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Northern California Floods: 15-Mile Roads Submerged by Record Tides

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026

At a Glance 15-mile stretch from Sausalito to San Rafael flooded by 3-4 ft water Record King Tides and heavy rain, worst in >20 years Roads closed,...

People sharing meals at a wooden table with warm lighting and community volunteers in a shelter hallway

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Austin Opens Overnight Shelter as Winter Cold Hits 30s

Aiden V. Crossfield January 1, 2026

At a Glance Austin will provide overnight lodging for anyone needing a warm place to stay as temperatures dip to the 30s on Dec 30. The shelter is...

Anchored cargo ship battling snowy waves on Lake Superior shore with golden dusk sky

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Storm 153,000 Without Power; 20-Foot Waves Threaten Lake Superior

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 30, 2025

At a Glance 153,000+ customers lost power across the U.S., with over a third in Michigan. 2 ft (60 cm) of snow fell in Michigan's Upper...

Fog rolling over snow‑covered lake shore with orange‑pink dusk sky and stormy clouds gathering overhead

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NOAA Explains How Bomb Cyclones Drop 24 Mb in 24 Hours

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance Bomb cyclones drop at least 24 mb in 24 hrs They bring blizzards, heavy rain, and high winds Most common in Alaska, the Pacific...

Austin split-screen shows sunny December day with people ice skating near the Capitol and heavy rain flooding the street

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Austin’s Record-Breaking Decembers: 90° Heat, 16.18″ Rain, 4° Cold

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

> At a Glance > - Record-breaking 16.18″ of rain in December 1913 > - Hottest single day: 90° on Dec. 25, 1955 > - Coldest single day: 4° on...

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California Storms Leave Wrightwood Sheltered, But Floods and Avalanches Loom

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 28, 2025

A fierce storm system that battered California with wind, rain and snow has finally begun to ebb, yet the coast, Los Angeles and the Sierra Nevada...

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Austin Weather Update: Cold Front, Fog Advisory, and Winter Solstice Highlights

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

Tonight’s cold front will bring a shift in winds and a chance of fog to southeast Austin, but the weekend’s temperatures will stay mild. Cold...

Traveler checking departures board at airport terminal with scattered suitcases and snow falling outside

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Snowstorm Halts Over 1,500 Flights, Triggers State of Emergency in NY and NJ

Morgan J. Carter December 28, 2025

A fierce winter storm that battered the Northeast and Great Lakes on Saturday morning left more than a thousand flights canceled or delayed, and...

Frosty tree branch twinkling with Christmas lights under a sunny Austin sky with snowflakes falling and festive décor.

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Austin’s Christmas Weather History: From Scorching 90° Days to Trace Snowfalls

Julia N. Fairmont December 28, 2025

When you think of Christmas in Austin, you might picture a mild holiday. But the city’s weather archives reveal extremes that range from scorching...

People looking up at looming clouds with waterlogged streets and misty dusk

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Southern California Braces for Heavy Rain and Mudslides Ahead of Christmas Storm

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

Rain from a powerful winter storm that swept Southern California is fading, but another storm threatens Christmas Day with heavy showers and possible...