Canadian freighter gets stuck in ice as more than 86% of Lake Erie freezes
A Canadian freighter carrying 17 people got stuck in thick ice on Lake Erie near Buffalo on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Atmospheric river forecast to bring heavy snow and rain to Northern Alaska
An atmospheric river is forecast to impact northern Alaska on Thursday, January 23, 2025, bringing in strong winds along with heavy snow through the weekend.
Florida breaks all-time snowfall record as historic winter storm sweeps through the Southeast
A historic winter storm swept through the southeastern United States this week, bringing heavy snowfall across nine states and claiming 10 lives. In Florida, Pensacola experienced unprecedented snowfall, with reports of 13 – 30 cm (5 – 12 inches) on January 21 surpassing the state’s all-time snowfall record of 10 cm (4 inches) set in Milton in 1954.
Much-needed rains forecast for Southern California this weekend
Much-needed rains are forecast for Southern California this weekend as a low-pressure system impacts the state heavily affected by devastating wildfires.
Rapidly spreading Hughes Fire puts 54 000 under evacuation orders or warnings as investigators probe possible human cause, California
The Hughes Fire erupted on January 22, 2025, near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County, tearing through more than 4 047 ha (10 000 acres) in just hours and triggering evacuation orders or warnings for over 54 000 residents. With no lightning strikes reported, investigators are expected to focus on potential human-related causes. Adding to concerns, unconfirmed reports suggest two individuals were spotted near the fire’s point of origin, though authorities have not yet addressed whether arson is suspected.
Heavy snow and high winds shut down Pensacola Bay Bridge and I-10 in Escambia County, Florida
A major winter storm brought heavy snowfall and strong winds to Escambia County, Florida, on January 21, 2025, leading to the closure of the Pensacola Bay Bridge and sections of Interstate 10 (I-10). Law enforcement officers were deployed to block access to bridges and assist vehicles struggling with hazardous road conditions.
Historic winter storm claims 10 lives across U.S. Gulf Coast, shatters snowfall records
A rare and historic winter storm swept through the southeastern U.S. over the past two days, leaving at least 10 people dead and shattering snow records across the region.
Historic blizzard kills 7, leaves over 80 000 without power in Texas and Louisiana, U.S.
A historic blizzard swept through southeastern Texas and Louisiana on January 21, 2025, leaving at least 7 people dead and more than 80 000 without power.
Blazes break out in San Diego as Santa Ana winds return to California
Multiple wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds erupted across northern San Diego County on January 20 and 21, 2025, forcing evacuations, damaging structures, and burning more than 74 ha (182 acres).
Increased seismicity detected at Kamaʻehuakanaloa volcano, Hawaii
A period of increased seismic activity was detected at the Kama’ehuakanaloa Seamount on January 21, 2025. While the exact cause remains undetermined, the seismic activity may be linked to magma movement beneath the volcano.
