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A warning and 2 advisories in effect for 25 regions in the area

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WEATHER ALERT

A warning and 2 advisories in effect for 25 regions in the area

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Apparently snowplows in Michigan have names, and theyโ€™re all hilarious

If you live in a part of the country where you experience all four seasons then youโ€™re pretty used to snowplows cleaning up the streets of your town when mother nature decides to dump inches of snow on the ground.

Flagstaff, AZ, closing in on January snowfall record

The city of Flagstaff, Arizona, saw its fourth highest amount of record snowfall for January at 57.9 inches. Weather officials say normal January snowfall for Flagstaff is 20 inches.

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Winter weather will bring snow to Midwest, Great Lakes

Winter weather will bring heavy and blowing snow to the Midwest and Great Lakes, while California finally sees a break following weeks of record conditions.

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Biggest January snowstorm in 30-plus years for Denver, Colorado

The snow piles up in the Denver metro area on Wednesday. FOX Weatherโ€™s Max Gorden speaks with residents who react to the biggest January winter storm to hit The Mile High City since 1992.

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East Coast winter storm expected to bring impacts to I-95 corridor this weekend into early next week

A pattern shift across the U.S. will create a more active storm track across the Northeast through next week.

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Barrage of atmospheric rivers bring heavy snow to parts of CA causing road closures

Mark Sudduth, Owner/Founder of HurricaneTrack.com, is in Truckee, California, where the latest atmospheric river is dumping heavy snow.

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Heavy rain, wind and snow is coming to California and the Western US

California and the Western U.S. are facing another round of rain, wind and snow this week while much of American is enjoying above average temperatures.

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What Snow Days Mean to Adults

An ode to a natural gift that could melt away

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A 16-foot pet python was stolen in July. A dog walker just rescued it.

โ€œIโ€™m not a snake person,โ€ said Patrick Fortune, who saved the snake with his girlfriend and a neighbor. โ€œBut Iโ€™m really glad she made it.โ€

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Buffalo faces more snow after deadly storm

Storm-battered Buffalo braced Tuesday for fresh snow; officials urge drivers to stay off the roads. (Dec. 27)

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White Christmas forecast for Scotland as weather warning issued

A Met Office yellow alert for snow and ice has been put in place for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

bbc.co.uk

Hawaii winter storm: thunder, hail and power outages

A strong winter storm is downing trees, knocking out power and flooding soccer fields as it moves across the Hawaiian Islands.

Snowstorm halts flights at Vancouver airport

Snow and arctic winds forced the suspension of all flights at Vancouver International Airport and winter weather is playing havoc with transportation across the southern part of Canadaโ€™s Pacific coast province of British Columbia

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Major winter storm on track for Christmas week, forecasters say

Snow, rain and powerful winds are expected to accompany frigid temperatures in parts of the country this week that may cause travel disruptions during week ahead of Christmas.

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Snow pummels parts of Northeast; thousands without power

Utility crews were racing Saturday to restore power to tens of thousands of customers across New England and New York after a powerful storm dumped 2 feet of snow in some places.

Strong signal that 'highly impactful' winter storm will develop next week across large swath of US

Just as the nation gets ready to travel home for the holidays, there is a strong signal that a major winter storm will develop late next week and impact a large swath of the country, according to the FOX Forecast Center.

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What does winter look like? Draw a picture to show us.

Kids ages 5 to 13 are invited to create original artwork for KidsPostโ€™s print and online editions.

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The improbable snowfall of December 7, 2017

Despite being near 80 just a few days earlier, snow accumulated around San Antonio in early December.

Chances increasing for fresh snow next week

If you're hoping for snow, some parts of the country are likely to receive the fluffy stuff as we go into the second week of December.

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Multiple storms dumping snow in the Sierra

Heavy snow dumped feet of snow in the Sierra, and more snow is expected through the start of next week.

