff at Holland State Park in Michigan want you to know: “It’s cold as balls out here!” Ice balls, that is. Thousands of them washed up on Lake Michigan’s icy shore Friday. Staff posted about the natural curiosity on the park’s Facebook page. “We went down to the beach to check on things and we
Continue ReadingThis week, an iceberg the size of Atlanta broke off a glacier. Researchers discovered a dramatic decline in Antarctic penguin colonies. And Antarctica may have just registered its hottest temperature ever. In case all of that was not enough to make you at least a little concerned, yet another unusually high temperature was logged in
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(Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect a change in the color of the vehicle that authorities now say they are looking for.) EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso firefighter who had responded to an accident scene was struck by a vehicle on Transmountain at Paseo Del Norte Wednesday morning in
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EL PASO, Texas — The following school districts and other entities are delayed for Wednesday morning due to weather…. 2-Hour Delay: El Paso ISDEl Paso Catholic SchoolsSocorro ISDYsleta ISDUniversity of Texas El PasoEl Paso County Community CollegeLas Cruces Public SchoolsLas Cruces Catholic SchoolsAnthony ISDCanutillo ISDGadsden ISDFabens ISDSunshine Christian SchoolImmanuel Christian SchoolIDEA Public SchoolsSt. Clement’s Parish
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EL PASO, Texas — A Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service remained in effect for Las Cruces and the El Paso metro areas until 5 a.m. Wednesday. But ABC-7 chief meteorologist ‘Doppler’ Dave Speelman said our winter storm was already exiting after bringing rain, sleet and then snow across the area on
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EL PASO, Texas — Wet roads can increase your likelihood of being in a deadly car crash by 34%, according to a study in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. “The biggest reason that it’s dangerous to drive in wet and rainy weather is because the road surface that you’re driving on is slipperier,”
Continue ReadingHeavy rainfall in Australia’s New South Wales has forced the evacuation of several towns and the closure of more than 50 schools, but also extinguished some of the persistent bush fires that have devastated the state. The country’s Bureau of Meteorology said the region has seen more than 200 millimeters (7.9 inches) of rainfall in
Continue ReadingThe hottest temperature ever recorded in Antartica was measured on Thursday at a remote station on the continent’s Northern tip, scientists said. The temperature was nearly 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18.3 Celsius) at Argentina’s Esperanza research station, scientists from the country’s meteorological agency said. That surpassed the previous record of 63.5 degrees Fahrenheit (17.5 Celsius) set
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EL PASO, Texas — A powerful winter storm in the central United States dropped snow as far south as El Paso on Wednesday, while areas of the Deep South braced for the risk of severe weather including tornadoes and torrential rains, forecasters said. Winter storm warnings or advisories were in effect from northeastern Oklahoma to
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EL PASO, Texas — The Borderland was covered with snow as people woke up Wednesday morning. ABC-7 warned viewers in advance about the winter storm by issuing a First Alert. Officially 2.0″ of snow was reported at the El Paso International Airport. The National Weather Service said trained weather spotters reported 0.8″ of snow in
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — Numerous school districts across the Borderland were delaying the start of classes for Wednesday morning due to the potential for snow accumulations and icy roads. Classes Canceled: Clint ISDFabens ISDDell City ISD (Hudspeth County)Tornillo ISD Classes start 1 hour later: El Paso ISDEl Paso Catholic SchoolsCanutillo ISDAnthony ISDIDEA Public SchoolsSunshine Christian
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EL PASO, Texas — Bundle up, because a winter storm system has arrived in the Borderland. The National Weather Service on Tuesday night issued a Winter Weather Advisory for El Paso County as well as Hudspeth and Otero Counties due to expected snow accumulation in the region. The NWS advisory indicated rain was changing to
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EL PASO, Texas — For some, colder weather is an excuse to break out the winter coat or spend a cozy day indoors. For those sleeping on the streets, colder temperatures can be dangerous. The Opportunity Center for the Homeless is reminding the public that their shelters have an open door policy. There are no
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EL PASO, Texas — High winds in the forecast for El Paso on Monday should not impact ongoing Texas Department of Transportation construction projects, the department said. “Typically, a project is timed to allow for weather days,” TxDOT El Paso spokeswoman Jennifer Wright said. “If we have to, not do an operation due to high
