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The ice crystals leave stunning patterns in the sands of the Sahara, the world's largest hot desert.

“One Day You’ll Go Blind,” directed by Leo Pfeifer, tells the story of Justin Bishop, a lifelong skateboarder who went blind at the age of twenty-five but refused to abandon the sport he loved.

If you live in a part of the country where you experience all four seasons then you’re pretty used to snowplows cleaning up the streets of your town when mother nature decides to dump inches of snow on the ground.

The waiting is over for the last of the drivers who got stranded overnight on an interstate highway in Virginia.

Authorities in Colorado were searching for more answers Monday as they investigate what caused the destructive fire that scorched scores of homes.

A thaw-out is coming for the frozen Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but not before another round of snow that could compound problems for a region more accustomed to winter rain than arctic blasts.

On Monday, Lake Tahoe broke a 50-year record when snow totals reached 193.7 inches, nearly 15 inches more than the record from 1970.

Snow, ice and unseasonable cold in the Pacific Northwest and the Sierra Nevada are continuing to disrupt traffic, cause closures and force people to find refuge in emergency warming shelters.

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.

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.

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.

New research places a short timeline on the future of snow across the western United States

Most of the UK is covered by a yellow weather warning, with gusts of up to 80mph expected.

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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.

Mexican officials said Elijah Snow, a married father of two, died accidentally of mechanical asphyxiation.

He was in Mexico celebrating his 10-year anniversary with his wife.

Texas lawmakers passed major bills in response to the winter storm power outages that killed hundreds of Texans in February. But there’s still a lot to do.

Covid-19 restrictions forced the 85-year-old Lake District Ski Club to close during the winter.

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.

A late-season snow system may make its way into the area Monday night into Tuesday when temperatures drop and frost moves in, forecasters warned.

Friday cold front brings weekend weather changes to SE Texas!

<figcaption> Snow surrounds an Austin Energy station in Austin on Feb. 18, 2021. <cite>Credit: Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune</cite> </figcaption>

<figcaption> Snow surrounds an Austin Energy station in Austin on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. <cite>Credit: Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune</cite> </figcaption>

“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.

Greg Abbott on Saturday held a meeting with other state leaders to discuss the spikes some Texans are seeing in their energy bills following a massive winter storm that prompted dayslong power outages across the state. The meeting came after numerous reports of Texans receiving exorbitant electric bills despite not having power during the storm . One Texan, according to The New York Times, received a $16,752 electric bill. AdIn a statement, Abbott called the meeting, "productive" and said leaders "are moving quickly to alleviate this problem and will continue to work collaboratively throughout this week on solutions." Along with Abbott, the heads of the Senate and House — Republicans Lt. Gov.

Texas drivers are partially to blame for an increase of wildlife deaths amid the record-breaking cold snap that plagued the state this week. While our animals, mammals and marine life are acclimated to our warmer weather, the ever-increasing extreme weather events battering our state are death knells for some of these vulnerable critters. Earlier in the week, daytime temperatures temporarily melted ice and snow on Texas roads which provided much-needed water for animals. Parks and Wildlife experts said they've seen an increased number of wildlife-vehicle collisions in the recent days as Texans' inability to stay put tragically intersected with our wildlife's will to survive. Other Texas birds rely on manmade feeders placed strategically throughout the state by Parks and Wildlife experts.

A couple walk through falling snow, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in downtown San Antonio. Snow, ice and sub-freezing weather continue to wreak havoc on the state's power grid and utilities. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)HOUSTON – Ten people have died from hypothermia in Harris County during the winter weather, Judge Lina Hidalgo said Friday. She added in a tweet that there have been more than 600 cases of carbon monoxide poisioning and that officials are “still counting.”KPRC 2 is trying to determine this type of data for other areas throughout Southeast Texas and will share the information as it becomes available.

Dangerous winter storm lashes East Coast with snow and ice Snow and ice are nailing the Northeast, causing power outages and dangerous road conditions. Nikki Battiste takes a look.

