Weather Updates: Northeast Braces for Wind, Wet Snow, Power Failures

A nor’easter could unleash more than a foot of dense snow on at least seven states, from Pennsylvania to Maine, officials said. New York City may be spared the worst.

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A Nor’easter Is Expected to Bring Heavy Snow Starting Monday Night

The storm could produce snowfall rates of up to two inches an hour, with areas of higher elevation getting accumulations of more than a foot, forecasters said.

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Highest Heating Costs in Years Strain Many in New England

In a region where most homes rely on oil heat and cold weather can last through April, the burden of high heating bills has been especially heavy this winter.

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With Snowfall, Winter Makes a Belated Appearance in New York

A storm began to bear down across the Northeast on Monday evening, with forecasters predicting up to seven inches of snow in some parts.

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Snow Knocks Out Power in the Midwest, as Los Angeles County Braces for a Blizzard

Most of the power outages were reported in Michigan, where ice is the main concern. In Southern California, officials have asked residents to prepare for dangerous weather.

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Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow to States From California to the Upper Midwest

Nearly all of the United States is experiencing some form of notable weather this week — ice, snow or unseasonably warm temperatures.

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Millions Across U.S. Brace for Coast-to-Coast Winter Storm

The storm is expected to interrupt travel plans across the country and possibly bring down power lines, forecasters said.

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Across the Northeast, Officials Warn of a Dangerous Arctic Blast

Cold temperatures and fierce winds are expected to intensify throughout Friday and into Saturday.

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In Maine, a Rare Influx of New Residents, and a Housing Crunch

New arrivals over the last few years have fueled hopes of population growth, but workers increasingly struggle to find housing in a market gone wild.

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Health Experts Warily Eye XBB.1.5, the Latest Omicron Subvariant

A young version of the coronavirus makes up one-quarter of Covid cases across the United States and over 70 percent of new cases in the Northeast.

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Winter Storm and Bitter Cold Could Disrupt Holiday Travel, Forecasters Say

A storm could make for treacherous conditions for parts of the country leading up to Christmas. Temperatures are also expected to plummet, forecasters said.

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Where Tropical Storm Nicole Is Forecast to Bring Heavy Rain

The storm’s remnants will be in New England by Sunday.

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Price of Diesel, Which Powers the Economy, Is Still Climbing

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is one reason that the fuel is scarce. Another is a series of yearslong, intertwined events that cover the globe.

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‘Oppressive’ Heat to Peak in the Northeast

Cities from New England to Washington, D.C., could set or tie daily heat records on Thursday.

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Another Major Heat Wave Sweeps Central and Northeast U.S.

After deaths in the Pacific Northwest, parts of the central United States will see record-breaking temperatures, with the Northeast broiling on Thursday.

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When the Heat Can’t Be Beat

This miserable summer — monthlong heat waves, record-breaking floods, no more Choco Tacos — has left many Americans with only one option: surrender.

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Heat Records Expected to Be Broken on Sunday

Temperatures are forecast to remain high through Monday before parts of the country, including the Northeast, begin to cool down on Tuesday, meteorologists said.

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April Storm Blankets Portions of Northeast With More Snow

While parts of Pennsylvania received up to 8 inches of snow on Monday, areas across central and upstate New York may see more than a foot before the storm moves out Tuesday.

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Warehouses Transform N.Y.C. Neighborhoods as E-Commerce Booms

The region is home to the largest concentration of online shoppers in the country. The facilities, key to delivering packages on time, are reshaping neighborhoods.

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Winter Storm Brings Snow and Ice to Much of the Northeast

Parts of New England may see a foot of snow while dangerous ice accumulations in the Southern Plains and the Mid-Atlantic could cause power outages, meteorologists said.

#boston-mass, #east-coast-us, #mid-atlantic-states-us, #national-weather-service, #northeastern-states-us, #snow-and-snowstorms, #weather

A Winter Storm Will Dump Snow and Ice From Texas to Maine

Parts of New England may see a foot of snow while dangerous ice accumulations in the Southern Plains and the Mid-Atlantic could cause power outages, meteorologists said.

#boston-mass, #east-coast-us, #mid-atlantic-states-us, #national-weather-service, #northeastern-states-us, #snow-and-snowstorms, #weather

Texas Must Update Its Power Grid

A year ago, 10 million Texans lost power in a winter storm. The state has resisted a simple fix.

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Enormous Winter Storm Begins to Sweep Across U.S.

Heavy snow and ice were expected across a wide swath of the country. At least three governors had declared states of emergency.

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Deep Chill Sets In as Northeast Emerges From Heavy Snow and Harsh Winds

With snowplows and shovels, parts of Massachusetts and New York were clearing away piles of snow amid frigid wind chills.

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Winter Storm Latest: Thousands Left Without Power

On Monday, parts of Pennsylvania and New York State were expected to see the brunt of a winter storm that killed at least two in the South over the weekend.