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Southern U.S. in danger of potential tornado outbreaks while other areas brace for heavy snow

Heavy snow is expected from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes, while the South is in danger of potential tornado outbreaks in the coming days. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.

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Snow and rain fall from New Mexico into Texas

As accumulating snow fell in higher elevations across New Mexico and western Texas from Nov. 24-25, flooding rains hit the eastern part of the Lone Star State.

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Parts of NY dig out after potentially 'historic' snowfall

Parts of New York are finally catching a break after a storm dumped snow for days on cities and towns east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

Massive snowfall buries cars, keeps falling in western NY

Piles of snow taller than most people have buried parts of western and northern New York.

Snow sweeps over several states

Snow continues to come down in many of the Northern states as winter approaches.

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Letโ€™s chat: Do winter storms really have names?

The unofficial naming system has gained some popularity, but experts caution against the naming of winter storms

Rain helps increase containment of huge California wildfire

A major storm that battered western Alaska over the weekend churned through Northern California on Monday after bringing early-season snow to mountains and dropping rain that helped firefighters increase their containment of a huge wildfire. Snow and ice in the eastern Sierra Nevada led officials to close State Route 108 high up over the Sonora Pass, the California Department of Transportation said Sunday. The 119-square-mile (308-square-kilometer) Mosquito Fire in the Sierra foothills northeast of Sacramento was 38% contained after downpours on Sunday, allowing sheriff's officials in two counties to lift or downgrade some evacuation orders.

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Kay's positive impact on outdoor activities

AccuWeather's Jillian Angeline speaks with Chris Spounias, who's excited about how the wet weather will be great for San Diego Dune Tours.

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UK heatwave: The unusual things happening because of the heat

The Met Office has issued a red weather alert for extreme heat while temperatures could reach new highs.

bbc.co.uk

Late spring Colorado snowstorm knocks out power for 210,000

A late spring Colorado snowstorm that dumped several inches in the Denver metro area knocked out electricity for about 210,000 customers.

Videos of micโ€™d up 4-year-old snowboarder will seriously make your day

This will surely put a smile on your face today.

Trapped driver saved from SUV after going miles up snowmobile trail, Utah rescuers say

Rescuers had one simple question: โ€œWhy?โ€

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What to watch on Wednesday: โ€˜Beyond the Edgeโ€™ on CBS

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | "Temptation Island" returns on USA for season four

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Hand poking out of snow after avalanche leads friends to buried snowmobiler in Utah

Friends rushed to dig the snowmobiler out from the snow, deputies said.

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Coldest storm of the winter to hit L.A. mountains: 'You need to be prepared'

The region should expect 1 to 3 inches of snow, with up to 5 inches possible in the San Gabriel Mountains, the National Weather Service warned in an advisory.

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Tracking a massive February storm: When and where to expect snow, rain and possibly tornadoes

A massive storm system is forecast to bring snow, rain, wind and severe weather to the central, eastern and southern US on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Winter Storm Causing Severe Weather Conditions Across The U.S.

Heavy snow from the Rockies will expand northeastward to the central Plains Wednesday night, then to the Great Lakes region Thursday.

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7 Weather Forecast 11pm Update, Sunday, February 13

7 Weather Forecast 11pm Update, Sunday, February 13

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Snow blankets Beijing as Winter Games are held up

Snow falls inside the closed loop of the 2022 Winter Games as Olympic events in the mountains are held up due to the weather conditions.

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Texasโ€™ Big Freeze in 2021 through the lens of meteorologists โ€” Whatever the Weather video podcast

KSAT meteorologists Kaiti Blake and Sarah Spivey look back at the historic event as the anniversary approaches

Stay warm and connected with these 3-touch smartphone gloves

These gloves keep you warm while letting you use your phone's touchscreen with three fingers on each hand.

The euro zoneโ€™s next big economic battle? How to be green and placate the markets

How to spend more on climate investments without damaging fiscal consolidation? Euro zone finance ministers embark on a new challenge.