We’re writing to you from Upstate New York – aka Mother Nature’s freezer – and we truly feel your pain, Texas. Dress in layers: keep a base layer that’s wicking and moves moisture away from your body and then pile on clothes on top. Definitely grab those — and change them out if your feet are at all damp after being outside in the snow. Heat in, cold outHave access to hot water or able to boil water? Fill it with rice or old rags and place the filled sock at the base of a door to create a barrier and keep cold air out.

We’re writing to you from Upstate New York – aka Mother Nature’s freezer – and we truly feel your pain, Texas. Dress in layers: keep a base layer that’s wicking and moves moisture away from your body and then pile on clothes on top. Definitely grab those — and change them out if your feet are at all damp after being outside in the snow. Heat in, cold outHave access to hot water or able to boil water? Fill it with rice or old rags and place the filled sock at the base of a door to create a barrier and keep cold air out.

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.

City officials, local outreach teams and other organizations are providing warming shelters and support for people seeking help. Houston:Lakewood Church, the Gallery Furniture store and multiple other warming shelters have opened in the area. Homeless outreach teams from the sheriff’s office, police department, and homeless outreach groups have worked to provide rides to the warming centers. If people need help outside of those hours, they can leave a voicemail or email homelessoutreach@sanantonio.gov. DFW:Dallas opened the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center as a warming center, where people will be provided with a chair, table and light snacks.

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.

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.

Snow covers the ancient Acropolis hill in Athens, Tuesday, Feb.16, 2021. The snow, an unusual sight in the Greek capital of more than 3 million residents, also stopped most public transport services. The snow arrived as Athens and several other parts of Greece remain in lockdown to curb coronavirus infections. In neighboring Turkey, heavy snow and blizzards forced the closure of a highway in northwest Turkey. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with emergency response leaders to assist residents in blacked-out areas and villages cut off by the snow.

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.

Two people play in the snow in San Antonio, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Snow and ice blanketed large swaths of the U.S. on Sunday, prompting canceled flights, making driving perilous and reaching into areas as far south as Texas’ Gulf Coast, where snow and sleet were expected overnight. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

State officials said surging demand, driven by people trying to keep their homes warm, and cold weather knocking some power stations offline had pushed Texas' system beyond the limits. “This event was well beyond the design parameters for a typical, or even an extreme, Texas winter that you would normally plan for. At DFW, the temperature was 4 degrees Fahrenheit (-15 degrees Celsius) — 3 degrees (-16 degrees) colder than Moscow. In Houston, officials said Bush Intercontinental Airport runways would remain closed until at least 1 p.m. Tuesday, a day longer than previously expected. The southern Plains had been gearing up for the winter weather for the better part of the weekend.

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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.

"Typically, we just don’t have quite this much cold air in place that far south,” said Marc Chenard, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center. AdChenard said significant ice and up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) of snow were expected across parts of the southern Plains into Monday. Winter weather conditions are affecting large portions of the U.S., but it is rare for them to extend so far south, Chenard said. The airline said the storm was also affecting their flights across the region, with operations reduced and canceled at airports across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Utilities warned of the likelihood for additional power outages due to falling tree limbs.

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.

Dangerous ice storm lashes South ahead of snow and record cold Snow and record bitter cold are expected to follow a dangerous ice storm hitting the South. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm.

Snow covers a houseboat in Amsterdam, as snow and strong winds blanketed much of the Netherlands, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)THE HAGUE – The Dutch government announced Monday it is extending the country's curfew until March 3, declaring that was necessary to slow the spread of the more infectious coronavirus variant first detected in Britain. The country's 9 p.m.-to-4:30 a.m. curfew was introduced Jan. 23 and triggered days of riots in towns and cities across the Netherlands. However, the unrest has since subsided and the vast majority of residents adhere to the curfew. Last week, Prime Minister Mark Rutte extended most of the country's tough lockdown measures, already in force since mid-December, until March 2.

