Weather In The USA 2023-up

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A rare winter storm is bringing snow and freezing rain to parts of the US deep south, closing highways and airports in Texas and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana.

Four people are thought to have died from cold exposure so far - two cases are being investigated as cold-related by Austin authorities in Texas, while two deaths from hypothermia were reported in Georgia and Milwaukee.

Up in the country's north, parts of New York state are being hit by another storm, blanketed by up to 18 inches of snow.

More than 2,200 flights within the US were cancelled on Tuesday, and 3,000 more were delayed, according to online tracker Flight Aware.





The Gulf Coast, where even flurries are a rare sight, will see historic snowfall, the National Weather Service (NWS) said on Tuesday, with an inch of snow or more expected to fall per hour from eastern Texas through the western Florida Panhandle.

The NWS has forecast "heavy" lake effect snow, advising residents to avoid travel if possible.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday she had declared a state of emergency in a dozen counties in western New York as communities face the snow and extreme cold.

The mayor of Buffalo, Christopher Scanlon, declared an additional emergency on his own, shuttering City Hall and closing Route 5, the Buffalo Skyway because of blowing snow and other dangerous driving conditions.

Parts of Canada have also been hit by especially frigid winter weather, with extreme cold warnings throughout the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. With the wind chill, temperatures will be as low as -50C (-58F) in some areas.

In the US south, the highest snowfall total recorded by Tuesday afternoon local time was 10.5 inches in Rayne,



https://www.sott.net/article/497390-Rare-snowstorm-hits-US-south-with-4-deaths-reported-10-5-inches-of-snow-recorded-in-Louisiana

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Big snow totals and records

Here's a list of the biggest snow totals by state, as well as a nonexhaustive list of snowfall records that were set.

Top state snowfall totals

Texas: Bridge City, 7.9 inches
Louisiana: Grand Coteau, 13.4 inches
Mississippi: Long Beach and Ocean Springs, 9 inches
Alabama: Babbie, 11 inches
Florida: Jay and Milton, 10 inches
Georgia: Cordele, 9 inches
South Carolina: Conway, 6.8 inches
North Carolina: Kill Devil Hills, 9 inches
Virginia: Norview, 4.1 inches

Snowfall records set

Louisiana: New Orleans (airport), 8 inches; Lafayette, 9 inches
Alabama: Mobile, 7.5 inches
Florida: Milton, 10 inches (likely new state record); Pensacola, 7.6 inches
Georgia: Camilla, 8 inches

As more data comes in and is verified in the days ahead, more snowfall records may be confirmed.

In Acadiana, Louisiana, the combination of a fresh snow pack, light winds and clear skies were conducive to exceptionally cold temperatures. The temperature dropped to 2 degrees on Wednesday morning, the lowest temperature on record since records began there in 1893. The location is just 30 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.
https://www.sott.net/article/497410-Which-US-Southern-cities-had-the-most-snow-Here-are-the-biggest-snow-totals-by-state-some-historic

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As with the majority of the United States, 2025 has started cold across Florida, with temperatures consistently holding well-below seasonal norms.

Morning lows have been dipping into the 30s and 40s in Central parts, while afternoons are struggling to warm past the 50s and 60s — a stark departure from the usual January highs of around 72F (22C).

With an average daily high of just 55F (12.87C), Orlando is experiencing its seventh coldest January on record.

The cold is being felt across the region, with cities such as Leesburg, Sanford, Melbourne, and Daytona Beach all reporting some of their coldest Januarys on record. Leesburg and Daytona Beach are enduring their fourth coldest, while Sanford is experiencing its seventh, and Melbourne its eighth.
https://electroverse.substack.com/p/cold-january-for-florida-big-freeze

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When you think of the Oregon coast in winter, you probably think gray drizzle and king tides.

