Latest news with #WinterStormWatch
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
From Snow to Floods: Clarksville endures extreme weather, breaks rainfall record
Clarksville has exceeded its year-to-date rainfall in the first six months of the year, with more rain and storms expected this week. Clarksville residents are no strangers to the extremes of Mother Nature, facing snow and ice last winter, tornadoes this spring and multiple flooding incidents this year alone. The National Weather Service is expecting storms and rain to come through Montgomery County beginning June 5, possibly bringing yet another wet weekend to the area. As a result, the city is reaching a new record of rainfall as another rainy week adds to the inches fallen this year. Within the first five months of the year, Clarksville-Montgomery County has experienced all Mother Nature can offer, with more to come. From icy and snowy grounds in February, flooding in February and May and a couple of EF-0 tornadoes in May, In less than months, Clarksville received 37.44 inches of rain, 17.95 inches more than normal for this time of year. Within two months of the year, some Clarksville-Montgomery County residents were evacuated from their homes as the area received around six inches of rain in just 24 hours between Feb. 15 and 16. The Cumberland River peaked just below major flood level at 51.27 ft. According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, the total rainfall ranked No. 2 on the one-day rainfall totals for Clarksville. Just days later, Clarksville, along with most of Middle Tennessee, was placed under a Winter Storm Watch as temperatures dropped. Residents woke up Feb. 19 to icy roads and nearly five inches of snow blanketing the ground. Nearly two months later, Spring made its debut with severe weather bringing a second flood wave. The April flooding arrived quickly, with nearly 10 inches of rain falling over a weekend, causing more neighborhoods to experience flooding and necessitating evacuations. The Cumberland River, which reaches flood stages at 46 feet, peaked at 50.54 feet and the Red River, with a flood stage of 30 feet, crested at 39.30 feet. With two flooding events in less than three months, it is no surprise that the area has exceeded its year-to-date amount, as city and county residents are left to deal with the damage left behind. "I'm a sitting duck," said 37-year-old Candace Payne as she watched her home slowly flood for the second time in three months. Payne bought her four-bedroom, three-bathroom house on Elberta Drive in 2020, thinking she was buying her forever home. Instead, nonstop rainfall has led to her house flooding three times in just two years, twice in 2025. Other residents like Ashley Royalle Willis blame poor infrastructure for the flooding of her home. Willis and her husband bought their home on Gaylewood in October 2022. With heavy downpours flooding her basement with cow manure, water, and a flooded HVAC unit, the family is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Willis said she believes the expansion of Barksdale Elementary School in 2023 could have led to the flooding of her home. "My insurance told me that if a pipe burst in the basement, it's covered, but natural water isn't," she said. "Even if we sold this one, we would have to turn around and buy another one." In the proposed 2025-26 city budget, Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts is planning to "address immediate needs," including the flooding residents are facing with stormwater drainage. Pitts is calling stormwater drainage a 'priority' by using different approaches to address the problem. One, the Gas and Water Department will hire a consultant to develop a Storm Water Utility. This position will take the lead on managing the stormwater infrastructure that is currently under the Street Department. Another is changing codes to limit heavy rainfall on homes, residential and commercial structures. Kenya Anderson is a reporter for The Leaf-Chronicle. She can be contacted at kanderson@ or on X at kenyaanderson32. Sign up for the Leaf-Chronicle to support local journalism at This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: Clarksville surpasses year-to-date rainfall totals due to flooding
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Alaska Severe Winter Storm to Hit with up to 13 Inches of Snow
