Virginia Beach sees heaviest snow since 1989
Virginia Beach experienced the heaviest snowfall since 1989 as the strongest storm of the season swept through Virginia on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, dropping rare and heavy snow across the region.
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Strongest winter storm of the season brings record snowfall across Virginia
The strongest winter storm of the season dropped record snowfall across Virginia, with some areas experiencing the heaviest snowfall in decades. Virginia Beach recorded a rare, record-breaking snowfall of over 25 cm (10 inches) from Wednesday to Thursday, February 19–20, 2025.
Atmospheric river forecast to make landfall over the Pacific Northwest on February 22
A new atmospheric river (AR) forming over the Pacific Ocean is forecast to make landfall over the Pacific Northwest early on Saturday, February 22, 2025, and continue affecting the region through Sunday, February 23.
NOAA satellites capture devastating flooding in lower Mississippi Valley
NOAA satellites have captured detailed images of swollen rivers after the recent storm that brought heavy rains and severe floods in the lower Mississippi Valley.
Avalanches claim 3 lives in Oregon and California
Three backcountry skiers were killed by avalanches on Monday, February 17 in Orgon and California.
Multiple crashes reported as polar vortex brings extreme cold to central U.S.
Multiple winter storms have kept much of the U.S. under extreme weather conditions through February 2025, bringing record-breaking cold, dangerous wind chills and causing multiple crashes across the central United States.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 1 in 38 chance of impact in 2032
The impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 in 2032 increased from 1.8% to 2.6% (1 in 38) with new trajectory simulations and refined calculations. While the increase remains within a low-risk range, continued monitoring and additional observations will be necessary to further refine impact predictions.
Bright green fireball streaks over Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada
A bright green fireball streaked across the skies of Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, marking the start of the fireball season.
Wing missing after Delta flight flips upon landing at Toronto airport, Canada
At least 18 people were injured when Delta Airlines Flight 4819 flipped upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon, February 17, 2025. The incident occurred amid strong winds and blowing snow, leaving at least three individuals, including a child, critically injured. The aircraft, a CRJ900, lost one of its wings in the accident but did not burst into flames.
Extreme cold warnings issued ahead of Arctic blast for much of central U.S.
Extreme cold warnings are in effect from Minnesota to Texas, including South Dakota and Kansas, as Arctic air pushes deep into the U.S., bringing record-breaking temperatures from Tuesday to Friday, February 18–21, 2025. Some areas could see up to 20 cm (8 inches) of snow.