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Northeast begins to dig out from blizzard that dropped two feet of snow in some spots

Snowfall totals eclipsed 30 inches in some areas of Massachusetts, while Boston tied its record for the most snow in a single day at just under two feet, according to the National Weather Service.

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Wind Chill Advisory through Friday morning for San Antonio and surrounding areas

Patchy โ€˜black iceโ€™ could be a problem Thursday night/early Friday morning

Jan. 28, 2022 evening weather update for Fredericksburg

This evening's outlook for Fredericksburg: Snow in the evening will transition to snow showers overnight. Low 23F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating

fredericksburg.com

This video of bubble solution freezing on a cold morning is mesmerizing

It seems like itโ€™s colder than usual just about everywhere in the country these days, which is obviously making a lot of folks sick and tired of the chilly weather.

Winter storm watches and warnings issued as East Coast prepares for Nor'easter and blizzard conditions

It could be the largest Nor'easter in years as parts of New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland are under blizzard warnings.

cbsnews.com

In pictures: Snow falls in Algeria's Sahara Desert

The ice crystals leave stunning patterns in the sands of the Sahara, the world's largest hot desert.

bbc.co.uk

He Lost His Sightโ€”but Not His Passion for Skateboarding

โ€œOne Day Youโ€™ll Go Blind,โ€ directed by Leo Pfeifer, tells the story of Justin Bishop, a lifelong skateboarder who went blind at the age of twenty-five but refused to abandon the sport he loved.

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Light wintry mix ending around San Antonio Thursday night

And, no, this will NOT be โ€œSnowmageddon 2.0โ€ณ but roads could become slick in spots

Storm could bring snow, ice, power outages to Fredericksburg area

After a snowstorm two weeks ago that caused multiple localities in the Fredericksburg area to declare a state of emergency, another winter weather event is in the forecast for Sunday.

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JOHNSTON: A look back at notable snowstorms of the past

DESPITE fresh evidence that piled up over the past 24 hours, we have been in a prolonged snow drought.

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Investigators search for clues about origin of Colorado fire: 'Itโ€™s really obvious where that fire started'

Authorities in Colorado were searching for more answers Monday as they investigate what caused the destructive fire that scorched scores of homes.

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Another round of snow before thaw comes to frigid Northwest

A thaw-out is coming for the frozen Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but not before another round of snow that could compound problems for a region more accustomed to winter rain than arctic blasts.

Lake Tahoe shatters 50-year December snowfall record with more than 16 feet of snow

On Monday, Lake Tahoe broke a 50-year record when snow totals reached 193.7 inches, nearly 15 inches more than the record from 1970.

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'So difficult': Winter snow, cold slam Northwest and Sierra

Snow, ice and unseasonable cold in the Pacific Northwest and the Sierra Nevada are continuing to disrupt traffic, cause closures and force people to find refuge in emergency warming shelters.

Images show rare beauty of snow storm in February 2021

Snow in San Antonio? Itโ€™s not common but the winter storm in February brought several inches of snowfall to San Antonio and the surrounding areas.

5 biggest weather events in San Antonio area in 2021

The number 1 weather event of 2021 will likely come as no surprise. But do you recall the other four?

One dead as powerful typhoon batters the Philippines

Philippine Coast Guard officers wade through the chest-deep flood in Cagayan de Oro City in the southern Philippines to rescue a one-month-old baby. Heavy rains brought by Super Typhoon Rai caused a creek to swell and flooded some areas, triggering rescue operations to evacuate remaining residents trapped in their flooded homes.

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Powerful storm drenches Southern California with heavy rain

Rain drenched Southern California on Tuesday as a powerful storm slid down the drought-stricken state, snarling traffic as vehicles spun out and raising the threat of mudslides in areas scarred by wildfires. Nearly 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain fell before dawn in one area of Santa Barbara County, northwest of Los Angeles, the National Weather Service said. Residents of communities near the Alisal Fire burn scar in Santa Barbara County were ordered Monday to evacuate over concerns that heavy rains might cause flooding and debris flows that could inundate hillside homes. A similar order was issued for people living in several communities near another burn scar in the San Bernardino Mountains east of Los Angeles.

