The weather service said heavy snowfall is expected across portions of interior New York and New England through the weekend with storm totals expected to reach 1 to 2 feet.
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Meanwhile, the wintery blast dumps over 2 feet of snow in South Dakota.
Massive U.S. storm brings tornadoes to South, blizzard threat
The storm system was expected to move into the Northeast and central Appalachians with snow and freezing rain by late Wednesday, forecasters said.
Millions in central U.S. brace for snow, rain and floods
The National Weather Service warned that there would be ‘numerous, widespread, and impactful weather hazards in the heart of the country this week.’
Dangerous lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of New York
The National Weather Service reported single-day totals of 3 feet in many places along the eastern end of Lake Erie.
High winds, heavy rain could cause some flooding, power outages by week’s end
The storm is forecast to sweep into Maine on Thursday night and last through the day Friday.
Death Valley braces for 124-degree temperatures as heat wave broils California
While high temperatures are not unusual at this time of year, this week’s heat wave in the desert will linger for the next several days, with overnight lows dipping only into the low 90s.
Heat advisory issued with parts of Maine expecting temps in the 90s
The combination of heat and humidity will make some spots feel like 100 degrees on Thursday, prompting towns to open cooling centers and remind people to take precautions.
Fire danger high across most of Maine
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement Thursday, saying that extra caution should be taken.
Thousands lose power as storm brings snow, rain, winds to Maine
Central Maine Power Co. reported more than 2,700 customers were without power at one point Tuesday in Kennebec, Somerset and Franklin counties.