Layden: Mikaela Shiffrin in uncharted waters after surreal double DNF
It was one of those moments that didn't feel real when Mikaela Shiffrin skied out in Gate 5 of the slalom, days after crashing out on Gate 7 of the GS. With three potential events remaining, the world will see if she can reset mid-Olympics. "We’re not done yet."
Petition asking city to clear sidewalks of snow and ice gains traction: ‘It’s a huge deal for people with disabilities.’
A transit advocacy organization and disability service group have partnered in the campaign against what they call the inaccessible state of the city’s sidewalks.
chicagotribune.comAll the good parts of this week’s snowstorm that’ll make you feel like a kid again
Snow was perhaps the most common conversation topic in Southwest Virginia this week, and as adults we sometimes tend to focus on the roads, the power going out and how to get where we need to safely. But, in this weeks Feel Good Friday segment we want to highlight the good parts; the excitement from kids, the fun with have with our pets and the joyful moments.
Government Contractor Indicted for Bribing Public Official
According to court documents, William F. Snow, 70, of Jamestown, worked for a government contracting firm that previously provided professional staffing services to BBG. In exchange, the BBG contracting officer took official actions that benefitted Snow, the contracting firm, and another executive, Rita Starliper, who previously pleaded guilty for her involvement in the scheme. Snow is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit bribery and honest services mail fraud, one count of bribery, and three counts of honest services mail fraud. If convicted, Snow faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for conspiracy to commit bribery and honest services mail fraud, fifteen years in prison for bribery, and twenty years in prison for each count of honest services mail fraud. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S.
justice.govOne dead as powerful typhoon batters the Philippines
Philippine Coast Guard officers wade through the chest-deep flood in Cagayan de Oro City in the southern Philippines to rescue a one-month-old baby. Heavy rains brought by Super Typhoon Rai caused a creek to swell and flooded some areas, triggering rescue operations to evacuate remaining residents trapped in their flooded homes.
news.yahoo.comPowerful storm drenches Southern California with heavy rain
Rain drenched Southern California on Tuesday as a powerful storm slid down the drought-stricken state, snarling traffic as vehicles spun out and raising the threat of mudslides in areas scarred by wildfires. Nearly 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain fell before dawn in one area of Santa Barbara County, northwest of Los Angeles, the National Weather Service said. Residents of communities near the Alisal Fire burn scar in Santa Barbara County were ordered Monday to evacuate over concerns that heavy rains might cause flooding and debris flows that could inundate hillside homes. A similar order was issued for people living in several communities near another burn scar in the San Bernardino Mountains east of Los Angeles.
news.yahoo.comStepfather of Texas firefighter found dead in Cancun says son's actions were 'out of character'
When Elijah Snow, 35, didn't return to his hotel room on Sunday night, his wife, Jamie, notified Mexican police, who discovered his body early Monday trapped in a bathroom window in another hotel.
news.yahoo.comChicago’s ‘taste of winter’ continues with snow showers, overnight freeze warning
The Chicago area’s “taste of winter” should extend through Thursday morning, with snow showers likely throughout the day and sub-freezing temperatures expected overnight, according to the national weather service.
chicagotribune.comDry, sunny start to Chicago weekend to give way to sloppy start to workweek
“Whether we like it or not, it (snow) is going to come back at some point, so ... you still want to have those boots handy and the brush for your car handy, just in case we do see some accumulation,” Borchardt said.
chicagotribune.comWhat is an ice dam? How do they form? And what to do about them
Ice dams caused by melting snow can cause water to leak into houses. The best way to deal with ice dams is to prevent them from forming. Snow from the Presidents Day storm and a heavy winter has taken a heavy toll on area roofs.
chicagotribune.comA ferocious winter storm dropped 18 inches of snow on Chicago. As residents begin to dig out, winter fatigue sets in.
The new snow, which sometimes fell at whiteout rates, piled onto already deep drifts following weeks of accumulation and a dangerous cold snap. Chicagoans are used to snowy winters, but fatigue set in as Tuesday marked the ninth straight day of more than a tenth of an inch of snow, tying the record for the longest stretch of days with snowfall since the start of record-keeping in 1884, according to the weather service.
chicagotribune.comSnow totals from 147 area weather stations — and how this February stacks up vs. history
With 12 days of the month remaining, 2021 has seen 19 inches of snow in Chicago — far above the normal for February of 9.1 inches. The record was set in 2011, the year of Snowmageddon, when 29 inches fell in February.
chicagotribune.comS&P 500 closes slightly lower as investors grow concerned about surging bond yields
The S&P 500 reversed lower in volatile trading on Tuesday, slipping from a record high as rising bond yields kept investors on edge. "Higher yields, while good for banks, are hitting the bond surrogate sectors like REIT's, Utilities and Staples," said Art Hogan, National Securities chief market strategist. "The market can digest rising yields, especially when they are going up for the right reason, but not when they go up in a linear fashion." The Dow has gained 5.1% in February, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have rallied 5.9% and 7.5%, respectively. The S&P 500 has raked in ten record closes in 2021.
cnbc.comWinter storm warning goes into effect early Monday, with 8 to 12 inches of snow possible and wind chill values near minus 20
The warnings come after the weather service reported snow totals of 2 to 4 inches across most of the Chicago area, including 3.3 inches at O’Hare International Airport and 3.6 inches in Joliet during the weekend. Lake-effect snow in northwest Indiana bumped up the count to 7 inches in Chesterton and 6 inches in Portage, meteorologists said.
chicagotribune.comHow cold has February been? The data shows so far it’s one of the coldest. (You may have also noticed the snow.)