But the Oregon Coast Range - all the way from Astoria to as far as the Florence area - is under a winter storm warning until Wednesday at 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for much of northwest Oregon and parts of southwest Washington beginning Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.National Weather Service

The weather service adds to be ready for, "Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches."
https://www.sott.net/article/497707-Rare-snowfall-on-the-Oregon-coast

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A brutal Arctic outbreak is setting records across the United States, including at Peter Sinks, Utah, which read -50.9F (-46.1C) Wednesday morning. This, despite me only causally mentioning it yesterday, made for Utah's coldest-ever temperature.

Wednesday’s low breaks Utah’s previous all-time cold record of -50F (-45.6C), set back in 1913 at Strawberry Tunnel. If confirmed, it will stand as the coldest official temperature ever recorded in the state.

A low of -69.3F (-56.3C) was logged back on Feb 1, 1985, but NOAA later retracted this reading due to insufficient verification: "no information concerning the observation or the station could be identified, and the value is heavily affected by the local terrain."

Peter Sinks, a natural limestone sinkhole in the Wasatch Mountains at 8,164 feet, is notorious for extreme cold due to its unique geography. Acting as a massive bowl, it traps dense, freezing air overnight, creating dramatic temperature inversions.

The Arctic blast is breaking records elsewhere across the U.S., with hundreds of daily lows falling. Bismarck, North Dakota is one. It posted a new Feb 13 low of -31F (-35C), surpassing the previous record of -28F (-33C) set in 2021.

With extreme cold warnings in effect, bitter temperatures and heavy snow are expected to persist for the foreseeable. Conditions actually look set to intensify next week as anomalies pf -30C descend deep into the CONUS:
https://electroverse.substack.com/p/utah-sets-coldest-ever-temperature

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Blast of Arctic air is engulfing the U.S. this week, bringing "life-threatening temperatures and record-breaking wind chills" to tens of millions, reports the FOX Forecast Center. Texas could experience cold rivaling the deadly freeze of 2021.

The extreme cold will persist through the end of February, with a wide swath of the country enduring 30 to 50F below average.

The harshest extremes will grip the north-central U.S., where wind chills of -60F are forecast.

The likes of North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota are forecast deadly conditions, with frostbite becoming a near-instantaneous threat to exposed skin. The National Weather Service has issued 'Extreme Cold Warnings' across these regions, urging residents to take immediate precautions.
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Hundreds of cities brace for record lows.
https://electroverse.substack.com/p/life-threatening-cold-enters-the

[Mark]

A brutal Arctic outbreak is setting records across the United States, including at Peter Sinks, Utah, which read -50.9F (-46.1C) Wednesday morning. This, despite me only causally mentioning it yesterday, made for Utah's coldest-ever temperature.

Wednesday’s low breaks Utah’s previous all-time cold record of -50F (-45.6C), set back in 1913 at Strawberry Tunnel. If confirmed, it will stand as the coldest official temperature ever recorded in the state.

A low of -69.3F (-56.3C) was logged back on Feb 1, 1985, but NOAA later retracted this reading due to insufficient verification: "no information concerning the observation or the station could be identified, and the value is heavily affected by the local terrain."

Peter Sinks, a natural limestone sinkhole in the Wasatch Mountains at 8,164 feet, is notorious for extreme cold due to its unique geography. Acting as a massive bowl, it traps dense, freezing air overnight, creating dramatic temperature inversions.

The Arctic blast is breaking records elsewhere across the U.S., with hundreds of daily lows falling. Bismarck, North Dakota is one. It posted a new Feb 13 low of -31F (-35C), surpassing the previous record of -28F (-33C) set in 2021.

With extreme cold warnings in effect, bitter temperatures and heavy snow are expected to persist for the foreseeable. Conditions actually look set to intensify next week as anomalies pf -30C descend deep into the CONUS:
https://electroverse.substack.com/p/utah-sets-coldest-ever-temperature

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California has had some huge snowfalls, as forecast, over the last 24 hours.

China Peak has recorded the largest accumulation, with 42" (105cm) falling within 24 hours between Thursday and Friday.

