Category: Weather

Muggy Heat and Storms Continue to Grip the U.S., but an End Is in Sight

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Weather at the start of the week looks like more of the same: heat and storms across the Eastern United States. But a subtle shift is in the cards.
After Record-Breaking Summer Start, Europe Braces for New Heat Wave

The New York Times – On the Runway:
High temperature warnings were in place across western, central and southern Europe on Monday as a heat dome intensifies across the continent.
Windy Weather Could Worsen Pacific Northwest Fires

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Forecasters expect winds to pick up in eastern Washington and Oregon on Friday and Saturday, but not to be as strong as last weekend’s were.
Climate Change Comes to Sesame Street

The New York Times – On the Runway:
An episode this week focuses on the dangerous effects of warming, without mentioning climate change.
Polymarket Bets on Paris Temperature Prompt Investigation After Unusual Spikes

The New York Times – Business:
The authorities said a Paris airport weather sensor may have been tampered with as large wagers were placed on the betting site.
Why the Power May Not Go Out Until After the Storm Has Passed

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.
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.
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.
Winter Storm Batters Minnesota, Bringing ‘Potentially Life-Threatening Travel Conditions’

Blizzard warnings were posted in the western part of the state. Whiteout conditions reduced visibility on the roads as numerous crashes were reported.
Driving Somewhere for the Holidays? Here’s How to Make Your Road Trip Safe.

Be sure you have the right equipment and apps for weather and traffic, and don’t forget to check those tires. Here are more tips for hitting the highway.
California Faces a Weeklong Lashing of Rain, Wind and Some Snow

Forecasters said a parade of storms from the Pacific Ocean will pull in a river of moisture. Over the next week, parts of Northern California could get seven to 10 inches of rain.
NYC Snow Days From Past Blizzards Captured in Photos

Few things are as magical as waking up to a city wrapped in snow.