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The Great Blizzard of 1888; America’s Greatest Snow Disaster

The Great Blizzard of 1888; America’s Greatest Snow Disaster

Weather Extremes - Thursday, March 15, 2012 16:50

The Great Blizzard of 1888; America’s Greatest Snow DisasterAs temperatures soared into the mid-70°s this week in New York City, it is hard to believe this is the 124th anniversary of New York’s and America’s worst blizzard on record (and happen...

Slushy storm slams into Newfoundland

CBC | Canadian News - Monday, March 5, 2012 5:35

Police issued traffic warnings and numerous schools closed Monday amid a storm filled with snow and freezing rain.

Leap Day Blizzard for Pierre, Duluth Others

Leap Day Blizzard for Pierre, Duluth Others

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 0:27

By Alex Sosnowski, Expert Senior Meteorologist Feb 29, 2012; 8:07 AM ET A blizzard will continue to affect portions of the Upper Midwest during Leap Day 2012 with very heavy snow, low visibility and gusty winds. Feb. 29 happens only once every f...

Week of February 27 to March 3, 2012 could see active weather in U.S.

Week of February 27 to March 3, 2012 could see active weather in U.S.

Matt Daniel - Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:49

Two storm systems will affect a good portion of the United States towards the end of February and early March 2012, bringing severe weather this week.

Extreme Weather in Western China Continues

Extreme Weather in Western China Continues

NTDTV - Monday, February 27, 2012 15:48

Extreme Weather in Western China Continues For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me Extreme weather conditions persist in China's western provinces. Blizzards ...

Blizzard to blast northern Plains, upper Midwest

USATODAY.com Feed - Monday, February 27, 2012 12:46

The Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin are bracing for more snow, and forecasters say the expected storm could be the worst of the season.

Colorado: 3 teens stranded in blizzard burn snowmobile

msnbc.com: US news - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 15:20

When three boys ran out of firewood while trapped in a Colorado blizzard, they turned to the next flammable thing they could think of, NBC station KUSA of Denver reports.

UK: Weather warning for Wales as ice and snow set for UK return – WalesOnline

weather news - Google News - Saturday, February 18, 2012 8:03

Telegraph.co.ukWeather warning for Wales as ice and snow set for UK returnWalesOnlineStephen Davenport, a senior meteorologist with MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said: “A blizzard is snow with winds of 25mph or more, and ...

Blizzard-hit Tibetan region braces for more snow

Top News - Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:26

Snow and gales are forecast to buffet a Tibetan area in southwest China that had been hit by a blizzard last week, local meteorological officials said Thursday.

Hurricane-Force Storm Smacks Alaska

OurAmazingPlanet.com - Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10:20

Alaska's wild winter won't let up.

Tibet: Rescue workers reach 4 villages isolated for seven days after a blizzard

Tibet: Rescue workers reach 4 villages isolated for seven days after a blizzard

RSOE EDIS - Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:17

15.02.2012 - 09:16:31 - Snow Storm event happened in Asia / China.

Image of the Day: Braving the Blizzard in Europe

Image of the Day: Braving the Blizzard in Europe

[email protected] - Tuesday, February 7, 2012 8:30

While much of the U.S. has had a mild winter this year, record cold and snow are being blamed for more than a hundred deaths in Europe. According to the Associated Press, snow has fallen...

CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Blizzard blasts Colorado, moving east

CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley – Blizzard blasts Colorado, moving east

CBSNewsOnline - Friday, February 3, 2012 20:06

CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Blizzard blasts Colorado, moving east A blizzard has come howling out of the Rocky Mountains and is moving east across the US - dumping snow at a rate of two inches an hour. Bill Whitaker reports on the damage in...

Video: Denver in midst of monster blizzard

Latest U.S. Headlines - CBS News - Friday, February 3, 2012 8:26

Denver is gearing for its first significant snowstorm of the year, and it could be one of the biggest storms the city has ever seen -- up to two feet of snow is expected. CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker reports.

Winter Storm Getting Underway Across Rockies...

Winter Storm Getting Underway Across Rockies…

Rob White - Thursday, February 2, 2012 19:28

As you can see on the latest composite radar image above, snow is getting underway across Colorado at this hour, and will increase while gradually spreading East/Northeastward overnight, as an upper-level storm system moves into the region from the We...

US Weather News – Major Winter Storm Heading For Plains

WeatherBug News - Thursday, February 2, 2012 2:00

Blizzard Heading For Plains: Despite Groundhog's Phil prediction today, Mother Nature has a few tricks up her sleeve for the Front Range and western High Plains to close out the work week.