Bear Valley, pictured above yesterday, reported the second most snowfall in the last 24 hours - 32" (80cm).
"We received 32" - almost 3 FEET of fresh snow overnight! All upper mountain lifts are spinning! Grizz chair will be on delay this morning as our team conducts avalanche mitigation. Get ready for the best riding of the season!!!" the resort posted on social media.
https://sott.net/en498404

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The number of severe hailstorms in the United States rose significantly over the last three years, and the damage from increasingly massive hailstones is pushing up insurance rates in the hardest hit states, according to a new study.
Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows that severe hail events increased by 21% from 2022 to 2024, the study by Insurify, an insurance shopping company, found.
"Hailstones are formed when raindrops are carried upward by thunderstorm updrafts into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere and freeze," NOAA says on its website. "Hailstones then grow by colliding with liquid water drops that freeze onto the hailstone's surface."
When hail comes crashing down, however, it can cause significant damage to cars and property, not to mention human health.
"The U.S. has incurred more than $50 billion annually in severe convective storm losses over the past two years," Mark Friedlander, director of corporate communications at the Insurance Information Institute, said in a statement. "These storms typically generate significant levels of hail damage to homes and vehicles."
The hardest hit states
The top 10 states with the highest increases in major hailstorms are:
Missouri
The state saw a 182% increase in major hail events between 2022 and 2024 and a 730% increase in storms with hailstones of 2 inches or bigger .

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Winter isn’t done yet. A parade of storms is blasting the U.S. with cold and snow from coast to coast.


Sierra Snow Blitz
California’s Sierra Nevada is the main event, with Kirkwood eyeing over 4 feet of fresh powder.

Mammoth could see 2–3 feet, with Palisades and Sugar Bowl stacking up over 30 inches.


Pacific Northwest Pounded
Mt. Bachelor just smashed through 400 inches for the season, with 5 feet falling in a week.

More daily snow expected through the weekend, and the avalanche danger is high and off-piste terrain risky.

Mt. Baker briefly shut down due to extreme avalanche conditions.


Rockies Reload
Colorado’s Winter Park and Steamboat both grabbed around 14 inches, with more incoming.

Utah’s Snowbird sits on the region’s deepest base and isn’t slowing down, with a fresh 2 feet settling early week.


Midwest Blizzard
Winter Storm Ezra hammered the Midwest last weekend, dumping 14 inches in Iowa and 10 inches in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Blizzard conditions hit with 60 mph gusts.


Northeast & Canada Hold On
Snow showers and freezing temps have returned to the East Coast and Eastern Canada.

Killington and Sunday River remain open. Tremblant leads the Canadian pack with one of the deepest snowpacks in the East.
https://electroverse.substack.com/p/heavy-spring-snow-sweeping-the-us

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A powerful tornado touched down in northeastern Arkansas on Wednesday, prompting the issuance of an urgent tornado emergency as the supercell passed through communities such as Lake City and Blytheville.

The FOX Forecast Center described the storm as a "wedge tornado," a type of twister that is particularly dangerous and wide, which sent storm chasers scrambling to put enough distance between themselves and the violent cyclone.

The tornado, with multiple vortices swirling around its base, was first spotted just east of Jonesboro and quickly moved toward the Arkansas-Missouri state line.

Accompanying the destructive tornado were bursts of light, likely caused by transformers exploding due to the intense winds, which were estimated to have reached nearly 200 mph.
https://www.sott.net/article/498804-Violent-tornado-causes-catastrophic-damage-near-Lake-City-Arkansas-40K-without-power

https://twitter.com/i/status/1907593068619932074

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Significant Snow Totals Across Minnesota

The multi-day storm, arriving on Tuesday, brought a rain-snow mix to the Twin Cities, but northern regions were hit hardest. A winter storm warning was issued, and snowfall totals were substantial. Hovland, Minnesota, led the pack with a whopping 15.2 inches of snow. Other areas in northern Minnesota also saw impressive totals, including Finland (14.4 inches), Detroit Lakes (13.6 inches), and Lutsen (13.1 inches). Central Minnesota wasn't spared either, with several locations receiving over a foot of snow. Fergus Falls reported 15.1 inches, Garfield 12.5 inches, and Alexandria 12 inches.
https://www.sott.net/article/498815-Minnesotas-April-Blizzard-15-inches-of-snow-stuns-north

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Life-threatening flooding and dangerous severe weather pummeled large swaths of the nation's heartland again Friday night for the third night in a row, and Saturday is shaping up to be just as bad, if not worse, for some areas with worries of heavy rainfall not seen in generations.

