Near-blizzard snow conditions hit Chicago early Friday morning, leaving thousands without power, driving on dangerous roads or experiencing a flight cancellation out of the city’s two major airports. The National Weather Service is advising drivers to reconsider travel Friday morning as “wind-whipped” heavy, wet snow blanketed much of the Chicago area overnight, and up to seven inches could .
If you love skiing, make the most of your passion – another recent spell of mild weather in the Alps, combined with torrential rain, has begun to demonstrate an alarming pattern for our winters and the impact of climate change on ski resorts.