Winter Storm

Explained: Is there a link between winter storms and global warming?

While the link between global warming and heat waves is very direct, the behaviour of winter storms is governed by complex atmospheric dynamics that are more difficult to study

Explained: Why winter-wise Buffalo was paralysed and stunned by storm

Officials note that they declared emergencies, and positioned crews and equipment well before the first storm winds blew in. But the ferocity of the blizzard, unpacking more than four feet (1.2 metres) of snow severely limited what crews could do

Deaths, darkness, devastation: Inside New York’s Buffalo, worst-hit by ‘once-in-a-generation’ winter storm

New York’s Buffalo city is reeling from the worst winter storm in over 50 years that has left at least 28 dead. Governor Kathy Hochul has likened the catastrophe to ‘a war zone’, adding that residents there are facing a 'life-threatening situation'

Straight out of 'Frozen'? Winter storm batters the US

Americans are reeling from bone-chilling temperatures. A powerful storm has spanned from coast to coast, covering the country in snow. Blizzards, power outages and temperatures drops have left 34 people dead and caused travel chaos during one of the busiest weeks of the year

US: Frigid winter storm kills at least 34, knocks out power to thousands of homes, businesses

The scope of the storm has been nearly unprecedented, stretching from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico

'Bomb cyclone' winter storm hits US, leaving more than 1 million without power

Heavy snow, howling winds and air so frigid it instantly turned boiling water into ice took hold of much of the nation, including normally temperate southern states

Not a Very Merry Christmas: America witnesses a 'once in a generation kind' of winter storm

A very harsh winter storm has overtaken much of the United States just days before Christmas. Roughly 60 per cent of the population is battling harsh weather and over 4,000 flights for the weekend have been cancelled

Cold Christmas: What’s causing the winter storm in US that’s disrupting holiday plans?

A winter storm has wreaked havoc in the US, with officials warning that temperatures could fall to -45 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. More than 5,000 flights across the Christmas weekend have been cancelled and 135 million people have been placed under weather alerts

US: Winter storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand

Airlines offered travelers the option of choosing new flights to avoid the bad weather. Delta, American, United and Southwest waived change fees at airports that might be affected

All Snowed In: Powerful winter storm batters parts of US

A powerful winter storm has marched across United States, delivering blizzard-like conditions to the Great Plains after tornadoes touched down in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana