Storm dumps snow across the northern Plains
From the northern Plains of the U.S. into southern Canada, a storm delivered November snow and gusty winds on Nov. 11.
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USA TODAYAtmospheric river to wallop Pacific Northwest
Heavy, potentially flooding rain is forecast across portions of the Pacific Northwest on Thursday and into Friday.
- The Weather Network
The major storm behind Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"
Shortly after 7:10 p.m. on Nov. 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald suddenly sank in Canadian (Ontario) waters 530 feet (160 metres) deep after encountering a severe storm on Lake Superior.
- Tacoma News Tribune
Heavy rain expected through Friday as atmospheric river dumps on western Washington
Forecasters recommended clearing storm drains and gutters of leaves and debris to help prevent street and yard flooding.
- Argus Leader
Multiple semi trucks tipped over due to high winds across South Dakota on Thursday
High winds have tipped over multiple semi trucks on highways throughout South Dakota.
- The New York Times
Family's Disappearance Reflects Toll of California's Deadly Heat
On a sunny morning in mid-August, a couple hiked into the Sierra National Forest with their baby daughter and disappeared. The couple, Ellen Chung, 30, and Jonathan Gerrish, 45, were seasoned hikers who lived in Central California. So when the bodies of the couple and their daughter and dog were found Aug. 17, less than 2 miles from their car, and with no obvious injuries, investigators were mystified. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times Maybe they drank water poisoned by
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Snow showers, some potentially heavy at times, are possible in Wisconsin and the Milwaukee metro on Friday
A strong autumn storm could bring brief moderate to heavy snow squalls Friday across Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee area.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Storms forecast to bring threat of damaging winds, large hail in parts of North Texas
There’s a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night in Tarrant County, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
- LA Times
Cargo jam at L.A. and Long Beach ports begins to ease as hefty fines loom
Shipping companies and logistics officials say the logjam at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is showing some signs of improving in response to recent measures.
- AccuWeather
Polar air to send temperatures plummeting across eastern US
November has begun on a chillier note following a record or near-record warm October in much of the South and East. The last few days have offered a brief respite from the recent chill in the East, but AccuWeather forecasters are advising residents not to get used to the milder weather. "A cold front associated with a strong storm system which will track northeastward out of the Plains before heading into south-central Canada later this week is expected to reach the Eastern Seaboard Friday," sai
- NextShark
Snow crab in Japan sold for whopping $44,000
A snow crab was sold for 5 million yen (around $44,000) at the Kanazawa seaport in Japan during the season’s first auction. The auction: On Nov. 6, the large male snow crab that was sold for millions of yen passed every criterion of Ishikawa Prefecture's fisheries cooperative, reported NHK World-Japan. According to The Japan News, it is also the first snow crab certified under the “Kagayaki” brand, which is noted for its high quality.
- Miami Herald
Will it be wet and cold again in Florida? Holiday looks like a repeat, but adds a risk
Did you enjoy last weekend’s mix of flooding rains and high tides, followed by a cold front with a 59-degree low in Miami?
- The State
Another earthquake confirmed in SC. Here’s how it compares to other recent quakes
More than 20 earthquakes have been reported in South Carolina in 2021.
- Reuters
Parts of northeast China hit by record snowfall
BEIJING (Reuters) -Snowstorms have wreaked havoc in northeast China this week, with record snowfall in some parts snarling traffic, disrupting train services and raising concerns about power supplies as temperatures plunge, state media reported on Wednesday. Traffic in Liaoning province has been severely disrupted, with the majority of expressway toll stations shut as of Tuesday. Since the arrival of a cold wave on Sunday, temperatures in northeastern China had plunged by as much as 14 degrees Celsius in certain areas by Tuesday.
- Charlotte Observer
Night sky glows in North Carolina as ‘incredibly bright’ meteor ignites at 33,000 mph
Experts believe the rock weighed about 45 pounds.
- BBC
The man turning cities into giant sponges to embrace floods
Yu Kongjian's sponge city, based on ancient Chinese wisdom, seeks to change how we deal with floods.
- Robb Report
Embraer Unveils 4 Sleek New Alternative-Fuel Aircraft Concepts With Low-to-Zero Emissions
Embraer sees multiple propulsion technologies for different aircraft types, so it designed four concepts. Several could be airborne soon.
- Herald Times Reporter
A changing climate could cost Great Lakes communities billions. Here’s what's being done about it.
Great Lakes coastal communities are bracing for close to $2 billion in damages over the next five years as a result of climate change.
- IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Snowflakes — yes, snow — possible this weekend. Here's what to expect the next few days.
The chance for a snow sighting begins between 2-4 a.m. Saturday and continues sporadically through Sunday night.
- Associated Press
Frustration, defiance in village to be abandoned to the sea
Like many others who came to Fairbourne, Stuart Eves decided the coastal village in northern Wales would be home for life when he moved here 26 years ago. “I wanted somewhere my children can have the same upbringing as I had, so they can run free,” said Eves, 72, who built a caravan park in the village that he still runs with his son. Predicting faster sea level rises and more frequent and extreme storms due to global warming, the government said it could only afford to keep defending the village for another 40 years.
- BBC
China: North-eastern city sees highest snowfall in 116 years
It comes amid concerns about keeping homes warm in an area that was earlier hit by outages.