Now we’re on a roll. New York City made weather history for the second time in 24 hours Tuesday, although unlike a day ago, the five boroughs actually had to die something for this one (as opposed to absolutely nothing). January 2023 will go down as the first month NYC has seen above-average temperatures recorded … Read more
The only co-ed overnight drop-in center in Hamilton, Ont., is expected to be busier than it has been in recent months amid a cold weather alert issued by the city’s medical officer, effective Tuesday. Staff at the Hub on Vine Street say more than 100 people have dropped in each night over the past three … Read more
CNN — A winter storm bringing the triple threat of ice, sleet and snow Tuesday to parts of the South and central US has prompted officials to close roads and schools as they urge people to avoid traveling in dangerous conditions. More than 40 million people from southeastern New Mexico to West Virginia are under … Read more
Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios DC is in a snow drought, but there’s a slim chance we might see some flakes soon. What’s happening: The Washington area is close to breaking the record for going the longest without snow, per National Weather Service data going back to 1874. By the numbers: There have been only two seasons … Read more
First Alert Weather: Freezing Drizzle, Light Snow or Sleet This evening and night Areas of ice on roadways, use extra caution on any untreated surface Light Wintry Mix Ends Early Monday Tonight: Freezing drizzle will create slick spots on untreated surfaces. It’s not a lot of moisture, but it doesn’t take much ice to cause … Read more
With large swathes of southern Ontario under winter weather advisories, snowfall warnings have been issued for some areas. Environment Canada sent snow warnings for Dufferin—Innisfil, Grey—Bruce and Halton—Peel early on Sunday morning. It warned snow would be “at times heavy” and continue throughout Sunday. The weather agency predicted an additional snowfall during the day of … Read more
Most bariatric surgery today is done via laparoscopy, said Ted Adams, the study’s lead author. (Portra, Getty Images) Estimated reading time: 7-8 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Weight loss surgery reduces the risk of premature death, especially from such obesity-related conditions as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to a new 40-year study of nearly … Read more
New York’s Bryant Park on a snowy day in December 2020 TIMOTHY A. CLARY Text size Video by Diane Desobeau The idea of New York in wintertime conjures up images of Manhattan’s Times Square and Central Park shrouded in snow. Not this year. The city is forecast Sunday to surpass a 50-year record for the … Read more
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Authorities said Saturday that three people had died and at least one was missing after record levels of rainfall pounded New Zealand’s largest city, causing widespread disruption. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins flew to Auckland on a military plane after a state of emergency was declared in the region. “Our priority … Read more
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Police said Saturday that two people had died and two more were missing as record levels of rainfall pounded New Zealand’s largest city, causing widespread disruption. Authorities declared a state of emergency for the Auckland region and the nation’s new Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, flew to the city on a … Read more