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Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Could Disappear by 2050

New research places a short timeline on the future of snow across the western United States

outsideonline.com

Storm Barra: Weather warnings for most of UK as gales and rain hit

Most of the UK is covered by a yellow weather warning, with gusts of up to 80mph expected.

bbc.co.uk

Local Author Spotlight: Laura Stephens Cole

Name: Laura Stephens Cole

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Resort Guide 2022 Is Here: These Are the Top 20 Resorts in the West

The results have been tallied, and here are the results of our 2022 Reader Resort Survey. Did your favorite make the list?

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4 things weโ€™ve learned since Februaryโ€™s deadly winter storm

Itโ€™s been six months since the deadly February winter storm left millions across the state without power for days, and many questions about what went wrong remain unanswered. The KSAT Explains team and the Defenders have been closely following the fallout of the storm. We take a look at four things we've learned so far.

Stepfather of Texas firefighter found dead in Cancun says son's actions were 'out of character'

When Elijah Snow, 35, didn't return to his hotel room on Sunday night, his wife, Jamie, notified Mexican police, who discovered his body early Monday trapped in a bathroom window in another hotel.

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A Texas firefighter was found dead at a hotel in Cancรบn. His family believes he was kidnapped and murdered.

Mexican officials said Elijah Snow, a married father of two, died accidentally of mechanical asphyxiation.

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Arlington firefighter accidentally asphyxiated in Cancun window, authorities conclude

He was in Mexico celebrating his 10-year anniversary with his wife.

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Death toll from February winter storm climbs to 14 in Bexar County, 210 in Texas

Nearly 60 deaths were added to the state's official winter storm death toll in the latest update released on July 13.

Analysis: The Texas electric grid and the improvements that didnโ€™t come

Texas lawmakers passed major bills in response to the winter storm power outages that killed hundreds of Texans in February. But thereโ€™s still a lot to do.

Snow in May: Lake District skiers 'giddy' in unseasonal weather

Covid-19 restrictions forced the 85-year-old Lake District Ski Club to close during the winter.

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TribCast: ERCOT still struggles to meet electricity demand nearly two months after catastrophic outages

Snow surrounds an Austin Energy station in Austin on Feb. 18, 2021. Credit: Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott nominates new chair to Public Utility Commission after power crisis resignations

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday named Peter Lake the new chair of the Texas Public Utility Commission, the public board that regulates the stateโ€™s power grid operators and saw all three of its members resign in the wake of Februaryโ€™s deadly winter storm.

WATCH LIVE: San Antonioโ€™s Committee on Emergency Preparedness meets about winter storm

The Committee on Emergency Preparedness will meet on Friday morning to discuss the deadly winter storm that devastated San Antonio in February.

Council members, community stakeholders hold first Committee on Emergency Preparedness meeting

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ A committee assembled by Mayor Ron Nirenberg following the weather-related power and water crises last month met for the first time Friday morning. The members of the Committee on Emergency Preparedness worked on the areas of questioning they planned to pursue - with a focus on SAWS, CPS Energy, and the City of San Antonioโ€™s preparation and conduct during the winter event. Chairman Reed Williams, a former San Antonio City Council and SAWS board member said the committee will work to find out why the weather event was so damaging and identify changes that should be made. However, Williams stressed that the committee does not have any authority to force the utilities or other entities to make any of those changes. Williams also noted the publicโ€™s desire for answers and said the committee would post answers online as it gets them rather than waiting to compile a polished, final report.

Februaryโ€™s arctic blast in San Antonio has few historical comparisons

Records fell left and right during February's cold snap, but where does it rank historically?

