US Hit by Winter Storms Bringing Heavy Snowfall and Disruption
A severe cold snap has gripped parts of the US this week, with a powerful winter storm system bringing heavy snowfall across the Rocky Mountains. The storm, which moved south-east from Wyoming and Colorado, dumped up to 35cm of snow in places, causing widespread disruption to flights into and out of Denver International Airport on Wednesday and Thursday. Nearly 1,000 flights were delayed or cancelled due to treacherous conditions.
The storm's impact was particularly severe in central Colorado and northern New Mexico, where accumulations reached as much as 30cm. The heavy snowfall, combined with strong winds, created blizzard conditions and drifting snow. The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Thursday morning, warning of visibilities down to 100-200 meters in places.
While the worst of the storm has passed, another winter storm is set to move in this weekend, bringing heavy snowfall across the Rocky Mountains once again. Widespread cold weather will continue across large swaths of central and northern US throughout early winter. Temperatures are expected to remain abnormally low, posing challenges for residents and travelers alike.
As the country recovers from the latest winter storm, another severe weather event is unfolding in Australia, where temperatures have soared above 40C in some regions. The heatwave marks the beginning of summer in Australia and poses a significant risk to public health, particularly for vulnerable populations. Firefighters are on high alert as a wildfire warning has been issued for southern New South Wales, with residents advised to stay indoors and keep air conditioning running.
A severe cold snap has gripped parts of the US this week, with a powerful winter storm system bringing heavy snowfall across the Rocky Mountains. The storm, which moved south-east from Wyoming and Colorado, dumped up to 35cm of snow in places, causing widespread disruption to flights into and out of Denver International Airport on Wednesday and Thursday. Nearly 1,000 flights were delayed or cancelled due to treacherous conditions.
The storm's impact was particularly severe in central Colorado and northern New Mexico, where accumulations reached as much as 30cm. The heavy snowfall, combined with strong winds, created blizzard conditions and drifting snow. The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Thursday morning, warning of visibilities down to 100-200 meters in places.
While the worst of the storm has passed, another winter storm is set to move in this weekend, bringing heavy snowfall across the Rocky Mountains once again. Widespread cold weather will continue across large swaths of central and northern US throughout early winter. Temperatures are expected to remain abnormally low, posing challenges for residents and travelers alike.
As the country recovers from the latest winter storm, another severe weather event is unfolding in Australia, where temperatures have soared above 40C in some regions. The heatwave marks the beginning of summer in Australia and poses a significant risk to public health, particularly for vulnerable populations. Firefighters are on high alert as a wildfire warning has been issued for southern New South Wales, with residents advised to stay indoors and keep air conditioning running.
like 35cm of snow in some places? no wonder flights got cancelled lol what's next? more snow? 
anyway, hope everyone stayed safe and warm 
meanwhile, australia is heating up to 40c?
wildfire alert? scary stuff 
I'm literally torn about what to think here...
. And on top of that, wildfires? Not what you want to deal with during the summer solstice 
. Hope everyone stays safe and cool out there!
anyway, hope everyone who got affected by the first storm stays warm and cozy 
I'm glad no one got seriously hurt tho. and now another storm is heading our way 
️ snowmageddon in denver 
meanwhile, australia's dealing with a heatwave 
. On the bright side, I guess it's nice that Australia is getting a kick out of summer while we're over here dealing with icy roads 
. Just hope nobody gets hurt by those wildfires... fingers crossed for everyone's safety 
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. And poor people in central Colorado and northern New Mexico having 30cm of snow - that's like, super heavy stuff! 
. Firefighters better be ready, though, that wildfire warning doesn't sound good. Hope everyone stays safe and warm! 
especially during times when temperatures are abnormally low or heatwaves are causing health issues. i'm sending love to Australia right now 