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EXTREME WEATHER AND CLIMATIC EVENTS
STATES OF EMERGENCY
DEADLY ICE & SNOWSTORM .
Storm expected to 10 inches of snow on much of VA Wednesday night – Thursday
Gov. McAuliffe declared a state of emergency today in response to the major snow storm that is forecast to hit the Commonwealth starting Wednesday night.
“Now is the time for Virginia to get ready for this storm,” said McAuliffe. “This state of emergency declaration will empower the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the Department of Transportation, the Virginia National Guard, and our electric and cable utilities to prepare for a storm that is predicted to create power outages and significant travel challenges across the Commonwealth over the next few days.”
U.S. Weather Hazards Map (Hazmap) for Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Issued at 12:50UTC. Source: NWS. UPDATE
More than 2 inches of ice could cover much of U.S. South by Thursday
Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina have also declared States of Emergency due to the severe ice storm. More states are expected to follow suit.
Hundreds of schools and offices were ordered closed along the storm path from Texas to North Carolina.
“This is not the storm we had two weeks ago, where we were playing in the snow and building snowmen. This is an ice storm,” said Gov Haley, as she declared a State of Emergency for South Carolina.
Thousands of flight were canceled or delayed on Tuesday and the trend is expected to continue through weekend.
A major winter storm will impact locations from Texas to the Southeast Coast on Tuesday before it moves up the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday with heavy snow, freezing rain, and heavy rain…
The deadly storm, which has claimed at least 6 lives so far, dumped more than 6 inches of snow in north Georgia on Tuesday, with another 9 inches forecast by early Thursday, according to NWS.
Federal Emergency Disaster Declared for the State of Georgia
The White House has declared a federal emergency in the State of Georgia resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on February 10, 2014, and continuing.
The emergency disaster declaration will provide federal disaster relief to “lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe” in the counties of Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Cobb, Dade, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Elbert, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Hart, Jackson, Lincoln, Lumpkin, Madison, Murray, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, Walton, White, Whitfield, and Wilkes.
Energy Emergency
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended on Wednesday the regional States of Emergency Declarations, Waivers, Exemptions & Permits for transporting propane throughout the United States.
A total of at least 38states and District of Columbia are currently impacted by shortages of propane and other heating fuels.
States covered by the emergency declarations include:
Southern Service Center: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee
Eastern Service Center: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia
Midwestern Service Center: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin
EXTREME WEATHER AND CLIMATIC EVENTS
STATES OF EMERGENCY
DEADLY ICE & SNOW STORM .
“Confidence is increasing in [a catastrophic] event of historical proportions” —National Weather Service
A major winter storm impacting a large region from Texas to the Southeast Coast Tuesday will move up the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday bringing significant snow, freezing rain, and heavy rain… —NWS Forecast
Significantsnowfall totals across north and especially northeast Georgia
Significant crippling-ice-totals from Atlanta eastward along the I-20 corridor
The deadly storm, which has claimed at least 6 lives so far, dumped up to 6 inches of snow in north Georgia on Tuesday, with another 9 inches forecast by early Thursday, according to NWS.
U.S. Weather Hazards Map (Hazmap) for Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Issued at 02:20UTC. Source: NWS. UPDATE
More than 2 inches of ice could cover much of U.S. South by Thursday
Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina have declared States of Emergency due to the severe ice storm. More states are expected to follow suit.
Hundreds of schools and offices were ordered closed along the storm path from Texas to North Carolina.
“This is not the storm we had two weeks ago, where we were playing in the snow and building snowmen. This is an ice storm,” said Gov Haley, as she declared a State of Emergency for South Carolina.
Thousands of flight were canceled or delayed on Tuesday and the trend is expected to continue through weekend.
A major winter storm will impact locations from Texas to the Southeast Coast on Tuesday before it moves up the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday with heavy snow, freezing rain, and heavy rain…
Federal Emergency Disaster Declared for the State of Georgia
The White House has declared a federal emergency in the State of Georgia resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on February 10, 2014, and continuing.