(AP Photo/Peter Dejong)BERLIN – A snowstorm and strong winds pounded northern and western Germany on Sunday, forcing trains to cancel trips and leading to hundreds of vehicle crashes. The German Weather Service DWD urged people to stay at home and authorities brought homeless people into warm shelters amid the sub-freezing temperatures. AdThe Bundesliga soccer game between Arminia Bielefeld and Werder Bremen was called off hours before kickoff Sunday because of the snowstorm. In Wuppertal, in western Germany, firefighters had to rescue six passengers out of the city's famous elevated railway after a train stopped moving due to the icy conditions. AdIn the Netherlands, snow blanketed much of the country, forcing the government to cancel a weekly crisis meeting to discuss the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

FILE - This Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 file photo shows a Ferrari logo on a car outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)A husband-and-wife duo took two days to carve a red Ferrari completely out of snow. Viral video captured by Donata Bugiene, of Lithuania, showed her husband packing snow up to his height and started carving to resemble the Italian sports car using a wooden spatula. It took two days and environmentally-friendly spray paint to bring the Ferrari up to “life-sized” standards, according to the couple. Bugiene told Storyful she and her husband measured the dimensions, similar to the Ferrari LaFerrari model.

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.

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.

A sprawling, lumbering winter storm has walloped the Eastern U.S., shutting down coronavirus vaccination sites, closing schools and halting transit. In its second day in the Northeast, a snow storm left nearly 15 inches (38 centimeters) of snow piled up in parts of New Hampshire. The Yale New Haven Health system, which runs several hospitals in southern Connecticut, said its vaccination sites were closed Tuesday and staff were contacting people to reschedule appointments. In New England, nearly 15 inches (38 centimeters) of snow piled up in southeast New Hampshire, and the mountains were getting heavy snow as well. The National Weather Service reported 30 inches of snow fell in parts of Sussex and Morris counties on Monday.

Northeast pummeled with heavy snow and fierce wind A major winter storm continues to batter the Northeast with snow and high winds. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi joins "CBSN AM" from West Orange, New Jersey, with the latest.

Northeast pummeled with heavy snow and fierce wind A major winter storm continues to batter the Northeast with snow and high winds. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi joins CBSN AM from West Orange, New Jersey, with the latest.

Coronavirus vaccination sites across the Northeastern U.S. are getting back up and running after a two-day snowstorm that also shut down public transport, closed schools and canceled flights. Some vaccination sites in New York City remained closed, but others, including those run by the public hospital system, were open Tuesday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Coronavirus vaccination sites across the Northeast ramped back up Tuesday after a two-day snowstorm that also shut down public transport, closed schools and stranded travelers with canceled flights. Some vaccination sites in the city remained closed, but others, including those run by the public hospital system, were open Tuesday. Tom Wolf declared a disaster emergency after snowfall of up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) throughout central and eastern regions.

(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)A powerful nor’easter is cranking off the coast of New England dumping enormous amounts of over the past 48 hours from Washington to Boston. Some areas could see up to a foot or more. Central Park in New York City has already seen nearly 16 inches since Sunday night. A foot or more of snow is expected to fall! As of Monday evening, close to a foot of snow has fallen across greater New York City and parts of the higher elevations in the Poconos and Catskills may see up to 2 feet by Tuesday.

“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.

"Rosie" runs in the snow on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Washington. It was already impacting coronavirus vaccinations in New York and New Jersey, with appointments for Monday needing to be canceled and rescheduled. The storm system blanketed parts of the Midwest in the most snow some places had seen in several years. In Wisconsin, snow depths in some counties near Lake Michigan had reached more than 15 inches (38 centimeters), and the snow was still falling. Much of the region could see blizzard-like conditions, with a foot to 18 inches (30 to 45 centimeters) of snow.

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.

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.

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.

