Rare winter storm in Bay Area
Updated January 23, via Weather.com: winter storm enzo Snowfall records have been buried along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida, with five deaths reported. Roads remained closed in Florida and Louisiana as of Thursday morning. Update from Weather.com on January 22: The roof of Mobile's Civic Center collapsed under the weight of the city's historic snowfall; however, the building has since been demolished to make way for the new arena. Mobile received more than 7 inches of snow from the storm, a record for the city. Airport flight delays and cancellations According to FlightAware.com, so far: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson – 1,036 Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport – 511 Charlotte Douglas – 325 Louis Armstrong New Orleans – 243, all departing flights canceled. Dallas-Fort Worth – 182 A rare winter storm swept across the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy snow, ice and gusty winds to a region where even light snow is rare. Crews near Houston were clearing highways as…
Rare winter storm in Bay Area
A rare winter storm swept across the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy snow, ice and gusty winds to a region where even light snow is rare. Crews near Houston were clearing highways as the storm moved east, while downtown streets were blanketed in white and nearly deserted during the morning rush hour. In downtown Houston, few people ventured into the snow as some restaurants and bars remained closed. Houston's subways are still running, but with few riders. Schools were closed Tuesday and Wednesday as the city was expected to receive about four inches of snow. Snow also fell in New Orleans, with up to 8 inches expected by the end of the day, potentially tying the record set in 1895. The last time the city saw measurable snowfall was in 2009, according to the National Weather Service. Weather service. "Stay home and stay off the roads," New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a video message posted on…
Los Angeles travel
The National Weather Service said Wednesday that winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 70 mph are expected and humidity will drop to single digits, with about 6.5 million people in Los Angeles still facing severe fire threats. As the situation remains serious and the fires are not expected to end eventually, Los Angeles Visitors and Convention Bureau We remain hopeful for the future and grateful for the industry’s continued support. The following is a letter from Adam Burke, CEO of the Tourism and Convention Board: To our valued partners, The past week has been heartbreaking for all of us, but the outpouring of support from across the industry has given us the strength to overcome the adversity. The situation remains dynamic and changing, and we are monitoring everything closely as weather conditions and fires change in real time. Our focus remains the safety and well-being of our community residents, visitors and first responders. As you…
Los Angeles wildfires
Five people have been confirmed dead as several fast-moving wildfires continue to spread across the Los Angeles area, threatening iconic structures such as the Hollywood sign. The National Guard has been deployed to assist in what many consider an unprecedented situation. Wildfires occur every year in Southern California, but nothing like this spreads to cities, where Santa Ana winds and extreme dryness create a perfect storm of destruction. President Biden has canceled a trip to Italy, where he had planned to meet with the pope to coordinate the federal response to wildfires. According to the New York Times, the White House said it had arranged for Navy helicopters to join the firefighting effort. President Biden also appeared at a fire station in Santa Monica with California Governor Gavin Newsom. "We are prepared to do whatever it takes, as long as necessary, to contain the fires and help rebuild and make sure we get back to normal," Biden told the media…
Los Angeles wildfires
Several fast-moving wildfires near Los Angeles grew out of control on Wednesday, destroying hundreds of buildings, scorching hillsides and killing at least two people, prompting officials to order about 70,000 people to evacuate their homes. High winds hampered firefighting efforts and fueled the fire, which has been spreading unhindered and unchecked since it began on Tuesday. The largest fire burned more than 5,000 acres in Pacific Palisades, a picturesque community in western Los Angeles County between the beach towns of Santa Monica and Malibu. It is the hometown of many film, television and music stars. More than 1,000 structures have been destroyed, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said at a press conference on Wednesday, Reuters reported. Another fire, the Eaton Fire, burned about 30 miles (50 kilometers) inland from Altadena near Pasadena and has grown to more than 2,000 acres. Two people were reported dead there, but officials said they had no further details. The Hearst Fire, located…
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