The emergency disaster declaration will provide federal disaster relief to “lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe” in the counties of Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Cobb, Dade, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Elbert, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Hart, Jackson, Lincoln, Lumpkin, Madison, Murray, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, Walton, White, Whitfield, and Wilkes.
Energy Emergency
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended on Wednesday the regional States of Emergency Declarations, Waivers, Exemptions & Permits for transporting propane throughout the United States.
A total of at least 38states and District of Columbia are currently impacted by shortages of propane and other heating fuels.
States covered by the emergency declarations include:
Southern Service Center: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee
Eastern Service Center: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia
Midwestern Service Center: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin
EXTREME WEATHER & CLIMATIC EVENTS
STATES OF DISASTER EMERGENCY .
Deadly Snow Storm Threatens 32 States
States of Emergency Declared in Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, New Jersey…
The second snow storm in a week is forecast to dump up to a foot of snow across all or portions of at least 32 states. The deadly snow storm will be followed by yet another massive arctic blast that will bring life-threatening temperatures and frigid conditions to more than two-thirds of the country.
Gov. Brownback has signed a state of disaster emergency declaration for Kansas for the entire state in response to a deadly storm, which continues to batter Kansas as it moves through the state.
Arkansas Declares a State of Emergency amid Widespread Power Outages
Tens of thousands of Arkansans were left without electricity on Tuesday, prompting Gov Beebe to declare a state of emergency.
“A severe winter weather system, beginning February 3, 2014, and continuing, has resulted in the loss of electric power and other utilities within the State of Arkansas, which will require utility companies and their crews to work long hours to restore such services as quickly as practicable … Adverse circumstances have been brought to bear upon the citizens and public properties within the State … [I’m authorized as] a state governor to declare a regional emergency during the duration of the emergency conditions, not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the initial declaration of emergency, and to exempt any motor carrier or driver operating a commercial motor vehicle to provide direct assistance in providing emergency relief during an emergency …” said Gov Beebe in his State of Emergency Proclamation.
Mississippi declares a State of Emergency amid Threat of Deadly Snow Storm
Gov. Bryant has declared a State of Emergency as a deadly snow storm threatens to batter northern portions of Mississippi, including Coahoma, DeSoto and Tunica counties.
“I have declared a State of Emergency to aid emergency officials in preparing for the onset of this potentially dangerous weather,” said Bryant. “Residents should not overreact but should make plans now to ensure they are prepared for a variety of conditions, including prolonged freezing temperatures, icy roadways, heavy rains, and potential flooding.
New Jersey Declares Yet Another State of Emergency
New Jersey Gov Christie issued yet another State of Emergency late Tuesday ahead of the winter storm that is forecast to dump up to a foot of snow just about everywhere.
All state offices will be closed Wednesday, said the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.
“Tonight’s winter weather is expected to produce snow and ice, creating hazardous travel conditions and affecting areas throughout the state that are already recovering from yesterday’s storm,” said Gov. Christie in a statement, urging “all New Jerseyans to remain off the roads if possible” to allow “first responders and public safety officials can safely respond to any emergency situations.”
YOU THOUGHT WE’RE KIDDING
EXTREME WEATHER & CLIMATIC EVENTS
STATE OF DISASTER EMERGENCY .
Kansas declared a disaster area as deadly snow storm threatens two-thirds of the U.S.
Gov. Brownback has signed a state of disaster emergency declaration for Kansas for the entire state in response to a deadly storm, which continues to batter Kansas as it moves through the state.
“We still have some of the most difficult conditions ahead of us as the snowfall is followed by heavy winds and bitterly cold temperatures,” said Brownback. “Travel will remain treacherous and temperatures will be dangerously cold.”
National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple hazard warnings for about two-thirds of the United States as more than 150 million people are impacted by the storm.
Major Winter Storm Continues to Move East
A major winter storm will continue to move east into Wednesday with multiple hazards including: heavy snow from central Kansas through the Ohio Valley and Northeast; heavy ice accumulation from Arkansas into the Ohio River Valley and Mid-Atlantic; and heavy rainfall with possible flooding for parts of the Ohio and Tennessee River Valleys.
