Winter storm to spread snow, ice and cold across US
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Bitter cold and a complex winter storm system moved into the Mid-Ohio Valley this weekend, prompting closures, cancellations and heightened preparedness efforts from emergency officials, while some outdoor activities continued with added safety precautions.
The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory at 9:11 a.m. EST on Saturday valid between 10 a.m. EST and 1 p.m. EST for Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Houghton, Baraga, Marquette, Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson and Menominee counties.
If you’re venturing outdoors, dressing properly is key. “Dressing in layers, wearing loose fitting layered clothing is the best to trap heat and stay dry,” says Faraz Covelli. A hooded coat or hat will help prevent heat from leaving through your head, while swapping gloves for mittens will keep your fingers cozy.
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The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory at 9:11 a.m. EST on Saturday valid between 10 a.m. EST and 1 p.m. EST for Luce County.
On Friday at 11:21 p.m. an updated cold weather advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until Saturday at 10 a.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Cumberland,
The advisory was for Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck as well as Northampton, Hertford, Gates, Pasquotank, Camden, Bertie, Chowan and Perquimans counties.
The NWS Portland OR issued a cold weather advisory at 11:33 a.m. on Saturday valid from 10 p.m. until Sunday 11 a.m. The advisory is for Cowlitz County Lowlands, North Clark County Lowlands, Inner Vancouver Metro and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" ahead of the expected winter storm in Texas this weekend. While ERCOT officials have said the state's power grid is ready to handle winter weather,