When it comes to snow, 2021 is also ahead of the curve, with a total of 7.6 inches. Normally there would have been only 3.5 inches. It will take some work to catch up to the record snowiest February: 29 inches in 2011, the year of the “Snowmageddon” blizzard.
chicagotribune.comSnow storm to hit Northeast on Super Bowl Sunday
Forecasters are warning of heavy snowfall in the Northeast on Super Bowl Sunday, days after several feet of snow fell on some parts of the region. Some areas along the East Coast are now under Winter Storm Warnings, including Philadelphia and the D.C. and New York areas. During the height of the storm, snowfall rates will be between 1/2-1 inch per hour, CBS Boston reports. All said and done, it'll be about 8-10 hours of snow to the area before clearing begins for Monday. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect in Massachusetts for the Cape and Islands, along with Bristol and Plymouth County.
cbsnews.comSnow buildup causes partial wall collapse at Aragon Ballroom, sends debris near CTA ‘L’ structure
The collapse occurred on the northern end of the building’s west wall, Ald. James Cappleman, 46th, said. Snow caused part of the roof parapet to collapse, which also damaged the fire escape below it. Cappleman reached out to owners of the building but had not heard back yet by Tuesday afternoon, so he was unsure if the damages were structural or cosmetic.
chicagotribune.comNew Jersey governor calls snowfall an "all hands on deck storm" as COVID vaccinations remain on hold
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy called the snow storm pummeling Northeast an "all hands on deck storm," as crews continued to clear roads Tuesday morning. Along the Jersey Shore, the storm brought on coastal flooding, leaving roads under water and impossible to pass, CBS New York reported. As of Tuesday morning, the state had administered 824,028 COVID vaccinations and hospitals were currently treating 2,892 COVID patients, Murphy said. During the storm Monday, 254 COVID patients were discharged from New Jersey hospitals, while 297 were admitted, Murphy said. Murphy said that one "big, positive surprise" was the low number of power outages throughout the storm.
cbsnews.comWisconsin sees snow totals not seen in 10 years with up to 10 inches in some areas
“That’s more snow than we’ve seen in a decade,” said Chris Stumpf, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sullivan. He said the last time the area had 15-inch snow depth totals was in the 2010-2011 winter season, the Journal Sentinel reported.
chicagotribune.comWinter storm warning declared as heavy, wet snow 5-9 inches deep to blanket Chicago area Saturday into Sunday
The snow is expected to mainly hit northern Illinois late Saturday evening, with 5 to 9 inches predicted in the Chicago metro area. It will start light in the afternoon, but after 1-3 hours the heavier snow will reach rates greater than 1 inch per house during its peak and last until around midnight. There will also be a risk of minor lakeshore flooding in Illinois due to high waves from the gusts.
chicagotribune.comFeb. 8 snowstorm map: How much did it snow near you?
Most of northern Illinois is facing an ongoing pattern of multiple snow events and single-digit air temperatures with wind chill values well below zero, said Ricky Castro, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Following a dusting of snow Monday morning and ahead of another potential 1 to 3 inches that could fall during the evening commute, he said not much will change with the cold and snowy forecast for the next week, at least, or possibly two.
chicagotribune.comGermany discovers new Covid variant among 35 hospital patients
A possibly new variant of the coronavirus has been discovered at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen hospital. Samples are currently being examined at the Charité hospital in Berlin, the hospital announced on Monday. Germany is the latest country to discover a new mutation of the coronavirus, with a new variant identified among a group of hospital patients in Bavaria. Local news outlets first reported on Monday that an unknown variant of the coronavirus had been discovered among 35 patients at a hospital in the Bavarian ski town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, southeast Germany. Officials said the variant is different from recently discovered variants in the U.K. and South Africa.
cnbc.com‘What you see is what you get:’ Forecaster says as steady snowfall is expected to continue most of Sunday
Predictable pockets of snow will accumulate, measuring as much as 2 inches near downtown Chicago and between 2 to 4 inches near and south of Interstate 80, according to forecasters. It comes after city residents already endured a weekend of rain and occasional snow.
chicagotribune.comLight snow expected all weekend in Chicago area; 2 inches could accumulate
More snow was predicted for Sunday, with up to 2 inches expected in the southern chunk of the Chicago area. That evening, temperatures are also expected to dip into the teens and remain so for the next two nights, the weather service said. But there will be more sunshine starting Wednesday too.
chicagotribune.comFlash floods, the warmest summer on record and 15 tornadoes spawned in one day: Chicago’s extreme weather during 2020
“It is not common for airplanes to induce snow, though it does happen under the right conditions. Provided sufficient moisture and a source of rising motion, snowflakes develop when the air temperature is below roughly -10 °C (14 °F). When the air temperature is close to but not below those temperatures, we instead end up with little water droplets that easily freeze when shaken up or disturbed, such as when a plane flies by. It’s not easy to sustain these sorts of conditions for long periods of time. However, when they do occur, most areas actually see freezing drizzle (as those water droplets fall) and airplanes often experience icing as they fly through the cloud layer with the water droplets.”Share quote & link
chicagotribune.comFirst major winter storm to hit Chicago area this week: Snow and ice Tuesday through Wednesday, then maybe another round on New Year’s Eve.
The storm late Tuesday is expected to see its worst winds, which could reach up to 25 mph, heading into Wednesday morning, but it should be followed by warmer air. “So the threat of icing should diminish during the day for most of the area,” according to the weather service.
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