U.S. Weather Hazards Map (Hazmap) for Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Issued at 02:44UTC. Source: NWS.UPDATE
A major winter storm moving across the Midwest eastward through the Northeast followed by another plunge of Arctic air [polar vortex III] into the heart of the U.S.
Flash flooding in the Tennessee Valley could occur due to heavy rain can ahead of a cold front
Another winter storm is shaping up in the center of the nation and will spread eastward into the Northeast during the short-range forecast period.
A massive surge of frigid air from the Arctic that is following this storm system will lower temperatures by more than 40 degrees below normal in the High Plains.
“Kansas City and eastern Kansas is going to get a lot of snow,” said a meteorologist at the NWS Storm Prediction Center. “It’s remarkable weather. Winter is entrenched. It doesn’t appear to be wanting to go anywhere.”
A Foot of Snow in Kansas: “Unprecedented Event”
Kansas City had received about 8 inches of snow by late Tuesday, as forecasters warned of up to a foot of snow across more than two dozen states that are so far impacted by the deadly storm.
This event is unprecedented because only about 3 percent of the winter storms that hit Kansas City dump more than 6 inches of snow, Reuters reported another NWS meteorologist as saying.
At least two people were killed on Tuesday in a weather-related car crash in Kansas, one of hundreds of road collisions across Kansas and Missouri, officials said.
Flight Cancellation and Delays
More than 5,000 flights into, within, or out of the United States have been canceled since Sunday, and at least 14,000 others delayed (source flight aware.com), impacting an estimated 2 million air travelers.
Parts of the UK, France and Italy are inundated as extreme rain events wreak havoc across Europe
The Environment Agency in the UK has issued hundreds of flood warnings and flood alerts including 9 severe flood warnings (danger to life) along the coastal areas.
Severe flooding is expected in the lower reaches of the River Severn in Gloucestershire as a result of high tidal levels combined with high river levels. Conditions are expected to result in danger to life due to flood bank over-topping and fast flowing water, and severe disruption to transport with a risk of motorists becoming stranded. High tides, a positive surge, strong winds and large waves combine to bring a risk of significant flooding for coastal communities throughout Wales and in Dorset, Somerset, North Somerset, Gloucestershire and the north coasts of Devon and Cornwall Saturday. —environment-agency.gov.uk
Italy
In Italy, at least 1,000 homes were evacuated in the city of Pisa as the Arno river threatened to burst its banks, and floodwaters submerged vast swathes of the countryside.
Floodwaters also inundated parts of Florence, and nearby towns, forcing the schools to remain closed on Friday.
Authorities in Venice are bracing for high tides, exacerbated by heavy rains, rising to more than 140cm above the average sea level.
France
“The French department of Finistere, in the west of the country, was placed on red alert as forecasters warned of huge waves and extensive flooding. Ten other French departments were also on alert for rising water levels,” reported Bbc.
The downpour has swollen rivers in Tuscany causing widespread flooding and leaving more than 1,000 homes inundated.
Blizzard
Meanwhile, snow storms, high winds and bitter cold continued to batter Eastern Europe prompting the local and national authorities to issue multiple states of emergency for the region.
In Romania, most parts of the country remained under states of emergency as temperatures plummeted to -22ºC and authorities ordered schools closed in the south, south-east and eastern regions.
The blizzard is said to be one of the worst in living memory with winds of about 70 km/hr reducing visibility to 20 meters.
FIRE-EARTH Models show more Extreme Weather Events could wreak havoc across North America in the coming days and weeks.
Temp (F) – Real Time Mesoscale Analysis. Source: NWS
Polar Vortex
In the northern and central US temperatures felt as low as -60 degrees (-51ºC) due to wind chill, according to the National Weather Service.
Illinois Governor Quinn called the Polar Vortex “one for the record books,” as New York Governor Cuomo declared on Monday that parts of major highways would be closed due to the extreme conditions.
In Minneapolis, an emergency room doctor said he was treating frostbite injuries that had occurred even through protective clothing, AP reported.
U.S. Daily Lowest Min Temperature Records set January 1-5, 2014
Records Broken: 125
Records Tied: 28
VAN BUREN 2, a National Weather Service station located in Maine, set a new daily record -47 degrees (-44ºC) on January 2, smashing the previous record set in 1999 by 21 degrees.
