The Great Lakes just set a record for lack of ice
Most years, by January the majority of the Great Lakes are so cold they look like a scene from "Frozen." This year, that's not the case.
Weather
Much colder today -Haddie
The latest forecast from News 3 Now.
Alert Days in the forecast -Haddie
Two Alert Days have been added to the forecast for potential snow accumulation and impacts to travel.
California winds bring wildfires, power outages to thousands
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A windstorm that fanned brushfires, toppled trees and left thousands of Californians without power focused its remaining energy Wednesday on the southern end of the state, where forecasters warned of the additional threat of heavy rain and flash flooding.
Fierce California winds fan fires, topple trees and trucks
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Months-old embers from a deadly California fire were blown back to life Tuesday by powerful winds that raked the state and prompted safety blackouts to tens of thousands of people.
Light snow could impact travel this afternoon-Haddie
A weak clipper-type system will move through the area today. Light snow and flurries are expected with this system.
Wind, rain, heavy snow batter New England, eastern Canada
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A storm lashed parts of New England and eastern Canada on Saturday with heavy rain, snow and wind, leading to power outages and slick roads.
Freezing drizzle possible today, light snow returns tonight -Haddie
A strong storm moving across eastern Iowa today will continue to impact southern Wisconsin. The heaviest snow and strong winds are on the west side of this system, creating blizzard conditions in southern Minnesota and western Iowa, where Blizzard Warnings…
Search now recovery mission for Oregon woman in landslide
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Searchers used inflatable yellow rafts and drove metal poles into deep mud Thursday as they searched for a woman who was swept away by a landslide in Oregon during a powerful winter storm.
Janesville cancels winter weather emergency
The City of Janesville has declared a winter weather emergency that will go into effect Thursday night.
Madrid digs way out of post-storm garbage, damaged trees
MADRID — (AP) — With piles of ice and snow still covering most streets of Madrid, the Spanish capital began Thursday grappling with the problem of garbage piled in the streets and tens of thousands of trees and branches blocking the pavement less than a week after Storm Filomena.
Alert Day: Snow impacts evening commute Thursday
A winter storm will bring snow, possibly mixed with rain or freezing rain, to the area.
Hot again: 2020 sets yet another global temperature record
Earth’s rising fever hit or neared record hot temperature levels in 2020, global weather groups reported Thursday.
Guy Coates, longtime AP reporter in Louisiana, dies at 80
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Guy Coates, a former Associated Press correspondent who covered Gulf Coast hurricanes and civil rights, dodged gunfire during a New Orleans sniper's shooting spree and chronicled the tumult of politics in his native Louisiana for four decades, died late Tuesday. He was 80.
Northwest storm kills 1, causes landslide and power outages
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A powerful wind storm rolled through the Pacific Northwest, killing one person and leaving a trail of damage -- including a highway shut down after a landslide and a tractor-trailer that was nearly blown off a bridge. More than 500,000 people lost power.
Buying homeowners insurance? Ask these 4 questions first
Purchasing insurance may not be as fun as choosing new furniture and paint colors, but it’s a critical part of the homebuying process. Your homeowners insurance policy is a financial safety net in case of a disaster, so you’ll want to ask a few important questions to make sure you have the coverage you need at a price you can afford.
Winter storm coats Southern states with blanket of snow
A winter storm has brought snow to parts of the U.S. South, moving into Alabama, Tennessee and northern Georgia on Monday after blowing across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi the day before. The blanket of white falling across the region forced some school and government office closures, and fostered some play time for adults and children cooped up in the pandemic.
Snow, heavy rain in Balkans cause floods, disrupt traffic
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Days of heavy rain and snow across the Balkans left homes and fields flooded Monday, disrupted traffic on highways and at ports and caused power outages.
Arizona border deaths hit 10-year high after record heat
PHOENIX (AP) — A project that maps the bodies of border-crossers recovered from Arizona’s inhospitable deserts, valleys and mountains said it documented 227 deaths in 2020, the highest in a decade after the hottest, driest summer in state history.
Lake Mendota officially frozen over; DNR recommends waiting until more ice builds up to venture out
Lake Mendota is now officially frozen over thanks to consistent temperatures below freezing, cloud cover and cold water.
Safety issues mount as skiers hit backcountry in pandemic
DENVER (AP) — On March 14, Colorado's governor issued an executive order shutting down ski resorts across the state. The coronavirus had arrived and was spreading rapidly in small mountain communities that were attracting hordes of spring break revelers.
Watch out LA: Feds calculate riskiest, safest places in US
Spending her life in Los Angeles, Morgan Andersen knows natural disasters all too well. In college, an earthquake shook her home hard. Her grandfather was affected by recent wildfires in neighboring Orange County.
Snow and mixed precipitation continuing this evening for areas south and east of Madison
A winter weather advisory has been issued for Green and Rock counties until midnight.
Nashville bombing spotlights vulnerable voice, data networks
The Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville led to phone and data service outages and disruptions over hundreds of miles in the southern U.S., raising new concerns about the vulnerability of U.S. communications.