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Alaska's central Brooks Range, warning of heavy snow later this week that could significantly disrupt travel through Atigun and Anaktuvuk Passes. The advisory, released Monday by NWS Fairbanks, covers the area south of Toolik Lake and remains in effect from Thursday evening through late Friday night. Forecasts call for snow totals ranging from 7 to 13 inches. Interactive maps from showed the areas expected to be hit by the extreme weather. June marks the thaw and breakup season for most of Alaska. Though unusual, June snowfall is not unprecedented in the Brooks Range, which features elevations exceeding 4,000 feet. Snowstorms this time of year can occur when lingering Arctic air masses meet unusual atmospheric patterns, funneling colder air south into interior Alaska. The impacted region includes Atigun Pass, a critical segment of the Dalton Highway-a major supply and transportation route for Alaska's Arctic. According to NWS, it will start to snow later on Wednesday. The heaviest accumulation is expected between Thursday evening and Friday afternoon. The forecast notes the storm could result in "difficult travel conditions," especially through high-altitude mountain passes. Earlier this year, Alaska experienced a lack of snow during winter months. The 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race faced significant challenges due to unseasonably warm temperatures and a lack of snow across Alaska. Organizers were compelled to relocate the official start from Anchorage to Fairbanks, marking the fourth such move in the race's history. This decision was driven by unsafe trail conditions, particularly near Nikolai, where no snowfall had occurred since late January. The absence of snow and permafrost posed serious risks to the sled dogs, including potential injuries from mud and exposed terrain. The NWS bulletin emphasized the storm's potential to create hazardous travel: "Plan on difficult travel conditions," the agency advised. Local emergency planners and transportation agencies are monitoring the forecast closely. The Winter Storm Watch could be upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning as confidence in the snowfall totals and impacts increases. Residents, truck drivers, and other travelers along the Dalton Highway are advised to monitor forecasts and plan accordingly for potentially treacherous conditions. Though Alaska's summer daylight is nearly at its peak, the return of heavy snow to mountain routes underscores the climate extremes that persist in the state's northern interior. The projected 7 to 13 inches of accumulation marks one of the higher June snowfall forecasts in recent years for this region-notable, but not outside the range of historical norms. Related Articles Alaska Governor: Why the Alaska LNG Pipeline Matters for South Korea's Energy Security | OpinionSome Americans to Receive $1,702 Direct Payment in June: Are You Eligible?Man, 87, on 'Bucket List' Trip Not Prepared for Note He Gets From Flight AttendantUS Shutting Nursing Facilities Despite Ageing Population 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Alaska Severe Winter Storm to Hit with up to 13 Inches of Snow
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Alaska's central Brooks Range, warning of heavy snow later this week that could significantly disrupt travel through Atigun and Anaktuvuk Passes. The advisory, released Monday by NWS Fairbanks, covers the area south of Toolik Lake and remains in effect from Thursday evening through late Friday night. Forecasts call for snow totals ranging from 7 to 13 inches. Interactive maps from showed the areas expected to be hit by the extreme weather. Why It Matters June marks the thaw and breakup season for most of Alaska. Though unusual, June snowfall is not unprecedented in the Brooks Range, which features elevations exceeding 4,000 feet. Snowstorms this time of year can occur when lingering Arctic air masses meet unusual atmospheric patterns, funneling colder air south into interior Alaska. What to Know The impacted region includes Atigun Pass, a critical segment of the Dalton Highway—a major supply and transportation route for Alaska's Arctic. According to NWS, it will start to snow later on Wednesday. The heaviest accumulation is expected between Thursday evening and Friday afternoon. The forecast notes the storm could result in "difficult travel conditions," especially through high-altitude mountain passes. Earlier this year, Alaska experienced a lack of snow during winter months. The 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race faced significant challenges due to unseasonably warm temperatures and a lack of snow across Alaska. Organizers were compelled to relocate the official start from Anchorage to Fairbanks, marking the fourth such move in the race's history. This decision was driven by unsafe trail conditions, particularly near Nikolai, where no snowfall had occurred since late January. The absence of snow and permafrost posed serious risks to the sled dogs, including potential injuries from mud and exposed terrain. What People Are Saying The NWS bulletin emphasized the storm's potential to create hazardous travel: "Plan on difficult travel conditions," the agency advised. Local emergency planners and transportation agencies are monitoring the forecast closely. What's Next The Winter Storm Watch could be upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning as confidence in the snowfall totals and impacts increases. Residents, truck drivers, and other travelers along the Dalton Highway are advised to monitor forecasts and plan accordingly for potentially treacherous conditions. Though Alaska's summer daylight is nearly at its peak, the return of heavy snow to mountain routes underscores the climate extremes that persist in the state's northern interior. The projected 7 to 13 inches of accumulation marks one of the higher June snowfall forecasts in recent years for this region—notable, but not outside the range of historical norms.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Temperatures cooling as more rain and snow move in
