Potentially historic winter storm to hit much of US with destructive ice and heavy snow

Potentially historic winter storm to hit much of US with destructive ice and heavy snow

More than half of the United States is about to face one of the most extensive and threatening winter storms in years, one that threatens to deliver a potentially historic blow of snow and ice. The long-running storm begins Friday and by the end of the month will drop a foot or more of snow … Read more

‘Destructive’ ice, snow threatens metro Atlanta

‘Destructive’ ice, snow threatens metro Atlanta

short More than half an inch of ice accumulation could bring down power lines and bring down trees across the region. Wintry precipitation is forecast to begin early Saturday and could affect the area by Monday morning. Residents must complete all emergency preparations by sundown Friday to weather potential multi-day outages. ATLANTA – A high-impact … Read more

High winds prompt Xcel customers to brace for power outages; schools to close

High winds prompt Xcel customers to brace for power outages; schools to close

The National Weather Service in Boulder says it is increasingly confident of a high-impact wind event for northern Colorado and the mountains on December 17. Low winds will create a critical fire hazard and are increasingly likely to cause Xcel Energy to turn off power to the area. As a result, several schools will be … Read more