National High and Low Temperature (for the contiguous United States)
High Temperature for Thursday, January 6, 2014
85 degrees (-29ºC) at Fort Lauderdale, FL
85 at Hollywood, FL
85 at Miami, FL
85 at Opa Locka, FL
85 at West Kendall, FL
Low Temperature for Thursday, January 6, 2014
-37 degrees (-38ºC) at Babbitt, MN
Issued 7 pm EST Thursday, January 2, 2014 – NWS Weather Prediction Center, College Park, MD
Temperature spread: 124 degrees
A Silver Lining?
In Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport about 60 percent of the flights were canceled as fuel supplies froze, leaving crews unable to fill aircraft tanks, reported Reuters.
Total flight cancellations on Saturday: 1,771 (from or into the U.S., 1,507)
Total flight cancellations on Sunday: 3,905 (US: 3,517)
Total flight cancellations on Monday: 4,459 and (US: 4,018)
Total cancellations on Tuesday, as of posting: 1,522 and (US: 1,376)
Total Flight delays for the period, as of posting: 47,765 (US: 26,574)
(Source: FlightAware.com)
Deadly cold and heavy snowfall have paralyzed much of the U.S. northeast, leaving at least 12 people dead, closing schools and government, disrupting transport networks, and forcing thousands of flight cancellations and delays.
No of people affected in the U.S. by the extreme winter storm: 110 million
Up to 46cm (18in) of snow blanketed major cities including New York, Washington, D.C., Boston and Portland, Maine, as dangerously low temperature continued to dip into the frigid zone.
The governors of New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency and advised residents to stay indoors.
On Friday, the Office of Personnel Management in Washington told more than half million federal employees they could work from home or take the day off because of the deadly storm. “The United Nations in New York and federal courts in New York, New Jersey, and Boston shut down. Schools closed across much of the region,” said a report.
Minnesota Governor ordered all public schools to close on Monday as forecasters warned of extreme low temperatures. It will be the first time Minnesota public schools will be closed statewide since January 1997.
The national Weather Service (NWS) issued a Blizzard Warning for the entire state of North Dakota, parts of South Dakota, and Minnesota on Friday.
U.S. Satellite Composite – 04:30UTC on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Source: SSEC
Meantime, NWS has warned of yet another round of dangerous storms barreling throughCentral and Eastern U.S. this Weekend.
Dangerous Winter Blast Plunging into Central and Eastern U.S. this Weekend
On the heels of the departing Northeast winter storm is yet another powerful blast of winter this weekend. This storm will bring blizzard conditions and extreme cold to parts of the northern Plains and Midwest. Significant snow is forecast from the central Plains to the Great Lakes as the bitter cold spreads eastward.
Highlights from NWS Forecast
Well below normal temperatures will impact the Northeast on Friday
The next arctic surge will plunge into the Northern Plains by Saturday
Lows across the Mid Atlantic and Northeast will be 20 to 30 degrees below normal Friday night [into Saturday]
A strong cold front will push southward out of Canada this evening leading to temperatures plummeting as much as 50 degrees across the region tonight. By Sunday, high temperatures will be in the -20s and -30s with wind chills as cold as -50s.
National High and Low Temperature (for the contiguous United States)
High Temperature for Friday, January 3, 2014
80 degrees (30.5ºC) at Riverside, CA
Low Temperature for Friday, January 3, 2014
-36 degrees at Embarrass, MN
Issued 7 pm EST Friday, January 3, 2014 – NWS Weather Prediction Center, College Park, MD
Temperature Spread: 116 degrees [The spread does NOT appear to be consistent. Editor]
Major Snow Storm and Dangerous Cold Prompt States of Emergency Declarations in States of New York, New Jersey
Authorities in northeastern US have warned residents to stay indoors, as the region braces for a major winter storm forecast to dump up to 14in (35cm) of snow on many areas.
The governors of New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency and advised residents to stay indoors.
“As this winter storm unfolds, bringing heavy snow and high winds to many parts of the state, I strongly urge all New Yorkers to exercise caution, avoid travel and stay indoors,” said New York Governor Cuomo.
