The World Meteorological Organization said most of the economic damage between 1970 and 2021 came in the U.S. – totaling $1.7 trillion – but 9 in 10 deaths worldwide took place in developing countries.
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800,000 lose power as freezing rain hits Ontario and Quebec
Freezing rain and thunderstorms have pummeled parts of Ontario and Quebec.
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32 dead as tornadoes torment from Arkansas to Delaware
It may take days to confirm all the recent storms.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Northeast digs out after some places blanketed by 35 inches of snow
In a dramatic overnight rescue, a search team located 2 hikers stranded in heavy snow in Massachusetts’ Mount Washington State Forest.
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Snow tracker: See how much snow fell in Maine on Tuesday
Snow totals were updated Tuesday at 8:28 p.m. Source: National Weather Service Hover over marked locations to see totals.
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New atmospheric river pushes into swamped California
So far this winter, the state has been battered by 10 atmospheric rivers.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow
More than 400 flights traveling to, from or within the U.S. were canceled Tuesday, with Boston and New York City area airports seeing the highest number of scrubbed flights.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England, News
Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities
For many who pride themselves on thriving in New England winters, the unusually warm conditions have been disorienting and downright depressing.
Posted inMaine
Winter storm likely to bring over a foot of snow to parts of Maine
Several flights were canceled at the Portland jetport, high school playoff games were postponed and a two-night parking ban has been put in place for Portland in anticipation of the storm.
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Storm could drop 18 inches of snow on Portland by Saturday night
Forecasters predict snow will begin falling in Portland around 1 a.m. Saturday and not stop till 9 p.m.