A National Weather Service meteorologist says warm ocean temperatures and less sea ice suggest this year’s winter could be close to normal.
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Ask a climatologist: Will we have a snowy winter?
The short answer: nobody knows.
Juneau beats Fairbanks to first snowfall for first time in 70+ years
Aside from Juneau, “The only place that really has had measurable snow this season has been Barrow with a tenth of an inch so far,” says National Weather Service meteorologist Edward Liske.
Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power In Pacific Northwest
More rain is expected for Washington state and Oregon on Sunday, after a storm downed trees and flooded roads across the region.
After Hurricane Matthew, Floodwaters Rise To Record Levels In North Carolina
As the rainwater dumped by Matthew flows downriver, towns are being overwhelmed by devastating floods. “You’re dealing with just massive amounts of water,” one reporter says.
Juneau family leaves Orlando on last flight out ahead of Hurricane Matthew
The Stanley family of Juneau left Orlando, Florida, on the last Alaska Airlines flight before the airport is closed on Thursday.
Hurricane Matthew Blamed For 7 Deaths In N.C.; Flood Perils Continue
With swollen rivers still expected to crest and bring more flooding on Monday and Tuesday, Gov. Pat McCrory says, “This storm is not over for North Carolina.”
U.S. Rushes Aid To Haiti, Where Hurricane Matthew Killed Hundreds
USAID is airlifting supplies that could help up to 100,000 people, including 40,000 blankets, 20,000 hygiene kits, and nearly 18,700 kitchen sets.
Hurricane Stays Offshore As It Moves Up Florida’s Coast, Nears Georgia, Carolinas
The National Hurricane Center says Matthew is a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. The strongest winds are so far staying offshore, but forecasters warn that could change.
Millions Of Coastal Residents Warned To Flee Inland As Hurricane Nears Florida
Dozens of people died as Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti, Cuba and now the Bahamas. The National Hurricane Center says the storm, a Category 4, will near the U.S. coast late Thursday or early Friday.