In Switzerland, a skier who had been buried by an avalanche over the weekend died in a hospital of his injuries, authorities said Monday. Temperatures dropped to minus 28 degrees Celsius (minus 18 Fahrenheit) in some Polish areas overnight, the coldest night in 11 years. Just across Poland's southwestern border, the Czech Republic experienced the coldest night this year with temperatures dropping below minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 Fahrenheit) in many places. In eastern Albania, temperatures dipped as low as minus 13 degrees Celsius (9 Fahrenheit) in Peshkopi, 110 kilometers (70 miles) east of the capital, Tirana. The Nordic region also saw snow and subfreezing temperatures, with the coldest temperatures predictably recorded in the Arctic.

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.

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.

HOUSTON – A Wind Advisory that has been expanded for all of Southeast Texas starts at 9 a.m. and will last through 6 p.m.Wind AdvisoryWith gusty northwest winds and temperatures close to 60 degrees it will fee cool Friday. Expect winds to relax Friday night but cooler temperatures will be sticking around. Seasonably cool weather will continue through the week. 10 day forecastPast the holiday weekend weather becomes unsettled. Enjoy our quiet weather before the rain arrives next week!

HUNTSVILLE, Texas – As we cruised around Huntsville late Monday morning, no snow was falling from the sky, but much of the area was covered in white powder. Two words came to mind: snow day. Morales wanted to film a Huntsville landscape dressed in white. It seemed most people had their fun Sunday night as the snow was falling. However, whether you came out Monday or made your snowman Sunday night, this snow day will long be remembered.

Snow stuck around long enough to build, yes, a snowman in Cedar Park, Austin . ^ Keep Houston Press Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Several counties, including Montgomery County, remained under a winter weather advisory through 6 a.m. Monday. It wasn't a winter wonderland experience for everyone as cars iced over and trucks slid off roadways. The rest of us had to content ourselves with cold temperatures, a crisp wind and almost constant rain through Sunday.

A winter blast swept across central and southeast Texas, including parts of the Houston-area. This marked the first taste of the winter season this year. In College Station, residents are dealing with slippery roads and nearing record snowfall for today’s date. Some people pulled over on the side of the road to build a snowman, start a snowball fight or take photos. Here is what some of KPRC 2 reporters saw as snow fell across Texas:TomballHuntsvilleMadison CountyCollege StationSpring, Texas

On Sunday afternoon, a KPRC 2 viewer submitted videos of the snowfall in a neighborhood in Austin. In the videos, you can see the snow cover the grass, rooftops and even a backyard swing. Did you get a taste of the winter wonderland in Texas? To see videos of snow at Baylor University, visit here. For up-to-date weather updates, visit here.

A viewer sent in a video of a neighborhood in Temple, Texas. See the video in the viewer above. Many Texans across the state experienced a winter wonderland on Sunday. To see more photos, visit here. To check out up-to-date weather alerts, visit here.

HOUSTON – Today was a snow day at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. The athletic departments, students, teachers and staff took to social media to spread the joy of the winter wonderland on the campus. Here are some of the photos and videos from Twitter:

pic.twitter.com/NjNUMcYbQo — Luke Jordan (@LukeJordanEAVI) January 10, 2021We are enjoying our first snow day here! pic.twitter.com/NOQhIiSYOd — Tamra S (@tamra_snell) January 10, 2021The kids saw snow today for the first time in years and made a Texas sized snowman. (Not “everything” is bigger here, after all) pic.twitter.com/7Cn3ORdXZ2 — Moving & Baking (@movingandbaking) January 10, 2021Acie is LOVING her snow day in Austin, TX!!!! #snow #SundayMorning #dogsoftwitter pic.twitter.com/lBr3Q9ul6b — Shin FireyPaperMario (@FireyPaperMario) January 10, 2021Snow day in Texas 🥶❄️☃️ pic.twitter.com/LZMTbMmYQf — Mav And (@mommy_mav) January 10, 2021Akin to seeing a unicorn in Central Texas. Just a few inches of snow but we’ll take it in West Texas!

