Although nor'easters can occur any time of year, they are most frequent from September to April. In the winter months, a nor'easter can be especially dangerous. It draws cold air from the Arctic air mass, which then collides in a polar jet stream with warm air from the oceanic Gulf St...
A snow squall lasts for about 30 to 60 minutes, dumping snow in a short amount of time. These storms are dangerous because they can reduce visibility quickly, which makes driving hazardous. Blizzards can also make transportation risky because they produce winds of 35 mph or more, which can ...
Little Wonder as Historic Blizzards Hit California and Nevada What You Need to Know: More than seven million people remain under a winter storm alert as a snow storm continues in northern California and Nevada. Tens of thousands of residents remain without power as three to five inches of...
In the United States, thecoldest days of the year tend to occur between mid-December and late January, so while it’s certainly possible that the coldest day of the year could also be the day of the winter solstice, that’s not usually the case!
Severe weather refers to the dangerous effects created by these changes in the atmosphere that result in tornadoes, extreme thunderstorms or blizzards. Severe storms—often packed with heavy rains, strong winds, hail and lightning—can wreak havoc in a short time. When these fast-moving, highly ...
(in the South) that we literally can experience every single type of extreme weather event,” University of Georgia meteorology professor Marshall Shepherdsays. “Including blizzards. Including wildfires, tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes. Every single type. … There’s no other place in...
While I do not love an overly stormy winter, I do appreciate a nice winter scene on Christmas Day as long as it's only a few inches. It makes for a nice, calm backdrop when spending time with loved ones.Will Massachusetts See a White Christmas This Year?
On March 11, 1993, "The Storm of the Century"--the most catastrophic andexpensive winter storm in the United States since 1980--hit the entire East Coast with blizzards and severe weather that left many Eastern and Northeastern states under 2 to 4 feet of snow, and enduring hurricane-like...
There have been plenty of changes to the old Oakdale Mall as part of its transformation into the Oakdale Commons - but some big announcements about the site are coming. A 99,000-square-foot BJ's Wholesale Club opened its doors a few days ago. The 140,000-square-foot Dick's House of ...
blizzards and rainstorms will continue to occur more often and with greater intensity due to global warming, according toClimate Central. Climate models forecast that global warming will cause climate patterns worldwide to experience significant changes. These changes will likely include major shifts in...