Category Snowdrift Alert

Hurricane-force gusts and up to 50 cm of snow to strike Atlantic Canada

The Maritimes and Newfoundland had to contend with blizzard conditions, loads of snow and strong winds, with some areas in PEI projected to receive up to 40 cm of snow.   The Weather Network said “snow totals are expected to…

Record Breaking Snow Strikes Italian Village

“It was a spectacle that took our breath away. In some parts of the village the snow was like a long white wall,” village mayor Antonio Monaco told the Italian news agency ANSA, as translated to English by the Telegraph.…

Emergency Declared As Huge Storm Dumps Snow From Texas to New England, USA

A large winter storm has dumped deep snow across parts of the United States, prompting thousands of flight cancellations and the federal government to close its offices.   In New York City, a Delta flight skidded off the runway at…

Mega Avalanche Kills At Least 100 With Dozens Still Missing in Afghanistan

“Worst avalanche the country has seen in 30 years” More than 100 people have been killed in avalanches triggered by two days of heavy snowfall in Afghanistan.   Rescuers have been battling treacherous conditions in their attempts to reach those…

SEVERE ARCTIC BLAST TO CONTINUE IN PARTS OF EASTERN USA

***EXTREME ALERT*** SEVERE ARCTIC BLAST TO CONTINUE IN PARTS OF EASTERN USA   THOUSANDS ARE WITHOUT POWER   DEATH RATE WILL START TO RISE ***BE ALERT & SAFE***

Winter Storm Warning In Effect in western Maryland and the Baltimore metro area, USA

A winter storm warning was in effect in western Maryland and the Baltimore metro area. A winter weather advisory is in effect for southern Maryland and the upper Eastern Shore.    Snow started falling late Saturday morning and will continue…

Severe snowstorm causes travel chaos in Istanbul, Turkey

A heavy fall of snow on Wednesday caused travel chaos in Istanbul, forcing the temporary closure of Turkey’s main airport and causing hundreds of traffic accidents. Planes stand on a parking area at Ataturk Airport during a snowy day in…

State Of Emergency Declared by Tennessee and Kentucky (USA)

Tennessee declared a state of emergency Monday night as more than 55,000 residents were without power across the state, according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.   A number of counties are also requesting state assistance with their responses. Roane…

Severe winter storm blasts with two feet of snow in New England, USA

A powerful winter storm is blasting New England with heavy snow and strong winds, all before the temperature takes a nose dive on Sunday night into Tuesday.   Coastal New England from Massachusetts to Maine has been the hardest hit…