PHOENIX, Ari. (DDN) – After a pleasant, peaceful week of weather, changes are on the way for Arizona during the weekend and the next week. Today’s high in the Valley is expected to be 78 degrees, which is significantly higher than Phoenix’s average high of 70 degrees at this time. The skies will be generally sunny...
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Storm System to Bring Substantial Rain to Bay Area, SoCal To Get Hit Hardest
SAN FRANCISCO, Cali. (DDN) – The calm weather that is predicted for the weekend won’t last long. Midway through next week, stormy conditions are expected to return, and while the Bay Area is expected to receive a significant amount of rain, Southern California may experience some of the most intense precipitation. A ridge of high pressure...
Frigid Temperatures Grip Metro Detroit: Water Main Breaks, School Closures, and Road Issues Persist
DDN – On Tuesday, the bitter cold continued to grip Metro Detroit and most of the state, resulting in water main breaks, road difficulties, and additional school closures. The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for southeast Michigan until noon. Wednesday, as temperatures hovered in the single digits for the majority of Tuesday....
Michigan Schools Closed for Two Days as Freezing Temperatures and Wind Chill Pose Health Risks
Michigan (DDN) – Many Michigan school districts have canceled classes for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the expected harsh cold temperatures. Those choices can be difficult to make at times, and there are no hard and fast rules about how long it takes for someone to develop cold-related disease under specific settings, according to Dr. Jason...
Michigan’s Ice Storm Crisis: 8 Inches of Snow, Sub-zero Wind Chills, and Deadly Roads
DDN – Treacherous travel conditions, including blowing, windy snow resulting in reduced visibility and white-out conditions, will likely endure until Tuesday as Michigan remains under the grip of this ice blast. The freezing cold has caused sloppy roadways throughout the state, and the falling lake-effect snow is smaller due to the extreme cold. According to...
Bitter Arctic Air Sweeps Into Southeast Michigan, Bringing Dangerous Wind Chills as Low as -25 Degrees
DDN – Bitterly cold air is moving into Southeast Michigan. Wind chills are likely to be severe until at least lunchtime on Wednesday. The arctic air has prompted a Cold Weather Advisory for all of Southeast Michigan from midnight Monday (morning) until noon Wednesday. During this winter period, Southeast Michigan may experience wind chills as...
Snowstorm Hits Laurel Highlands: 1-3 Inches Per Hour and Coldest Week Since 2015 in Pennsylvania
DDN – What a Sunday it was for the Laurel Highlands in South Central and Eastern Pennsylvania! Snowfall rates averaged 1-2 inches per hour, with some locations experiencing up to 3 inches per hour. The storm has largely passed, leaving us with a severe cold. Temperatures will start to drop on Monday, with gusty winds...
Indiana Braces for Weekend Weather: Rain, Snow, Freezing Fog, and Subzero Wind Chills Expected
Indianapolis, IN (DDN) – A mix of rain and snow is forecast in Indiana tonight, causing slick roads on I-70 and other routes. This morning’s freezing fog has already reduced visibility, and colder weather is on the way. According to the National Weather Service, rain will start late Friday evening and may mix with snow...
Arctic Air to Bring Bitter Cold and Snow to Dodge City; Residents Warned
Daily Detroit News (Dodge City, KS) – Residents of Dodge City are bracing for a dramatic temperature drop this weekend as an arctic air mass sweeps into the region, bringing freezing temperatures and a chance of snow. While the week begins with relatively mild weather, with highs in the 40s and 50s, the National Weather...
Winter Weather Update: Lake Effect Snow Showers Tonight and Isolated Dustings by Afternoon
DDN – Again waking up in my twenties, but with the body temperature of a teenager or early twenties. Although there are a few snowflakes in the air this morning, the roads are not nearly as treacherous as they were yesterday. There is a blanket of cold over the region. The upper 30s continue to...