Blizzard conditions, with wind gusts of up to 76 km/h are forecast for New York, and throughout much of New England.
Massachusetts Governor Patrick sent all non-emergency government employees home two hours early, warning residents to stay indoor and avoid dangerously low temperatures.
Thousands of flight cancellations and delays have been reported throughout the region.
National High and Low Temperature (for the contiguous United States)
High Temperature for Thursday, January 2, 2014
87 degrees (30.5ºC) at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Low Temperature for Thursday, January 2, 2014
-47 degrees (-44ºC) at Babbitt, MN
-47 degrees at Embarrass, MN
-47 degrees at Van Buren, Maine
Issued 7 pm EST Thursday, January 2, 2014 – NWS Weather Prediction Center, College Park, MD
Temperature spread: 134 degrees
Meantime, the temperatures in Canada also fell to dangerously low levels, with central Quebec recording -51 degrees (-46ºC).
Heavy snow affects 18 States in Midwest, Northeast
About 53 percent of the continental U.S. was covered by snow, including all or parts of 18 states in the Midwest and Northeast exactly a week before the first official day of winter.
Heavy snow prompted authorities in dozens of counties, cities and towns across Midwest and Northeast to declare snow emergencies. The snowstorm trekked more than 1,000 miles across the Midwest on Saturday and into the Northeast states overnight, affecting every major city, town and rural area in the region. States affected include Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
A record-breaking snow storm has dumped more than 2m of snow on Maniototo Plain, New Zealand, making parts of Otago region no-go zones, raising fears that stock won’t survive the extreme weather.
“This is the biggest snow dump we’ve had, ever,”said a local farmer, a young calf may not survive the night with temperatures falling as low as -12ºC.
The extreme weather’s has now persisted for five days, and some of the sheep and cattle just won’t survive, said a report.
Still frame from NZ’s TV1 News coverage of the storm that hit most of New Zealand on 20/21 June 2013 – See below for the full video clip.
The storm also lashed the capital Wellington, causing “tens of millions of dollars” in insured damages alone, said the Insurance Council of New Zealand.
Severe gales with winds of up to 200km/h struck Wellington, lifting roofs, felling trees and closing roads.
“More than $36 million of insured damage was caused by a storm that lashed the country in late April. That was one of the most damaging storms in the past five years and the Nelson and Bay of Plenty regions were the most affected,” said a report.
“I expect the damage from this storm will be more than that,” said the Insurance Council.
“Flooding was also reported in the Canterbury townships of Leeston, Doyleston, Southbridge, Tai Tapu and Lincoln and there were slips in Otago and Lyttelton.” NZN reported.
Heavy rain and sleet since Wednesday has triggered the worst flooding in decades in the Canterbury region, submerging farms, houses and businesses, and the rain continues to fall, said the report.
TV1 News coverage of the storm that hit most of New Zealand on 20/21 June 2013 bringing heavy snow to the South Island and severe gales to Wellington.
“Early season” snowstorm surges south and east across the U.S.
A powerful early season snow storm is forecast to bring light to heavy snow, freezing temperatures and strong winds to the north-central Plains today. Snow will expand to the central Plains and the northern Rockies on Friday and Saturday, NOAA forecasters said.
Forecasters in several locations are calling for overnight low temperatures in the 20s that will bring an end to the growing season. A hard freeze with temperatures in the 20s is expected through 9 a.m. Friday in western South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. Freezing overnight temperatures are also expected in parts of Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri.
The cold front is expected to move into much of the Eastern United States and the Deep South.
Hard Freeze Warnings, Freeze Warnings, Hazardous Weather Outlook, and various winter-weather watches and advisories are in effect across much of the country.
Other Disasters/ Significant Events
China. Landslide death toll in Yiliang County, located in SW China’s Yunnan province, has climbed to at least 19, including 18 primary school children.
Eight-hundred residents were relocated after the landslide.
Yiliang was struck by a cluster of earthquakes on September 7, which left 81 people dead and 800 others injured, said a report.
