The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said.
Category: Cold and Cold Spells
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Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights In Anticipation of Powerful Winter Storm
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights over the weekend in anticipation of frigid weather and ice and snow across much of the country.
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How to Treat Dry and Chapped Lips
Expert advice from a musician, a model and an aesthetician.
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Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S.
Managers of electric grids say freezing temperatures and ice and snow could lead to power outages in many places, potentially leaving millions in the dark.
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How to Stay Warm in Winter
Elevated takes on cold-weather essentials to get you through the season.
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How to Adapt Your Skin Care Routine for the Winter
Tips from three people working in chilly climates: a fashion designer, an aesthetician and a chef.
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Heating Costs Expected to Rise 9.2% This Winter
Colder weather and rising electricity and fuel costs will lead to a big jump in costs for individuals, according to estimates from a group representing state energy officials.
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Severe Frostbite Gets a Treatment That May Prevent Amputation
The F.D.A. recently approved the first therapy for patients in danger of losing their toes, fingers and other exposed parts of the body.
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Tesla Drivers in Chicago Confront a Harsh Foe: Cold Weather
In freezing temperatures, the batteries of electric vehicles can be less efficient and have shorter range, a lesson many Tesla drivers in Chicago learned this week.
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Floods, Winds and Temperature Extremes Challenge Rail Lines
The environmental risks to railroads are rising, but the measures to reduce the danger will be costly.