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CALEXICO, California —Newly installed panels from the U.S. border wall fell over in high winds this week, landing on trees on the Mexican side of the border. The area is part of an ongoing construction project to improve existing sections of the wall. Agent Carlos Pitones of the Customs and Border Protection sector in El
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Rising temperatures triggering extreme weather events around the world could result in an increase in heat-related illnesses and deaths, as well as the threat of new infectious diseases, according to experts. We just wrapped the planet’s second-hottest year and the hottest decade in recorded history. Scientists predict that future summers will “smash” temperature records, with
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Play was delayed at the Australian Open on Thursday after dust was spread across Melbourne Park’s outside courts. High pressure cleaning was required to remove the sediment that was brought down by heavy rain. Play eventually got underway in the afternoon, with courts five and 11 having to wait until 4:15pm local time to see
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Newfoundland residents have been blanketed with snow for nearly a month, and with a state of emergency extended through Saturday morning, it’s not over yet. “We don’t feel that the streets are at the safety level that we need to be in order to take off the state of emergency right now,” St. John’s Mayor
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EL PASO, Texas — A repair crew’s efforts to inspect El Paso’s ‘Old Glory’ landmark were thwarted on Wednesday by vicious cross winds that rolled down from the Franklin Mountains. An inspection team was lifted by crane up the 180-foot pole but was slowed by the wind. Those winds continued to increase as the basket
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GUAYANILLA, Puerto Rico — A 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted southern Puerto Rico on Tuesday morning, killing at least one man, damaging homes and cutting power and water service to swaths of the island a day after a 5.8 magnitude quake shook the US territory, officials said. Tuesday’s quake — the strongest and likely the most
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EL PASO, Texas — As temperatures decrease in the Borderland, wearing the right clothing outside becomes even more important. Jason Laney, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service of El Paso, said warmth travels towards cold objects, meaning exposed skin can lead to losing body heat and a lowered body temperature. That can lead to
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EL PASO, Texas — A favorite holiday tradition could pose a fire risk if done incorrectly: Christmas trees. As holiday decorations go up, and heaters come out, there are several things to remember to ensure a safe holiday and prevent a fire. “Everybody’s thinking about Christmas and having a good time,” El Paso Fire Capt.
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EL PASO, Texas — Over 1,000 homes and businesses in central El Paso were without electricity for over two hours on what appeared to be the coldest night of the season thus far. Wednesday night’s outage was scattered in several different clusters around the central part of the city and was first reported around 7:30
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EL PASO, Texas — As colder temperatures move in the Borderland, it can become colder inside your home. That means heating bills can also climb. “I think one of the most important things is having a well-insulated homes. It keeps the temperature inside the home,” said Oscar Castro, who works with Scott Heating, Cooling and
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With Tuesday night expected to be the coldest of the year so far, the region’s homeless population prepares for another night in the freezing temperatures. “It’s a drag,” said Wayne Marshall, who is originally from Denver, but currently living on the streets of Las Cruces. “It gives you a sense
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EL PASO, Texas– Dozens of El Pasoans flooded the ABC-7 newsroom with calls to report what they believed was a UFO flying in the air across the borderland Monday. The unidentified flying object was spotted over the Franklin Mountains early in the evening when an ABC-7 crew saw it while out on assignment. “It was
Continue Reading NASA’s Juno mission spotted a new cyclone the size of Texas during a close flyby of Jupiter in November. The gas giant is already home to several giant cyclones, and this newly discovered storm will offer even more insight into Jupiter’s atmosphere. Juno’s cameras spied giant cyclones gathered at Jupiter’s poles soon after its arrival
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EL PASO, Texas — The Borderland region has been seeing some foggy mornings this week, which are a bit unusual. Several things need to come together to make it happen, and this week we’ve had the perfect set-up for fog– cold air and moisture. The most common form of fog, known as radiation fog, typically
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EL PASO, Texas — Bad weather conditions can make roadways more dangerous. The Texas Department of Transportation suggests that, during rain, it is important to increase distance between your car and the car ahead of you. TxDOT also recommends reducing your speed to a third of the speed you would normally drive. TxDOT reports that
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