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Potomac river freezes as police warn D.C. residents about deadly ice danger

WASHINGTON — A prolonged stretch of frigid temperatures has gripped the Washington, D.C., region, leaving portions of the Potomac River covered in ice and prompting renewed safety warnings from local authorities who say the frozen surface is far more dangerous than it appears. Officials report that the recent cold snap has caused sections of the river near the Georgetown waterfront to freeze over, creating the illusion of a solid walking surface. Police say they have already recei

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03 Feb 2026 15:09 PM 175 views

Potomac river freezes as police warn D.C. residents about deadly ice danger

WASHINGTON — A prolonged stretch of frigid temperatures has gripped the Washington, D.C., region, leaving portions of the Potomac River covered in ice and prompting renewed safety warnings from local authorities who say the frozen surface is far more dangerous than it appears. Officials report that the recent cold snap has caused sections of the river near the Georgetown waterfront to freeze over, creating the illusion of a solid walking surface. Police say they have already recei

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Woman dies after slipping on icy trail during extreme cold in Annapolis

Annapolis Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found on a hiking trail in Truxtun Park, with authorities believing extreme cold weather played a significant role. Officers were called to the area near the tennis courts on Wednesday after receiving a report of an unresponsive person on the trail. Upon arrival, first responders located the woman and determined she had died at the scene. Preliminary findings suggest the woman slipped on ice while walking along t

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29 Jan 2026 12:47 PM 250 views

Woman dies after slipping on icy trail during extreme cold in Annapolis

Annapolis Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found on a hiking trail in Truxtun Park, with authorities believing extreme cold weather played a significant role. Officers were called to the area near the tennis courts on Wednesday after receiving a report of an unresponsive person on the trail. Upon arrival, first responders located the woman and determined she had died at the scene. Preliminary findings suggest the woman slipped on ice while walking along t

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Residents raise concerns after Farmingdale apartment parking lot left unplowed after snowstorm

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27 Jan 2026 10:42 AM 234 views

Residents raise concerns after Farmingdale apartment parking lot left unplowed after snowstorm

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Chicago-area schools and libraries close as extreme cold hits

Dozens of schools, libraries, museums, and local businesses across the Chicago area closed Friday as extreme cold grips northeastern Illinois. The region is under an Extreme Cold Warning, with wind chills expected to drop as low as -35 degrees, creating dangerous conditions for travel and outdoor activity. Public safety officials have urged residents to remain indoors and avoid exposure to the frigid temperatures whenever possible. More than 100 schools, including the city’s largest

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23 Jan 2026 16:58 PM 41 views

Chicago-area schools and libraries close as extreme cold hits

Dozens of schools, libraries, museums, and local businesses across the Chicago area closed Friday as extreme cold grips northeastern Illinois. The region is under an Extreme Cold Warning, with wind chills expected to drop as low as -35 degrees, creating dangerous conditions for travel and outdoor activity. Public safety officials have urged residents to remain indoors and avoid exposure to the frigid temperatures whenever possible. More than 100 schools, including the city’s largest

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Massive pileup shuts down I-196 in western Michigan amid hazardous winter weather

A large-scale traffic crash involving as many as 100 vehicles forced the complete shutdown of a major western Michigan highway on Monday, stranding motorists amid hazardous winter weather and prompting emergency response efforts across the region. Authorities said the multi-vehicle pileup occurred on Interstate 196 near 64th Avenue in Zeeland Township, roughly 25 miles southwest of Grand Rapids, as snow and blowing winds significantly reduced visibility. According to the

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19 Jan 2026 15:17 PM 230 views

Massive pileup shuts down I-196 in western Michigan amid hazardous winter weather

A large-scale traffic crash involving as many as 100 vehicles forced the complete shutdown of a major western Michigan highway on Monday, stranding motorists amid hazardous winter weather and prompting emergency response efforts across the region. Authorities said the multi-vehicle pileup occurred on Interstate 196 near 64th Avenue in Zeeland Township, roughly 25 miles southwest of Grand Rapids, as snow and blowing winds significantly reduced visibility. According to the

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Raleigh, N.C. roads could turn icy overnight following snow and rain event

RALEIGH, N.C. — Drivers across central North Carolina are being urged to use extra caution on area roads as a cold front moves through the region, bringing a mix of snow and rain followed by plunging overnight temperatures. Weather officials warn that conditions late Sunday into early Monday could create patchy black ice, potentially making the morning commute hazardous. The cold front delivered light snow in some areas and primarily rain in others across central North Carolina on

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19 Jan 2026 15:09 PM 183 views