In a sign of what could be yet to come for many this weekend, torrential rains stalled over southeastern Missouri and the Texarkana region of northeastern Texas and southwestern Arkansas on Friday night, triggering multiple Flash Flood Emergency warnings - the National Weather Service's most dire flooding alert.

In Missouri, tens of thousands in Cape Girardeau and Van Buren were under flooding emergency Friday night. Cape Girardeau reported over 3 inches of rain in just over 90 minutes late Friday evening in one burst, with emergency managers reporting at least 10 roads covered in water and ongoing water rescues.

Farther south, forecasters issued similar dire warnings for Texarkana, where 2-4 inches of rain fell, and water rescues were ongoing.
https://www.sott.net/article/498837-Catastrophic-rainfall-triggers-Flash-Flood-Emergencies-as-severe-weather-outbreak-drags-into-4th-day-in-US-3-inches-of-rain-in-just-30-minutes

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At least two people, including a child, have died in the US state of Oklahoma after their vehicle was stranded in floodwaters, police said, as severe weather and flooding hit parts of the United States’ South and Midwest during the Easter holiday weekend.

Flood warnings, which suggest that a flood is occurring or is imminent, were in place across Oklahoma.
The National Weather Service said on Sunday that severe thunderstorms were expected from east Texas into far southeast Iowa and Illinois, while the potential for strong tornadoes and damaging winds would exist from central Arkansas into central Missouri.

“This was a historical weather event that impacted roads and caused dozens of high-water incidents,” police in Moore, Oklahoma, about 18km (11 miles) south of Oklahoma City, said in a statement on Sunday.

“One of [the vehicles] left the roadway and was swept under the bridge. At the time of the incident, all but two occupants were rescued. It is with great sadness that we report that two individuals, an adult female and a 12-year-old male, were later located deceased,” the police said.

https://www.sott.net/article/499159-At-least-two-dead-as-severe-weather-sweeps-US-South-and-Midwest

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Severe weather swept across the central United States on Thursday, April 24, 2025, spawning over 16 tornadoes in six states, with 10 reported in Texas alone. Large hail of over 11 cm (4.5 inches) was also reported in multiple areas as storms passed over the Central and Southern Plains.

https://watchers.news/2025/04/25/tornado-outbreak-texas-central-us-severe-weather/

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For the first time in 25 years, California has achieved a "snowpack trifecta," or three consecutive years of average or above-average snowfall. Before the last trifecta in the 2000, the previous one was back in 1980.

Although winter began unusually dry this year, late-season storms dramatically boosted the Sierra Nevada pack, promising a robust water supply for the third consecutive year. This turnaround comes directly after California’s driest period on record, from 2020 to 2022.

Demetri Polyzos, of the Metropolitan Water District: “The conservation ethic here in California is alive and well. Those habits people picked up during recent droughts continue today and remain critical to ensuring our water reliability.”

Mother Nature seeks balance, always.
https://electroverse.substack.com/p/impressive-ca-snowpack-spring-snow

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March-like cold is gripping much of the North American continent, with an intensification on the cards for many.


Canada
Toronto is seeing daytime hover around 10C (50F), well below the norm of 20C (68F).

The coldest May 22 on record is 9.4C (48.9F), set in 1967. Thursday is unlikely to break that record—but it has a shot.

What does make this event stand out though is it's persistence.

Environment Canada warns the stretch could well delay planting. Garden centers have already reported a sharp drop in activity. “It’s going to remain unsettled,” meteorologist Geoff Coulson said. “Dress for cold, wet conditions.”


