U.S. records fourth avalanche death this winter as snowboarder killed in Colorado backcountry
OPHIEL, Colo. (AP) – A 67-year-old man snowboarding alone in remote Colorado has died in an avalanche, authorities said Tuesday, making him the fourth avalanche fatality in the United States this winter. The victim, Peter Harrelson, was a doctor and longtime resident of Ophir, a small town in southwestern Colorado, the San Miguel County Sheriff's […]
11 winter car essentials you can find on Amazon that may save your life
Before heading out into severe winter weather, check your emergency list twice. (St. Petersburg) Winter travel can come with unexpected risks, especially when dealing with snow and cold. When sleet or snow falls, icy roads can make it difficult to control your vehicle and reduce visibility.That's why 17% of car accidents occur during severe winter […]
Thousands Left Without Power as Winter Storm Blows Through Britain
LONDON (AP) – The latest wave of winter storms battered Britain and Ireland with heavy rain and wind gusts of around 100 miles per hour, leaving tens of thousands without power and hundreds of trains suspended Monday. . The Met Office had issued an unprecedented nationwide wind warning ahead of Storm Isha, which peaked overnight. […]
Gas prices climb higher as arctic winter weather impacts production: AAA
With the colder weather this week, your pump bill may have gone up. (iStock) Gas prices rose slightly this week as arctic winter weather affected gas production across the country, according to AAA. AAA said the national average cost of a gallon of gasoline rose 2 cents from last week to $3.09, reflecting a slowdown […]
Food under the radar: Here are 7 weird winter vegetables and why they’re so good for you
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Senate, House race to avert government shutdown ahead of winter storm
Congress is rushing to greenlight short-term spending bills and avert a government shutdown ahead of a winter storm that will hit Washington and parts of the Northeast and Midwest. Government funding is set to expire at midnight late Friday, but bad weather is prompting lawmakers to finish the work sooner. The Senate and House of […]
Hawaii hikers rescued, cited after running out of food and water on Mauna Loa volcano amid winter weather
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Southwest cancels more than 700 flights over winter weather
Southwest Airlines had canceled more than 700 flights as of Monday afternoon, citing unusually severe winter weather. Dallas-based Southwest Airlines topped the list of airlines most affected by the snow and cold that hit Texas and Louisiana, with more than 100,000 households affected by the storm from Michigan as far west as Oregon. There was […]
65% Unlikely to Buy Electric Cars as They Strand Drivers in Winter Freeze
An overwhelming majority of Americans said Tuesday they are unlikely to consider buying an electric vehicle (EV). The poll was conducted amid a winter freeze across the United States, with electric vehicles leaving drivers stranded in their homes or on the side of the road. rasmussen report released The poll found that 65% of American […]
Winter blast cripples much of US, closing schools, snarling travel into Tuesday
Arctic blast puts more than 110 million Americans under cold weather warnings on Monday; frozen the Iowa caucuses Dozens of major school districts are expected to close Tuesday and flight service will be slowed. Millions of students will have an extra-long Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, with schools in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Denver […]