Rescuers search at the landslide site in the village of Zhenhe, located in Yiliang County, Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province, southwest China, October 4, 2012. Nineteen people, including 18 primary school students, who were buried in the landslide on Thursday are now confirmed dead. (Xinhua/Long Jiao). More photos…
South Africa. Anglo American Platinum, world’s largest platinum producer, has fired 12,000 striking South African miners after a protracted strike over wages, reports said.
Clashes between striking miners and police left one worker dead.
Some 34 miners were shot dead by the “post-apartheid” police in August.
True-color image captured by MODIS on NASA’s Aqua satellite on March 4, 2010. Credit: NASA
Middle East Covered by Sand Storms
Dust was still blowing over the Middle East on March 4, 2010, when NASA’s MODIS captured this true-color image. A 100-km wide sand plume extends from Saudi Arabia across southeastern Kuwait and into Iran. Credit: NASA
Heavy Rain in Queensland, Australia
A monsoon low-pressure system moved into Queensland, Australia in late February and early March 2010, inundating a vast expanse of land with some areas reporting heaviest rainfall in 100 years. Color-coded image shows estimated rainfall amounts from February 24 to March 2, 2010. Amounts less than 50 millimeters appear in pale green, more than 450 millimeters in dark blue. Image used measurements from many satellites and was calibrated with rainfall measurements from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite. Credit: NASA. Caption edited by FEWW
Widespread Fires, Smoke-filled Skies Across SEA
The skies over Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam were smoke-filled on March 5, 2010, when NASA’s MODIS captured this image. Hundreds of active fires in the region are outlined in red. Small fires are often lit by farmers to burn off stubble and weeds, while larger fires generating thick smoke plumes may be forest-clearing fires. Credit: NASA
New York: Frozen Ghost Town, but New Yorkers may soon wish the snow hadn’t gone away!
Large scale climatic oscillations and wild, wild weather may soon become the global norm.
February 26, 2010: Winter Storm Hits New York City
A wave breaks over an occupied car as people attempt to tow it to safety Friday in Saco, Maine. The driver left the car as the tide continued to rise, flooding local streets. Credit: AP. Image may be subject to copyright.
More About the Latest Record-Breaking Winter Storm:
This month was the 4th coldest February on record, NWS said
It pummeled New York and much of the U.S. Northeast, depositing about 60cm (2 feet) of snow in NYC.
Schools were closed in New York City, Philadelphia and other cities in the Northeast.
Businesses were forced to close down.
City’s transportation systems were shut down.
The National Weather Service said more than 50cm (20 inches) of snow had fallen so far, making the storm the third heaviest on record. The record snow for New York was set in February 2006 when more than 68cm (~ 27 inches) of the fluffy stuff covered NYC.
As of Friday, a new all time snow record was set for the month of February with the latest storm raising the month’s total to 91.5cm (36 inches).
The storm started on Thursday and could last through Saturday with another 10-20cm of additional snow forecast for NYC.
It was the third storm to strike the U.S. Northeast in four weeks.
About one million homes and businesses across the region experienced blackouts on Thursday and 75 percent were still without 24 hours later, Associated press reported.
Strong winds, gusting up to 100 km per hour (60 mph) were recorded in eastern Long Island, the National Weather Service said.
In Philadelphia, winds gusted managed only 80 km per hour (50 mph) prompting the city to declare its fourth snow emergency of the winter, local reports said.
A man was killed in Central Park, NYC, on Thursday after he was hit by a tree limb that broke off under the weight of the snow.
Up to 1,200 flights were canceled throughout the region.
Most train and commuter bus services in the area were also canceled.
Then:
Now:
For a weather briefing (Ark-La-Miss Region) by NWS click here.
About 70% of the US blanketed in snow; winter’s largest snow cover
Late Spring, Summer and Fall May Well Prove to Be Entirely Different Scenarios with Soaring Temperatures throughout North America. Prepare for primordial, swampy weather!
The United States has recorded its most extensive snow cover of the winter. Moderate to heavy snow and ice has covered up to 70% of the country in the past few days extending the snow coverage from 47.5% on January 27th to the largest snow cover of the winter at 69.7% on January 31st, the National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center (NOHRSC) reported.