Landmark church in Deco District faces costly repairs after winter storm

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ A small pump wasnโ€™t enough to take out the water that had found its way beneath the floor of Jefferson Community Church, a Deco District landmark, after last weekโ€™s winter storms. โ€œAfter two days, it didnโ€™t look like it had moved at all,โ€ said Pastor Olivia Walker, who had attended the church as a child. When last weekโ€™s beautiful blanket of snow that covered the church had melted, it came in through the gaps around the foundation, Walker said. She said the sanctuary was spared, but water covered the floors of storage areas and choir rooms. Its congregation, now with only about 100 members, had already made costly repairs and improvements trying to shore up the building.

โ€˜Our community deserves answersโ€™: Committee to investigate winter storm preparedness, response in San Antonio

A Park Policeman patrols along the River Walk as snow falls, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO โ€“ San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg on Tuesday announced the formation of a committee that will look into why the city and utility companies were not better prepared for their response to a winter storm that paralyzed the city for a week. Rice Jr.: RetiredNirenberg said while he wants a prompt and comprehensive effort by the committee, he wants members to be thorough in their work. The mayor asked that City Manager Erik Walsh provide support to the committee with appropriate city staff that will coordinate with CPS Energy and San Antonio Water System, and to include any experts or stakeholders as necessary. AdThe announcement comes one day after the CPS Energy Board of Trustees voted Monday for a review and audit of CPS Energy, which the utility president and CEO, Paula Gold-Williams said Tuesday she โ€œabsolutely welcomesโ€ and โ€œ(is) ready to participate.โ€Related Stories:

Gov. Greg Abbott says state leaders are moving to alleviate massive energy bills following winter storm

Greg Abbott on Saturday held a meeting with other state leaders to discuss the spikes some Texans are seeing in their energy bills following a massive winter storm that prompted dayslong power outages across the state. The meeting came after numerous reports of Texans receiving exorbitant electric bills despite not having power during the storm . One Texan, according to The New York Times, received a $16,752 electric bill. AdIn a statement, Abbott called the meeting, "productive" and said leaders "are moving quickly to alleviate this problem and will continue to work collaboratively throughout this week on solutions." Along with Abbott, the heads of the Senate and House โ€” Republicans Lt. Gov.

ERCOT: No energy source was safe from this weekโ€™s winter storm

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ Top officials of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the agency that regulates the stateโ€™s electric grid, said Friday that no energy source was safe from the massive winter storm this week. AdThat choice kept the stateโ€™s electric grid from a possible catastrophic blackout, ERCOT officials previously said. (KSAT)The deadly storm has reignited arguments about the stateโ€™s energy plan, including whether it over invested in renewable energy sources. Still, wind energy accounts for less than a quarter of the stateโ€™s electricity, a figure that is lower in winter months, ERCOT officials said. AdThat supply, according to ERCOT officials, would have been just as vulnerable to the elements.

Hereโ€™s some ways to help San Antonio and Texas winter storm victims

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ This weekโ€™s winter storm wreaked havoc in San Antonio and across the state of Texas. AdSalvation Army San Antonio Area CommandThe Salvation Army is asking for donations to support San Antonio families fighting to survive the cold. San Antonio Pets AliveSan Antonio Pets Alive was forced to close locations this week due to the storm, but their work has continued to keep their dogs and cats warm. San Antonio Food BankThe San Antonio Food Bank is preparing to provide emergency outreach to community members in need after being affected by the recent winter storms. For more information about the mega food distribution sites this weekend, call the San Antonio Food Bank helpline at 210-431-8326 during regular business hours on Friday or Saturday.

FEMA warns of hotel scam for people looking for shelter during Texas freeze

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO โ€“ The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced on Thursday morning there is a scam circulating about hotel room assistance for Texans looking for shelter from freezing temperatures. The FEMA Region 6 Twitter account posted there is a false phone number being shared with a message about FEMA paying for hotels for Texas Disaster Relief. Staging Management Team Atlanta is scheduled to arrive in Texas on Thursday to give additional support to the state. FEMA said the best information on legitimate sources of help in your area will come from local officials and the Texas Division of Emergency Management. AdThe TDEM has a list of agencies that are providing aid throughout the state and a list of warming centers.