Raleigh, N.C. roads could turn icy overnight following snow and rain event

RALEIGH, N.C. — Drivers across central North Carolina are being urged to use extra caution on area roads as a cold front moves through the region, bringing a mix of snow and rain followed by plunging overnight temperatures. Weather officials warn that conditions late Sunday into early Monday could create patchy black ice, potentially making the morning commute hazardous. The cold front delivered light snow in some areas and primarily rain in others across central North Carolina on

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Frigid winds push wind chills near zero as weekend cold tightens grip

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14 Jan 2026 13:52 PM 173 views

Frigid winds push wind chills near zero as weekend cold tightens grip

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Snow squall warning explained as sudden whiteout risks hit chicago area

A snow squall warning was issued for parts of the Chicago metropolitan area during the morning rush hour as drivers encountered rapidly worsening conditions marked by near whiteout visibility and sudden bursts of heavy snow. Visibility dropped sharply across several locations, creating hazardous travel conditions in a matter of minutes. Officials urged motorists to delay travel whenever possible as the fast-moving system swept through the region during peak commute hours. Weather auth

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14 Jan 2026 13:28 PM 55 views

Snow squall warning explained as sudden whiteout risks hit chicago area

A snow squall warning was issued for parts of the Chicago metropolitan area during the morning rush hour as drivers encountered rapidly worsening conditions marked by near whiteout visibility and sudden bursts of heavy snow. Visibility dropped sharply across several locations, creating hazardous travel conditions in a matter of minutes. Officials urged motorists to delay travel whenever possible as the fast-moving system swept through the region during peak commute hours. Weather auth

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Water main break shuts Totowa’s US 46 ramp as crews battle freezing conditions

Crews in Passaic County spent Tuesday addressing a significant water main break that forced the closure of the US 46 westbound ramp from County Route 640 and Riverview Drive in Totowa. Local officials confirmed that the rupture sent large amounts of water across the nearby Home Depot parking lot, where temperatures hovered around 18 degrees. The combination of high water flow and freezing winter weather created a sheet of ice that quickly transformed the area into a safety hazard for drivers

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09 Dec 2025 10:21 AM 293 views

Water main break shuts Totowa’s US 46 ramp as crews battle freezing conditions

Crews in Passaic County spent Tuesday addressing a significant water main break that forced the closure of the US 46 westbound ramp from County Route 640 and Riverview Drive in Totowa. Local officials confirmed that the rupture sent large amounts of water across the nearby Home Depot parking lot, where temperatures hovered around 18 degrees. The combination of high water flow and freezing winter weather created a sheet of ice that quickly transformed the area into a safety hazard for drivers

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North Texas cold front brings storms and the season’s coldest temperatures

A strong cold front is expected to move south across North Texas this afternoon, bringing a notable change in weather conditions and setting the stage for another round of showers and thunderstorms. While severe weather is not anticipated to be widespread, forecasters indicate that a few storms could reach strong intensity, producing gusty winds and pockets of small hail. The highest likelihood for thunderstorms will be in areas located south and east of Dallas, where atmospheric conditions w

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29 Nov 2025 10:00 AM 263 views

North Texas cold front brings storms and the season’s coldest temperatures

A strong cold front is expected to move south across North Texas this afternoon, bringing a notable change in weather conditions and setting the stage for another round of showers and thunderstorms. While severe weather is not anticipated to be widespread, forecasters indicate that a few storms could reach strong intensity, producing gusty winds and pockets of small hail. The highest likelihood for thunderstorms will be in areas located south and east of Dallas, where atmospheric conditions w

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Potomac river freezes as police warn D.C. residents about deadly ice danger

Potomac river freezes as police warn D.C. residents about deadly ice danger

Woman dies after slipping on icy trail during extreme cold in Annapolis

Woman dies after slipping on icy trail during extreme cold in Annapolis

Residents raise concerns after Farmingdale apartment parking lot left unplowed after snowstorm

Residents raise concerns after Farmingdale apartment parking lot left unplowed after snowstorm

Chicago-area schools and libraries close as extreme cold hits

Chicago-area schools and libraries close as extreme cold hits

Massive pileup shuts down I-196 in western Michigan amid hazardous winter weather

Massive pileup shuts down I-196 in western Michigan amid hazardous winter weather

Raleigh, N.C. roads could turn icy overnight following snow and rain event

Raleigh, N.C. roads could turn icy overnight following snow and rain event

Frigid winds push wind chills near zero as weekend cold tightens grip

Frigid winds push wind chills near zero as weekend cold tightens grip

Snow squall warning explained as sudden whiteout risks hit chicago area

Snow squall warning explained as sudden whiteout risks hit chicago area

Water main break shuts Totowa’s US 46 ramp as crews battle freezing conditions

Water main break shuts Totowa’s US 46 ramp as crews battle freezing conditions

North Texas cold front brings storms and the season’s coldest temperatures

North Texas cold front brings storms and the season’s coldest temperatures

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