Source: National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center (NOHRSC) —Click image to enlarge and update.
Vercorin, Switzerland Sees 6ft of Snow in just 3 Days
NC Gov Declares State of Emergency after Snow Storm
Large snow storms have been reported across Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and France in the past three days.
Switzerland saw the most snow, On the Snow reported. In Vercorin, Switzerland, snow topped 180cm. Elsewhere in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and France between 105 and 120cm (48 inches) of snow covered much of the region.
“Another 42-70cm of further snow is forecast within the next five days in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and France: 70cm in Gstaad, Switzerland; 48cm in am Belchen and Todtnauberg, Germany; 47cm in Courmayeur, Italy; and 42-44cm in La Mongie, Piau Engaly, and Saint Lary Soulan, France.” The report said.
In Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia, the region where the cities of Cologne and Dusseldorf are located, more than 300 accidents were reported in a 12-hour period between Friday night and Saturday morning.
The chaos on the North Rhine-Westphalia roads killed at least one motorist and injured 40 others, while Bavaria’s frozen roads claimed another two lives, and a road accident in Thuringia killed 2 more people.
Flights at some of the airports in both regions were canceled or delayed, as police advised motorists to stay at home.
US Weather
Near Real-Time U.S. Composite Satellite Image. Credit SSEC. Click image to enlarge.
Meanwhile, North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue declared a state of emergency as more than a foot of snow blankets mountain areas. About 20 emergency shelters opened across the state, Perdue said.
“The storm left roads icy and snow packed across the South, and thousands were without power as ice accumulated. Although police said they had to clear hundreds of wrecks, there were no deaths or serious injuries reported.” WMBF reported.
Some 11 inches of snow covered Asheville, North Carolina, on Friday. The storm that brought the winter weather to the Southeast is now heading toward the Eastern Seaboard.
The lowest temperature in the Lower 48 states ranged from a low of -25ºF degrees at Upson, Wisconsin, to a high of 83ºF degrees at Vero Beach, Florida.
IR Satellite Image. Click image to update.
Weather. Click image to enlarge and update.
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The Heaviest Blanket of Snow in 100 Years Covered Most of the Northeast US Yesterday
The worst December snowstorm since 1909 covered NE US under up to 20 inches of snow.
Washington: The West Wing of the White House is seen buried under heavy snowfall December 19, 2009. Credit: REUTERS/Yuri Gripas. Image may be subject to copyright.
The snow storm has wreaked havoc affecting areas from North Carolina to New England, with blizzard conditions reported in Washington, DC.
Transportation throughout the Mid-Atlantic have all but come to a virtual stop.
In Newton, Massachusetts, Police Department reported that as of 11 p.m. on December 19, 2009 a snow emergency would be in effect for the city of Newton.
Snow across Europe also caused chaos
Snow blanketed most of Europe. Airports were shut in many countries and roads were made impassable as snow covered the continent. The Channel Tunnel was closed after 6 of their trains broke down allegedly due to “cold weather,” with thousands of passengers stranded.
As snow blanketed most of Europe, cities and motorways in France faced major disruption. Photo: AFP. Image may be subject to copyright.
Heavy snowfall on Friday closed UK airports including two in London, and caused chaos on the UK roads.
More than half a million pupils were sent home as 1,500 schools closed early.
Heavy snowfall hit Romania causing major power blackouts and transport problems, with most flights from the capital Bucharest delayed, and many train services canceled.
In Paris, France, officials asked airlines to cancel 1 in 5 flights into and out of Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports.
In Belgium, Brussels international airport saw many flights cancelled after snow and ice covered runways.
Grisons region in Switzerland reported a record low temperature of minus 32 degrees Celsius (-32ºC ~ -25ºF) Friday night.
In Poland the number of deaths from cold weather jumped by 15, bringing the total to 47 since early December.
Dusseldorf Airport, Germany’s third largest was shut down as arctic conditions tightened its grip over northern Europe.
The ensuing deluges throughout the Mid-Atlantic and northern Europe may cause even more chaos!
Adelaide’s extreme hot weather has officially entered the record books as the city’s first ever heatwave in November.
Adelaide has experienced a week of soaring temperatures in the 35 – 40 degrees Celsius range.
