Widespread warming brings strong winds, mixed precipitation statewide

 

Casper, Wyo. Forecasters warn that a shift to above-normal temperatures will arrive this week, accompanied by strong to damaging winds and rain or snow across the Northern Plains, Intermountain West and parts of the Midwest and Southeast. National Weather Service offices and local stations report gusts widely ranging from 25–75+...

Southeast braces for rainy, chilly weekend across region

 

United States — Meteorologists across the Southeast reported persistent rain and cooler temperatures Friday and into the weekend as a slow-moving cold front and associated low pressure systems moved through the region. Forecasters predicted scattered to periods of light-to-moderate rain, localized ponding, and minor coastal flooding during high tide, with...

Arctic Front, Clippers Bring Cold And Snow Nationwide

 

United States. Multiple regions nationwide experienced sharp temperature swings this week as an Arctic front delivered the coldest air of the season while successive clipper systems brought light snow across the Midwest and Great Lakes. Forecasters warned of wind chills near zero Thursday in Northeast Ohio and single-digit lows across...

Missoula officials advance infrastructure and housing projects

 

Missoula officials and local organizations announced a series of local actions this week addressing infrastructure, public safety and social services. City Council approved a contract to convert the public library’s rock roof into a green roof after securing a $1 million grant; commissioners asked for more information and paused permitting...

Trump Announces Rollback Of Federal Fuel Economy Rules

 

Washington — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday a proposal to roll back Biden-era federal fuel economy standards, reducing required fleetwide average fuel efficiency to about 34.5 miles per gallon by model year 2031. The White House and NHTSA said the change would lower vehicle purchase costs, preserve U.S. auto jobs,...

Multiple U.S. Fires Displace Residents, Officials Investigate Causes

 

United States. Emergency crews responded to a series of fires across states this week and in recent weeks, resulting in evacuations, property loss, and at least one fatality. Fire departments in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Texas, Arizona, Connecticut, North Carolina and Ohio reported vehicle, residential, apartment, commercial and vacant-building blazes that...

Arctic Front Brings Snow Squalls And Deep Cold

 

United States meteorologists warned of an advancing arctic front this week, producing widespread temperature plunges, light snow, and snow squalls that could disrupt travel. Local TV forecasts from multiple markets reported highs falling from the 30s into the teens and single digits overnight, periods of flurries or dustings to around...

Southeast braces for multi-day rain, cooler temperatures ahead

 

Southeast U.S. — Multiple southern-tracking storm systems are bringing steady rain and cooler temperatures across the region. Meteorologists reported that low pressure moving along the Gulf coast will produce widespread rain late Monday into Tuesday, with heavier downpours overnight and potential localized sleet in northwest Alabama. Forecasted rainfall totals generally...

Widespread Winter Storms Deliver Snow Across US Regions

 

United States meteorologists reported multiple winter systems impacting regions from the Northeast to the Intermountain West week. Coastal and inland storms brought rain, wind and accumulating snow, including lake-effect bands and mountain totals. Forecasters issued Winter Weather Advisories and cautioned about hazardous travel during morning commutes Monday and Tuesday. Observed...

Municipalities impose snow emergencies, parking bans ahead of storm

 

United States. Municipal governments across several states declared overnight snow emergencies and activated winter parking bans this week to enable curb-to-curb plowing and maintain emergency access. Officials in Chicago, Manitowoc, Bismarck and multiple Minnesota cities established restricted parking hours, towing policies and fines, and set enforcement windows beginning Nov. 29...