U.S.
South of the border, the same upper-level trough is poised to bring March-like conditions to the Mid-South and Lower Midwest.

The NWS is calling for below-average temperatures through the remainder of the month across Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and surrounding regions. Little Rock, Nashville, and Oklahoma City are expected to remain stuck in the upper 50s to low 60s (14–17C).

Albany, NY, could make history Thursday with its forecast high of 49F (9.4C). That would make for the lowest-max ever recorded there on May 22. A sub-50 day during May–Sept has only happened twice since 1961, with the average high this time of year being 73F (22.8C).

The chill will remain in place for at least the remainder of the month, particularly for central and eastern states:
https://electroverse.substack.com/p/late-cold-hits-north-america-arizona

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Economic Times
Mon, 26 May 2025 10:40 UTC
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Hawaiʻi's Kīlauea volcano erupted again on Sunday, May 25, sending lava fountains soaring over 1,000 feet into the sky. This marks the 23rd episode of the ongoing eruption that began in December 2024.

The eruption was confined within Halemaʻumaʻu crater at Kīlauea's summit, with lava flows covering portions of the crater floor.

Kīlauea's current eruptive phase has been characterized by episodic activity, with eruptions lasting from several hours to a few days, interspersed with periods of relative calm. The previous episode began on May 16 and lasted approximately 10 hours.



The eruption commenced at 4:15 pm HST, with the north vent initiating sustained lava fountains that escalated to impressive heights by 4:50 pm. The south vent followed suit at 5:15 pm, producing smaller fountains. By 5:20 pm, the north vent's fountains exceeded 1,000 feet (approximately 300 meters), while the south vent's reached about 230 feet (70 meters).

This eruption is part of a series of episodic activities at Kīlauea's summit, specifically within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Since the onset on December 23, 2024, the volcano has exhibited a pattern of eruptions lasting from several hours to a few days, interspersed with periods of relative calm.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reported that the north vent ceased erupting at 9:48 pm, followed by the south vent at 10:25 pm. Despite the cessation of active fountaining, the vents and cooling lava flows continue to emit a glow, captivating observers.

While the visual spectacle draws attention, officials remind the public to stay informed through official channels and adhere to safety guidelines when visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has a long history of eruptions. Its activity is closely monitored by the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to ensure public safety and provide timely updates.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/omQ9ClJorqY?feature=share
https://www.sott.net/article/499778-Kilauea-volcano-eruption-sends-1000-foot-lava-fountains-skyward-in-fiery-spectacle-23rd-episode-since-December

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Eric Ryan Eric Ryan
ksfa860.com
Tue, 27 May 2025 12:24 UTC
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This week, a powerful storm hit the small town of Afton, Texas, and left something shocking behind.

As you can see in the video at the bottom of this article, a giant piece of hail as big as a grapefruit was found by one "lucky" individual. That thing is insanely big!

The hail that fell during the storm was measured to be between 5.5 and 6 inches wide. That's larger than a soda can and much heavier.


https://www.sott.net/article/499811-Massive-6-inch-hail-slams-west-Texas-during-storm

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Kathryn Bruch, Thomas Boni, Akievia McFarland
News Nation Now
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:51 UTC
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© Mason Terrill / News 5 Photographer
Mobile, Alabama, police recently responded to reports of pelican corpses falling from the sky in one neighborhood, which sat there for days, according to NewsNation affiliate WKRG.

WKRG spoke with residents, who believe that a lightning strike might've caused the pelicans to fall from the sky.

One woman said she heard two loud booms during a thunderstorm and saw birds on the ground after it passed.

"Ain't no way, we looked outside, 16 birds just in our yard," resident Destany Williams said. "Nowhere else, just in the yard. This ain't no coincidence... This is the end of the world for real."
https://www.sott.net/article/500168-Residents-see-dead-pelicans-fall-out-of-the-sky-during-a-thunderstorm-in-Mobile-Alabama-on-June-14