Blizzard Bearing Down on Nebraska, Colorado

Blizzard Bearing Down on Nebraska, Colorado

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Thursday, February 2, 2012 0:10

By Alex Sosnowski, Expert Senior Meteorologist Feb 2, 2012; 10:10 AM ET A raging snowstorm and even a blizzard are on the way from the east slopes of the Colorado Rockies to part of the central Plains to end the week. AccuWeather.com meteorologis...

90-Year Anniversary of Deadly Knickerbocker Blizzard

90-Year Anniversary of Deadly Knickerbocker Blizzard

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Friday, January 27, 2012 22:32

By Meghan Evans, Meteorologist Jan 28, 2012; 8:32 AM ET Today marks the 90th anniversary of the deadly roof collapse of the Knickerbocker Theater in Washington, D.C., resulting from a massive blizzard that struck portions of the South and the mid...

Coldest Air in More Than a Year to Grip Eastern Europe

Coldest Air in More Than a Year to Grip Eastern Europe

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Friday, January 27, 2012 0:19

By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist Jan 27, 2012; 10:19 AM ET (Photos.com/Jonathan Larsen) While frigid air is currently gripping eastern Europe, the coldest air in more than a year is on the way. The fresh, brutal cold will invade easte...

First Person: Burning Money to Survive

First Person: Burning Money to Survive

AssociatedPress - Wednesday, January 18, 2012 6:30

First Person: Burning Money to Survive A snowshoer who was lost in a blizzard for two days on Washington state's Mount Rainier said he stayed alive by digging out a snow tunnel and burning dollar bills for warmth. (Jan. 18) From: AssociatedPress...

Lost snowshoer burned money for warmth

Latest U.S. Headlines - CBS News - Tuesday, January 17, 2012 13:38

Yong Chun Kim, who was lost in a blizzard for 2 days on Mt. Rainier, said he burned his $1 and $5 bills to keep warm

Worst blizzard since ’85? Seattle braces for storm

msnbc.com: US news - Tuesday, January 17, 2012 4:10

A "potential major winter storm" that could dump twice Seattle's annual snowfall on the city over the course of two days was headed for the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday.

Video: Blizzard buries Alaska town

Latest U.S. Headlines - CBS News - Monday, January 9, 2012 19:31

More than 18 feet of snow has buried the town of Cordova, Alaska with forecasts expecting more to come. Heather Hintze reports on how residents are bearing the storm.

Wicked weather persists in Southcentral Alaska – Alaska Dispatch

weather news - Google News - Sunday, January 8, 2012 15:53

Alaska DispatchWicked weather persists in Southcentral AlaskaAlaska Dispatch8 11:00 am: As the National Guard deployed to Cordova to help the Prince William Sound community -- buried by constant snowfall topped off with a heavy accumulation Thursday ni...

Paul Yeager: Extreme Weather Images

Paul Yeager - Tuesday, January 3, 2012 17:25

From a weather perspective, 2011 will be remembered as a year of extremes. This includes a record-breaking 12 billion-dollar-plus weather disaster. Read more: Snow in 49 States, Groundhod Day Blizzard, Tornadoes, ...

Heavy snow threatens parts of West

Weather: News & Videos about Weather - CNN.com - Wednesday, December 21, 2011 20:42

A blizzard that roared through much of the southern Rockies and central Plains tapered off Wednesday, but several states were still expected to deal with heavy snow.

Much of West still under winter storm warnings

CNN - Wednesday, December 21, 2011 1:49

A blizzard that roared through much of the southern Rockies and central Plains tapered off Wednesday but still several states were expected to deal with heavy snow.

Blizzard makes travel ‘dangerous’ or ‘impossible’ in parts of West, Midwest

CNN - Tuesday, December 20, 2011 13:13

Travel through the southern Rockies into the central Plains "will be dangerous, if not impossible" Tuesday, forecasters warned, as a winter weather system blasts broad swaths of the West and Midwest.

Dakotas blizzard adds to extreme spring flooding risk

Dakotas blizzard adds to extreme spring flooding risk

Dr. Jeff Masters' WunderBlog - Sunday, February 20, 2011 21:13

Heavy snows in excess of six inches have piled up over much of South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota today, with a storm maximum of 16 inches reported at Midland, South Dakota. This is bad news for residents in flood-prone areas of the Upp...

Coldest temperature on record in Oklahoma ; storm leaves 2 feet of snow

Coldest temperature on record in Oklahoma ; storm leaves 2 feet of snow

Dr. Jeff Masters' WunderBlog - Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:13

Cold air pouring in behind yesterday's remarkable snowstorm over northeast Oklahoma has brought unprecedented cold to the state this morning, with a bone-chilling -27.4°F recorded in Bartlesville and -24°F in Ponca City. The -27.4°F in Bartles...


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