More bushfire and sandstorms? Lots of it!
“You take one look at the satellite images of Australia and wonder when! Because it looks so imminent!” A reader commenting on the future of Australia as a habitable continent.
Australia UV Chart. The chart shows maximum clear sky UV Index at noon. Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2009, Bureau of Meteorology
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At least 21 people have perished in heavy snow in China including four children who reportedly died when two school canteens collapsed, China’s official news agency Xinhua reported.
“As of 5 p.m. Friday, more than 9,000 buildings collapsed and about 190,400 hectares of crops were affected, causing direct economic losses of around 4.5 billion yuan (about 659 million U.S. dollars), ministry said.”
Nearly 8 million people have been affected by the snow, of whom about 160,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes.
A work shed damaged by heavy snow is seen in Zhengzhou, capital of central China’s Henan Province, Nov. 12, 2009. Six people were killed and 34 others got hurt or sick during the recent heavy snowfall in Henan, according to the provincial government. (Xinhua/Zhao Peng). Image may be subject to copyright.
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Nor’easter fed on remnants of Storm Ida battered mid-Atlantic coast
The governors of Virginia, Delaware and New York called up the National Guard to help with evacuations of hundreds of people using special trucks that operate in high water, the US Defense Department reported.
A coastal storm fed on remnants of Idea developed into a nor’easter with hurricane strength winds battering the mid-Atlantic coast from northeast North Carolina to New Jersey. It felled trees, flooded vast areas and left at least 5 dead with another three people missing.
WTKR reporter Kurt Williams encounters flooding up to his chest in the streets of Norfolk, VA. frame grab from CNN video.
M for the most powerful storm of the year to strike Britain
Britain was struck by “the most powerful storm of the year” yesterday as forecasters predicted fierce winds and flooding in many areas.
“For England it is probably likely to be the strongest winds this year,” British Met Office said. “It is not a surprise to see it. It is certainly a feature of weather at this time of year but 80 mph [129 km/h] is certainly getting in to the realms of winds where you are likely to see disruption due to structural damage, for instance trees coming down.”
The Met Office issued 85 flood watches, 20 flood warnings including a severe flood warning for Wales and the south of England last night as the weather system battered Britain. Flooded roads brought traffic to a standstill and forced delays and cancellations of ferry and train services.
In Cornwall gale force winds downed trees and some areas were submerged under 2 feet (60 cm) of water.
According to a weather report the storm is caused by a large low-pressure system in the North Atlantic, extending from Newfoundland to western Europe.
IR image provided by geostationary EUMetSat. Copyright EUMETSAT/Met Office
Ice and Snow Have Covered a Vast Area of the United States, from the Plains to the East Coast
A powerful storm spread ice and snow from the southern Plains to the East Coast of the United States. It blocked road, closed schools and government offices, cut power and killed at least 13 people in weather-related incidents since the storm began on Monday.
A disabled auto sits stranded along I-71 near Glencoe, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009. Gov. Steve Beshear declared a statewide emergency as a powerful winter storm barrels through Kentucky. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke). Image may be subject to copyright. (Source).
At least ¼ of a million customers were left without power throughout Arkansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma and southeastern Missouri.
Up to a thousand schools, colleges and universities called off classes Tuesday in hard-hit areas of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma and W.Virginia.
Enhanced Radar Image – Base Reflectivity. Image updated at intervals. Source: National Weather Service
About 15 inches of snow was forecast in New Hampshire, as the storm threatened to spread the spell into New England, prompting the New Hampshire Legislature to cancel Wednesday’s sessions.
Snow and Fog in Pacific Northwest
The top image is a natural-color view that covers parts of British Columbia, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. This photo-like view is made from MODIS’ observations of visible light. NASA EO Image: Acquired January 18, 2009 The false-color version of the scene reveals that not all the white is snow, however. This picture is made from a combination of red light and shortwave infrared light, which our eyes cannot see. Snow and ice are red, while clouds and fog are white or pale peach. Liquid water on the ground is dark red, nearly black, and vegetation is green. NASA EO Image: Acquired January 18, 2009.
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