These Texas snowmen pictures keep rolling in, and we cannot get enough

We have readers and news partners across Texas, and they sent in the following photos. Sure, theyโ€™re not ALL snowmen, but a vast majority of the photos are. We threw in a baby, an ice fort and a Princess Elsa sighting for good measure. Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures. EPaez MarionWendy SpringWillisiqueenb Cat SpringUser Houstonme_kaiser Magnoliajack Conroesstephens@woodlandscelebration.com MontgomeryAmberReynolds Montgomerythe_whizkid02 Sugar LandAlex San AntonioMaria Sikkel Springtammylse San AntonioBatmangie San AntonioMichelleTX Conversenewsviewr San Antoniomariom35 San AntonioVal San Antoniosoccermimi234 Elmendorfanexravensong San AntonioRevolutions San AntonioStay safe and warm, Texas friends!

Some electricity restored in Texas, but water woes grow

Houston and several surrounding cities are under a boil water notice as many residents are still without running water in their homes. But the crisis was far from over in parts of the South, where many people still lacked safe drinking water. The next phase of the stateโ€™s disaster response will be to test drinking water from systems knocked offline by the cold. Power was cut to a New Orleans facility that pumps drinking water from the Mississippi River and generators were used until electricity was restored. Drinking water was made available at fire stations throughout Jackson and officials also planned to set up bottled water pickup sites.

Snowmen melted to wash dishes, flush toilets as water issues continue to affect San Antonio residents

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ Outside Gloria Perezโ€™ home in the Highland Park area is a melting snowman, the leftover snow will likely soon be used to wash dishes or flush her familyโ€™s toilet. They turn down water. โ€œWe filled up containers because thatโ€™s all weโ€™re using And and weโ€™re using bottled water to brush your teeth, you know, to wash dishes,โ€ Flores said. The San Antonio Water System announced on Wednesday that a precautionary boil water advisory is in place due to the low water pressure in the area. SAWS shared a map of the areas where they say they have issues pumping water into communities to provide service.

12 animals at San Antonio sanctuary die during deep freeze

A woman walks through falling snow in San Antonio, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Primarily Primates on Wednesday said the animals, including monkeys, lemurs and one chimpanzee, died, as the 78-acre sanctuary has been without electricity since Monday morning. Officials said she โ€œwas young at heart, outgoing and spirited.โ€The sanctuary houses hundreds of animals, including 32 chimpanzees, for life. The animals, the majority of them being primates, were rescued from research and entertainment industries. Since then, staff and volunteers worked around the clock to evacuate animals from the sanctuary and keep the ones that remained safe and warm.

Why donโ€™t you have running water? SAWS explains โ€˜complicatedโ€™ water issue in San Antonio area

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ Snow started to fall in San Antonio on Sunday and while much of Texas may have looked like a winter wonderland, it soon turned into a nightmare for many residents who lost power and water. For some people without water, the problem may be frozen pipes but for others, the issue may come from SAWS. A viral post on social media falsely claimed that SAWS is turning off residentsโ€™ water, but that is not true. Adโ€ผ๏ธFirst, let us correct a rumor: SAWS is NOT going to shut water off to the city. AdLopez said her familyโ€™s electricity and water had been off for more than 12 hours in the last two days.

Baptist Health System experiencing water pressure issues, adjusting protocols at San Antonio hospitals

A woman walks through falling snow in San Antonio, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO โ€“ Baptist Health System officials say some of their hospitals are dealing with the effects of the weather conditions -- including low water pressure at the downtown hospital. A spokesperson tells KSAT that hospitals remain fully staffed and well supplied to care for both non-COVID and COVID patients. The icy weather caused low water pressure at the Baptist Medical Center downtown. You can get the very latest forecast anytime by bookmarking our weather page and downloading the KSAT Weather Authority App - available for both Apple and Android devices.

