• Increased seismic activity and ground inflation at Mount Spurr, Alaska

    Mount Spurr in Alaska remains in a state of volcanic unrest, with AVO detecting numerous shallow earthquakes on February 13, 2025, likely caused by magma movement beneath the volcano. While an eruption is not expected in the near term, ongoing activity suggests one could occur in the future, most likely at Crater Peak, which erupted explosively in 1953 and 1992.

  • 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.

  • Category 5 Cyclone Zelia to make landfall over Pilbara coast, bringing very destructive winds and flooding, Western Australia

    Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia rapidly intensified after forming off the coast of Western Australia on February 11, 2025, reaching Category 5 strength at 03:00 UTC on February 13. The system remains slow-moving over warm ocean waters north-northwest of Port Hedland and is expected to maintain Category 5 intensity until landfall on February 14.

  • 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.