HOUSTON – KPRC 2′s Andy Cerota spoke with a TxDOT representative Danny Perez about the wintry weather expected this weekend, as well as efforts to mitigate its effect throughout the Houston area. Perez said a substance called brine -- made of salt and water -- is currently being spread on some area roadways ahead of the weekend weather. Crews are wrapping up pre-treating for the potential for wintry weather this weekend in the Northwest portion of Harris County. This treatment is being done as a precaution in case the area is impacted by wintry weather this weekend. pic.twitter.com/M2aC016ccs — TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHouston) January 8, 2021To watch his full interview, check back to this story for the video.

Snow is possible this weekend, but getting it in Houston will be a tall order! Houston, TX – The idea of a winter Sunday Snow-prise is all the buzz right now and so let’s start with just how we end up getting snow, sleet, freezing rain and plain, cold rain. You can see that if snow makes it all the way to the ground then it encounters no wedge of warm air and stays as snow. More warm air will turn the snow to rain which may refreeze at the surface (think bridges and overpasses especially) which is freezing rain, or ice. Obviously, the farther north from Houston has the best chance for actual snow because it will be colder.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Where can I find snow close to us to take my family for the weekend? Answer: Colorado is the nearest state to Texas in which snow is guaranteed. The National Weather Service reports a 93-100% chance of at least one inch of snow across most of the state. You can see a map of current snowfall depths and snow forecasts from the National Weather Service by clicking here.

“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

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.

With a nod to Agatha Christie, Ruth Ware creates a deadly mystery in "One by One" (Scout Press). It is 1:52 p.m. Outside the window the sky is iron gray, and the snowflakes swirl hypnotically past. Excerpted from "One By One" by Ruth Ware. Copyright © 2020 by Ruth Ware. Excerpted with permission by Scout Press, a division of Simon & Schuster, Inc.For more info:

More than 70 million affected by winter storm with heavy snow in Northeast More than 70 million Americans have been affected by a big winter storm overnight. Parts of the Northeast region have gotten more than 2 feet of snow. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest.

NYC sees more snow in one day than all of last winter season

A woman waits for a Long Island Rail Road train in the Queens borough of New York as snow falls at the start of an oncoming snow storm, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK – Snow continued to fall Thursday during a key period in the coronavirus pandemic, days after the start of the U.S. vaccination campaign and in the thick of a virus surge that has throngs of people seeking tests daily. Snow fell from northern Virginia to parts of New England on Wednesday. But we are on it and following it,” he told Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends.”The need for vaccines prompted New Jersey Gov. The National Weather Service reported that parts of Centre County were hit with as much as 13 inches (33 centimeters) of snow by Wednesday night.

Major storm hits East Coast with heavy snow and fierce winds Some areas along the East Coast could see more than two feet of snow in the season's first major storm. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Maryland and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN from New York City's Central Park, where heavy snow is piling up quickly.

Major storm hits East Coast with heavy snow and fierce winds Some areas along the East Coast could see more than two feet of snow in the season's first major storm. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Maryland and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN from New York City's Central Park, where heavy snow is piling up quickly.

A woman waits for a Long Island Rail Road train in the Queens borough of New York as snow falls at the start of an oncoming snow storm, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. Snow was falling from northern Virginia to points north of New York City by late afternoon. “Our theme today ought to be, ‘If it’s not one thing, it’s another,’” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said as he gave residents storm guidance that's new this year — mask up if you help your neighbors shovel. In New York City, officials braced for the biggest storm in about three years.

NYC sees more snow in one day than all of last winter season

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Ghosts, skeletons, princesses and black cats roamed the streets as usual this Halloween, but they kept their distance, wore face coverings and carried hand sanitizer in their quest for treats. Like with everything else this year, the pandemic also left its mark on Halloween. Parades, parties and haunted houses were canceled due to bans on large gatherings and concerns that spooky celebrations could spread the coronavirus. In the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Tomeka Ray took her 4-year-old daughter, Diamond, trick-or-treating in the afternoon. Caden Korchuk, 11, and friend Jayden Schoning, 10, both dressed as skeletons, also appreciated getting their candy delivered from a distance.