In Athens, rare snow blankets Acropolis, halts vaccinations

Snow covers the ancient Acropolis hill in Athens, Tuesday, Feb.16, 2021. The snow, an unusual sight in the Greek capital of more than 3 million residents, also stopped most public transport services. The snow arrived as Athens and several other parts of Greece remain in lockdown to curb coronavirus infections. In neighboring Turkey, heavy snow and blizzards forced the closure of a highway in northwest Turkey. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with emergency response leaders to assist residents in blacked-out areas and villages cut off by the snow.

San Antonio firefighters, health officials see high volume of calls for slips, falls due to icy conditions

A woman walks through falling snow in San Antonio, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO โ€“ Winter weather has caused dangerous conditions for people not only on the road but for those on foot too, San Antonio officials have warned. AdOne San Antonio health system said the hospitalโ€™s emergency rooms are seeing โ€œa tonโ€ of calls for slips and falls, ranging from minor injuries to concussions to fractures. The San Antonio Fire Department said people heading outside should walk slowly and carefully, and wear boots or other shoes that are slip-resistant if possible. San Antonio and Bexar County officials issued an emergency alert Sunday afternoon, warning residents that many streets and highways would be closed due to the icy conditions.

Wintry weather makes a rare dip to Texas -- and these photos will remind you just how much fun the snow can be

A storm dropping a wintry mix also sent temperatures plunging across the southern Plains, prompting a power emergency -- and some snow! Below are some photos submitted by viewers and readers, from our news partners in Houston and San Antonio. Winter weather conditions are affecting large portions of the U.S., but it is rare for them to extend this far south. The council manages the flow of electric power in the state. The rotating outages were expected to last throughout Monday morning.

Officials: 2 dead in Texas as subfreezing cold sweeps US

State officials said surging demand, driven by people trying to keep their homes warm, and cold weather knocking some power stations offline had pushed Texas' system beyond the limits. โ€œThis event was well beyond the design parameters for a typical, or even an extreme, Texas winter that you would normally plan for. At DFW, the temperature was 4 degrees Fahrenheit (-15 degrees Celsius) โ€” 3 degrees (-16 degrees) colder than Moscow. In Houston, officials said Bush Intercontinental Airport runways would remain closed until at least 1 p.m. Tuesday, a day longer than previously expected. The southern Plains had been gearing up for the winter weather for the better part of the weekend.

Wintry weather blanketing US making rare dip to Gulf Coast

"Typically, we just donโ€™t have quite this much cold air in place that far south,โ€ said Marc Chenard, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center. AdChenard said significant ice and up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) of snow were expected across parts of the southern Plains into Monday. Winter weather conditions are affecting large portions of the U.S., but it is rare for them to extend so far south, Chenard said. The airline said the storm was also affecting their flights across the region, with operations reduced and canceled at airports across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Utilities warned of the likelihood for additional power outages due to falling tree limbs.

After snow overnight, San Antonio will see a frigid Monday

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ Snow is blanketing San Antonio. Hereโ€™s what you need to know:Winter WonderlandSunday night into Monday, San Antonio and the surrounding area saw 3-6 inches of snowfall -- the most the area has seen since 1985. If you have snow pictures, please feel free to drop them in the โ€œpinsโ€ section of the KSAT Weather Authority App. AdMorning flights at the San Antonio International Airport have been canceled due to the inclement weather. The city of San Antonio and WellMed have both decided to reschedule vaccination appointments on Monday.