Rainfall continues in southeastern New Mexico as the northeast prepared for winter storm levels of snow over the next few days. A low pressure system continues to make its way towards southwestern New Mexico this afternoon. This storm system is bringing ample amounts of upper level moisture with it. This storm system and upper level moisture are expected to last through Saturday night and into Sunday morning. The result will be widespread rain and snow over the next few days. The rain and snow showers have already begun across the state this afternoon. The bulk of this rainfall was seen in southeastern and eastern New Mexico. Cities like Roswell and Carlsbad have been seeing intermittent rain showers throughout the morning and early afternoon. Into the evening hours this rainfall will intensity across the southeast. Additionally, these rain showers will make its way towards central New Mexico late tonight. The snow chances today will remain in the higher elevations. More widespread precipitation will be moving into New Mexico Friday and Saturday. Nearly the entire state can expect precipitation of some kind between today and Sunday morning. The most severe conditions will be in northeastern New Mexico. Snowfall upwards of 12″ is possible from the Northern Mountains down to I-40. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for much of northeastern New Mexico in anticipation of the snowfall. This watch will go into effect on Friday April 4th and remain in effect until Saturday 5th. Much of eastern New Mexico can expect minor to moderate impacts from this storm. Along with the precipitation, much colder temperatures are on its way. A strong backdoor cold front will move into the state on Saturday. The largest temperature drops are forecasted for eastern and central New Mexico. Cities across southeastern New Mexico, like Roswell, can expect to drop below 50 degrees on Saturday. Western New Mexico will see weaker temperature drops. The storm system will move out of New Mexico on Sunday. Conditions across the state will improve almost immediately. Temperatures will warm up above seasonal averages. Additionally, sunshine will once again be prominent through the middle of next week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Freeze warnings issued ahead of last warm day of the week
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for the Grand Valley area until Wednesday as a storm system and cold front are expected to move their way through. Today, the western slope will see mostly cloudy skies with highs in the low seventies. Some breezy conditions are also possible with gusty outflow winds as high as 30 miles per hour in the afternoon. Tonight, expect potential for showers in the overnight hours with cloudy conditions and low temperatures in the high showers continue late this afternoon and through the evening as a weak disturbance passes overhead. Light rain showers will be the rule in the valleys with light snow in the mountains. Prefrontal southwest winds strengthen Monday afternoon and evening. Winds could gust up to 50 mph across the Four Corners and northwest Colorado valleys where a Wind Advisory remains in effect. A strong, dynamic storm system and cold front move through Monday evening through Tuesday night bringing the potential for significant mountain snow, especially over the Park Range where a Winter Storm Watch remains in effect. On-and-off precipitation chances continue through the rest of the week ahead with below-normal temperatures Tuesday and beyond. Below freezing temperatures are possible Tuesday night and Wednesday night, potentially impacting budding vegetation in the Grand Valley and east-central and southeast Utah. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.A broad swath of showers was moving eastward across east-central and southeast Utah, and central and southwest Colorado this afternoon. This has produced light valley rain showers and light snow in the mountains. The cause for this storm is slowly making its way over Colorado and will pass the Continental Divide by early evening tonight. Tonight, light snow will continue over the mountains as chances for showers within the valley skyrocket to 70 the cold front will finish its pass tomorrow morning, it will be cooling down the area in its wake. However, it will continue to make travel hazardous in higher elevations and around passes, so remain cautious throughout the week for any travel plans. A wind advisory is in place for some areas across Colorado from noon to expect some incoming storms tonight, but warm and cloudy conditions for much of your day today. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