Initially, forecasters expected the season’s first snow event to be over by about 10 a.m., but Sullivan said the time frame was pushed back. Donofrio said just as it was in the northwest suburbs, snow in the city was expected to stick to grass but not to pavement. Donofrio said he doesn’t expect measurable snowfall, and although it may stick to the grass for a short time, the snow will melt by day’s end.

Bad Bunny, left, accepts the award for social artist of the year at the Billboard Latin Music Awards on April 25, 2019, in Las Vegas and Daddy Yankee accepts the award for favorite male artist at the Latin American Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Oct. 25, 2018, in Los Angeles. Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee triumphed at the Billboard Latin Music Awards Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, claiming seven trophies apiece at the pandemic-delayed show. (AP Photo)SUNRISE, Fla. – Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee triumphed at the Billboard Latin Music Awards Wednesday, claiming seven trophies apiece at the pandemic-delayed show. Daddy Yankee won six of his awards for his hit “Con Calma,” which featured the 1990s artist Snow. His honors included the hot Latin song aware, and song of the year honors for streaming and airplay and digital platforms.

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, Megan Thee Stallion arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, N.J.. The rapper says she was shot multiple times, but expects to fully recover. The 25-year-old said in an Instagram post Wednesday that she had gunshot wounds from a crime committed against her Sunday with the intent to harm her and feels lucky to be alive. She did not say who shot her or why, and Los Angeles police had no immediate comment. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, Megan Thee Stallion arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, N.J.. The rapper says she was shot multiple times, but expects to fully recover. The 25-year-old said in an Instagram post Wednesday that she had gunshot wounds from a crime committed against her Sunday with the intent to harm her and feels lucky to be alive. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Rapper Megan Thee Stallion said Wednesday that she was shot multiple times on Sunday, but expects to fully recover. He had no comment on Pete's Instagram post, but said it has been pointed out to the detectives in the case, who are looking into it.

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019, file photo, Megan Thee Stallion performs at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The singer says she works extremely hard in the studio when it comes to writing music, so when she almost couldnt release her new album due to drama with her record label, she was anxious and uneasy. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK, N.Y. – Megan Thee Stallion says she works extremely hard in the studio writing music, and so became more than a little worried when she almost couldn’t release her new album because of a dispute with her record label. Stallion accused the label of not sharing data on her music sales with her management. Stallion said she’s happy she decided to sign with Roc Nation to help manage her growing career.

A cold and blustery winter storm unleashed downpours and extensive snowfall on Southern California, triggering a tornado and snarling post-Christmas travel on major routes Thursday. A truck driver was found unresponsive in a rig stopped along I-5 in Tejon Pass. A snow plows clears the roads in the Angeles National Forest north of Los Angeles, California December 26, 2019 after a cold winter storm brought heavy rain, snow and strong winds to much of southern California. I-5 rises to more than 4,100 feet (1,250 meters) in Tejon Pass between Los Angeles and the San Joaquin Valley. Snow blankets the Angeles National Forest north of Los Angeles, California December 26, 2019 after a cold winter storm brought heavy rain, snow and strong winds to much of southern California.

On Dec. 22, 2004, a cold front made its way across the South Texas region, plunging temperatures into the mid-30s with frigid weather continuing into the next day. Annotated satellite imagery of South Texas and north-eastern Mexico on Christmas Day morning in 2004. (NASA EODIS Worldview)Although the Houston metro didn’t receive a foot of snow, parts of southwest Houston and the greater area did receive a few inches. Snowfall Totals from 2004 (National Weather Service)The real Christmas miracle took place in a large portion of South Texas where amounts from 6 to 12 inches of snow were recorded. Video of snow in Houston 2004Do you remember when it snowed in 2004?