Dutch will extend coronavirus curfew until March 3

Snow covers a houseboat in Amsterdam, as snow and strong winds blanketed much of the Netherlands, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)THE HAGUE โ€“ The Dutch government announced Monday it is extending the country's curfew until March 3, declaring that was necessary to slow the spread of the more infectious coronavirus variant first detected in Britain. The country's 9 p.m.-to-4:30 a.m. curfew was introduced Jan. 23 and triggered days of riots in towns and cities across the Netherlands. However, the unrest has since subsided and the vast majority of residents adhere to the curfew. Last week, Prime Minister Mark Rutte extended most of the country's tough lockdown measures, already in force since mid-December, until March 2.

Heavy snowstorm pounds Germany, upends travel

(AP Photo/Peter Dejong)BERLIN โ€“ A snowstorm and strong winds pounded northern and western Germany on Sunday, forcing trains to cancel trips and leading to hundreds of vehicle crashes. The German Weather Service DWD urged people to stay at home and authorities brought homeless people into warm shelters amid the sub-freezing temperatures. AdThe Bundesliga soccer game between Arminia Bielefeld and Werder Bremen was called off hours before kickoff Sunday because of the snowstorm. In Wuppertal, in western Germany, firefighters had to rescue six passengers out of the city's famous elevated railway after a train stopped moving due to the icy conditions. AdIn the Netherlands, snow blanketed much of the country, forcing the government to cancel a weekly crisis meeting to discuss the coronavirus pandemic.

The Day the Music Died: February 3rd, 1959

1936: Singer-songwriter Buddy Holly is born under the birth name Charles Hardin Holley in Lubbock, Texas. Holly would go on to become one of rock 'n' roll's pioneers despite a brief career cut short by his tragic death at age 22. Appropriately referred to as the โ€œThe Day the Music Died,โ€ weather likely contributed to a commuter flight crash that killed rock nโ€™ roll musicians Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper -- whose real name was J.P. Richardson, and Ritchie Valens, along with pilot Roger Peterson. (Repertoire Records)1936: Singer-songwriter Buddy Holly is born under the birth name Charles Hardin Holley in Lubbock, Texas. Don McLean later famous addressed the plane crash in his 1971 song โ€œAmerican Pieโ€ labeling it the โ€œDay the Music Diedโ€.

The Latest: Wet snow turns to sleet in northern New England

A sprawling, lumbering winter storm has walloped the Eastern U.S., shutting down coronavirus vaccination sites, closing schools and halting transit. In its second day in the Northeast, a snow storm left nearly 15 inches (38 centimeters) of snow piled up in parts of New Hampshire. The Yale New Haven Health system, which runs several hospitals in southern Connecticut, said its vaccination sites were closed Tuesday and staff were contacting people to reschedule appointments. In New England, nearly 15 inches (38 centimeters) of snow piled up in southeast New Hampshire, and the mountains were getting heavy snow as well. The National Weather Service reported 30 inches of snow fell in parts of Sussex and Morris counties on Monday.

Vaccinations resume as not-quite-historic snowstorm fades

Coronavirus vaccination sites across the Northeastern U.S. are getting back up and running after a two-day snowstorm that also shut down public transport, closed schools and canceled flights. Some vaccination sites in New York City remained closed, but others, including those run by the public hospital system, were open Tuesday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Coronavirus vaccination sites across the Northeast ramped back up Tuesday after a two-day snowstorm that also shut down public transport, closed schools and stranded travelers with canceled flights. Some vaccination sites in the city remained closed, but others, including those run by the public hospital system, were open Tuesday. Tom Wolf declared a disaster emergency after snowfall of up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) throughout central and eastern regions.

Major storm heads to Northeast after blanketing Midwest

"Rosie" runs in the snow on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Washington. It was already impacting coronavirus vaccinations in New York and New Jersey, with appointments for Monday needing to be canceled and rescheduled. The storm system blanketed parts of the Midwest in the most snow some places had seen in several years. In Wisconsin, snow depths in some counties near Lake Michigan had reached more than 15 inches (38 centimeters), and the snow was still falling. Much of the region could see blizzard-like conditions, with a foot to 18 inches (30 to 45 centimeters) of snow.

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