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Winter Snow Storm Updates: States Brace for Dangerous Conditions

The storm, which brought snow to the South, was expected to chug along the Appalachians and into the Northeast on Sunday. In the Carolinas, power failures were likely from damaging ice.

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New York Gets Its First Major Snow of the Season

The city was expected to receive up to five inches of snow, part of the second winter storm to hit the East Coast this week.

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Organic Milk Farmers in Northeast Under Pressure as Processors Look West

Organic milk has been a lifeline for small farms in Maine and other New England states. Now those farms are facing trouble as milk processors look to huge dairies in Western states.

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‘It’s Chaos’ as Schools Confront Omicron

After an unrelenting spike in cases, a small but growing list of districts — including Newark, Atlanta, Milwaukee and Cleveland — moved temporarily to remote learning.

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Covid-19 and Schools: Are They Ready for the Next Big Surge?

Districts say they don’t want to close classrooms again. But the latest wave in Covid-19 cases could challenge the rickety infrastructure that has kept schools running this year.

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Are Schools Ready for the Next Big Surge?

Districts say they don’t want to close classrooms again. But the latest wave in Covid-19 cases could challenge the rickety infrastructure that has kept schools running this year.

#chicago-teachers-union, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #coronavirus-reopenings, #education-k-12, #northeastern-states-us

Doctors and Nurses Are ‘Living in a Constant Crisis’ as Covid Fills Hospitals and Omicron Looms

Hospitalizations across the country have increased 20 percent in two weeks, taxing already exhausted health care workers as the United States confronts a new variant.

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As Thanksgiving Approaches, U.S. Virus Cases Tick Upward Once More

Cases are rising again in parts of the country, but more people are traveling, and health officials have largely stopped telling people to skip celebrations.

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Will You Be Able to See the Northern Lights This Weekend?

The dazzling phenomenon could be visible on Saturday night or early Sunday morning, experts said, depending on the weather and local light pollution.

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How Old Is This Old House?

Property records don’t go back far enough to date some houses. But experts can pinpoint a house’s age by studying tree-ring patterns in the house’s timber.

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Flood Damage From Ida? Your Homeowner’s Policy Probably Won’t Cover That.

Most flood coverage is offered through a federal program, though some insurers offer extra insurance for sump pump failure.

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43 Die as Deadliest Storm Since Sandy Devastates the Northeast

A huge volume of rain overwhelmed the region’s infrastructure, showing the lethal impact of climate change.

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For States Dealing With the Spotted Lanternfly, the Policy Is No Mercy

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species from Asia, is a voracious plant-eater and public nuisance that could cost state economies hundreds of millions of dollars.

#delaware, #invasive-species, #new-jersey, #northeastern-states-us, #pennsylvania, #spotted-lanternflies, #trees-and-shrubs

The 4 Great Migrations

America as we have come to know it is most likely a thing of the past.

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Winter Storms Pummel U.S. With Snow, Ice and Extreme Cold

The harsh weather was a prelude to another winter storm that is expected to bring more snow, sleet and freezing rain to over 100 million Americans over the next several days.

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A Winter Storm Is Set to Wallop the Northeast: What We Know

A nor’easter is expected to stall off the coast of New Jersey and may drop more than two inches of snow an hour in some parts of the region, the National Weather Service said.

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Snowstorm Expected to Bring Heavy Snow and Snarl Travel

Winter storm warnings were issued from North Carolina to New York. Hazardous travel conditions and heavy snow were expected, forecasters said.

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Storm May Bring Over 6 Inches of Snow From Virginia to New England

Some areas north and west of the Interstate 95 corridor in New Jersey and Pennsylvania may get more than a foot of snow on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.

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Marty, Longtime Mascot of Mount Washington Observatory, Dies

“He might love you one week and the next week, he wouldn’t come near you,” said an observatory official. “Typical cat.”

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Football’s Boo Birds Are All Cooped Up

N.F.L. fans in the Northeast, lusty booers in normal times, have had to watch their teams’ dim performances from afar, without recourse. “I have no way to release my venom,” one Jets fan said.

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The Dreaded Lanternbug, Scourge of Agriculture, Spreads in New Jersey

The insect poses a serious threat to American crops, particularly vineyards, and inspires creative backyard methods of eliminating them.

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Isaias Live Updates: Fires, Flooding and Tornadoes as Storm Charges Over Land

Isaias, now a tropical storm, made landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, and is causing widespread power outages as it cuts a path north.

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Critics Fear Amtrak Is Using Pandemic to Cut Service That Won’t Return

Members of Congress are angry that the rail agency is asking for more money while planning to lay off staff and reduce services. Smaller communities that rely on rail service could be badly hurt.

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Northeast Forecast Has Cold and Snow On the Way

An Arctic blast will sweep parts of the Northeast, bringing record-cold temperatures and even some snow to states that are coming out of a mild winter.

#national-weather-service, #new-york-city, #northeastern-states-us, #weather

Trump Says States Can Start Reopening While Acknowledging the Decision Is Theirs

The guidelines released by the president effectively mean that any restoration of American society will take place on a patchwork basis.

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