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  • Coast-to-coast winter storm to bring snow, ice, and severe thunderstorms

    A coast-to-coast winter storm is set to move across the United States starting Friday, February 14, 2025, bringing heavy snow, ice, and severe weather from the Rockies to the Northeast. The system is expected to intensify as it moves east, impacting millions with snow accumulations, icy conditions, and potential flash flooding.

  • Schools closed as heavy snow piles up after winter storm sweeps through Ontario, Canada

    A powerful winter storm swept through southern Ontario, Canada on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, bringing over 20 cm (7.9 inches) of snow to some areas and creating hazardous travel conditions across the region. Schools along with other institutions have been closed off for Thursday, February 13 due to the storm with stronger winds in the forecast and dangerous travel conditions being likely to continue. 

  • Ice storm warnings and winter weather advisories issued across Oregon

    An Ice Storm Warning has been issued for the Central and Southern Willamette Valley, the Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, and the Central Oregon Coast Range as winter storms bring hazardous conditions to the region. The warning will be in effect from 01:00 local time (LT) on February 13 to 04:00 LT on February 14, with significant ice and snow accumulation expected.

  • Ice Storm Warning issued for Ohio ahead of powerful winter storm

    Ice Storm Warnings have been issued for Lucas, Ottawa, and Wood counties in Ohio through Wednesday, February 12, 2025, as a powerful winter storm is expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the state, creating hazardous travel conditions across Ohio and Pennsylvania.