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Snowflake Cold

Romania gripped by cold weather, snow ahead of Orthodox Easter

Radu Dumitrescu
Romania-Insider.com
Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:22 UTC
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Romania is in the grips of weather specific to winter, such as low temperatures, blizzards and snow. These days, planes were grounded, schools shut and roads were blocked in several parts of the country due to snowfall and strong winds.

The meteorological service ANM issued orange and yellow code warnings and an information notice valid until Saturday, April 8.

"There is a cyclone formed south of the country, which brought significant amounts of precipitation, but at the same time, an atmospheric front of polar origin that brought temperature values ​​that are currently 8-12 degrees Celsius below the multi-year averages," Elena Mateescu, director-general of ANM, told Digi24. She added that temperatures may rise over the next week to around 14-17 degrees, but that rains will persist as well.

"We will have weather close to the thermal norm of the date for Palm Sunday, and for Easter, at this moment, temperature values ​​are estimated to be throughout the country between 14 to 17-18 degrees, including in the capital," said the meteorologist.

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Ice Cube

Hundreds of thousands lose power as freezing rain hits Ontario and Quebec


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Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:06 UTC
Fallen tree branches are shown on a street
© Graham Hughes/APFallen tree branches are shown on a street following an accumulation of ice rain in Montreal, Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Freezing rain and thunderstorms pummeled parts of Ontario and Quebec on Wednesday, knocking out power for about 800,000 people, officials reported.

Quebec's power utility said shortly after 5 p.m. that more than 676,000 of its 4.5 million customers had no electricity as much of the province remained under a freezing rain warning.

"What's causing the outages is the mixture of precipitation and wind," Hydro-Québec spokeswoman Gabrielle Leblanc said. "It weighs down the vegetation. There can be branches and trees that fall on the lines."

In Montreal, more than 316,000 customers had lost power, while 171,000 people were hit with outages in the Montérégie region, south of the city.

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Snowflake

April blizzard dumps 26 inches of snow in Casper, Wyoming - breaking 40-year snowfall record

Klark Byrd
county17.com
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:31 UTC
Charlie Powell clears his sidewalk in
© Dan Cepeda, Oil City NewsCharlie Powell clears his sidewalk in central Casper after record-breaking snowfall in Casper on Tuesday, April, 4, 2023.
Snowfall in what has become a historic blizzard in central Wyoming has begun in Gillette, and it likely won't end until tonight.

The National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, is forecasting a 100% chance of heavy snow throughout the day today, enough so to issue a Winter Storm Warning for Gillette. Patchy blowing snow will be troublesome for travelers, particularly this afternoon. Today's forecast high is 24 degrees but with a northeast wind 16 to 20 mph and gusts reaching 31 mph, wind chills will dip as low as 7 degrees. Total daytime accumulation of 3 to 7 inches is possible.

Gillette city officials issued a Level I Snow Emergency on Monday ahead of the storm.

Elsewhere in the state, Casper saw the fall of a 40-year snowfall record in this storm with more than 26 inches of snow Monday. The previous record of just more than 24 inches was set in 1982, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton.

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Snowflake

Hawaii roads closed due to heavy snow from April snowstorm


Weatherboy
Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:21 UTC
Current webcam view of the Canada France
© Image: Center for Maunakea Stewardship / University of HawaiiCurrent webcam view of the Canada France Hawaii Telescope shows snow falling and accumulating on Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
Snowplows are busy on Hawaii's Big Island, removing snow that continues to fall on Mauna Kea, the tallest summit on the island and in the state. An April snowstorm has brought several inches of snow to the higher terrain of Hawaii, prompting officials to close roads until they're free of snow and ice.

In an update released this morning, the Mauna Kea Rangers wrote, "The access road to the summit of Maunakea is CLOSED to the public at the Visitor Information Station at an elevation of 9,200 feet due to snowy conditions, below-freezing temperatures, high humidity, and wet roadways that will likely develop into icy conditions."

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Snowflake

Springtime snow and gusts sweep across Balkans


AP
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:24 UTC
A man walks through a snow covered park
© AP Photo/Darko VojinovicA man walks through a snow covered park in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, April 4, 2023. An unusual occurrence of winter-like weather in spring swept through the Western Balkans Tuesday, bringing snow and gusts that have snarled traffic in the region.
An unusual occurrence of wintry weather in spring swept through the Western Balkans Tuesday, bringing snow and gusts that snarled traffic in the region.

Residents in the capitals of Serbia, Bosnia, and Kosovo woke to the sight of trees and bushes blanketed in snow.

In Croatia and Montenegro, strong winds stopped most ferry lines along the Adriatic Sea coastline and delayed a flight from Montenegro's capital, Podgorica, to Belgrade.

Authorities in Serbia said that a tree branch fell on two teenage girls in Belgrade, apparently brought down by wet and heavy snow. The girls were taken to a hospital as a precaution.

Snow blocked several roads in southern and southwestern Serbia and some villages were left without electricity, police said in a statement, urging caution.

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Cloud Precipitation

Kenya - More fatalities after floods in south

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:58 UTC
Searching for missing people after flash floods in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, Kenya, April 2023.
© Government of Taita Taveta CountySearching for missing people after flash floods in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, Kenya, April 2023.
Flash floods caused severe damage in Taita-Taveta County, southern Kenya, on 02 April 2023. Four people are feared dead.

Heavy rain fell in hilly areas surrounding the settlement of Kironge in Mwatate Sub-County on 02 April, triggering flash floods. Four people from the same family - an expectant mother and 3 children - were reported missing after their home was swept away late on 02 April. The body of one of the victims was later found. The search for the missing victims is ongoing.

Christine Saru Kilalo, Deputy Governor Taita Taveta County, visited the affected community on 03 April. She said the floods have left a "trail of destruction".

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Cloud Precipitation

Italy - Deadly flash floods in Calabria

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:55 UTC
Fire service helicopter searching for missing man in floods in Corigliano-Rossano, Calabria, Italy, 03 April 2023
© Vigili del FuocoFire service helicopter searching for missing man in floods in Corigliano-Rossano, Calabria, Italy, 03 April 2023
Firefighters in Italy report one person died after a vehicle was swept away by flash floods in the Calabria Region.

Stormy weather caused flash floods, landslides and wind damage in Calabria on 03 April. The worst affected areas were the provinces of Cosenza and Crotone.

Schools were closed in Savelli in the Province of Crotone due to adverse weather conditions. The commune recorded 118.2 mm of rain on 03 April.

Italy's Fire Service Vigili del Fuoco reported 13 interventions carried out by the firefighters in Cosenza Province. Vigili del Fuoco firefighters used a helicopter to search for a man reported missing after being swept away by floods in Corigliano-Rossano. Vigili del Fuoco later reported the man was found dead.

Several roads were closed, blocked by floods, fallen trees or landslide debris in the municipalities of ​​Acri and Longobucco.
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Arrow Down

Democratic Republic of the Congo - 20 killed in North Kivu landslide

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:39 UTC
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At least 20 people died after a landslide struck in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 02 April 2023.

The disaster occurred in the village of Bulwa in the Masisi territory of the North Kivu Province. News media in the country, quoting local officials and observers, said provisional figures show at least 19 people were killed and that the search for other victims was to continue.

The Provincial deputy of North Kivu, Alexis Bahunga, gave an update on the situation in a statement of early 03 April 2023. The Deputy said:

"More than 20 people have died in a landslide this Sunday 02.03.2023 in Bulwa, Gpt Buabo, in Masisi Territory; I offer my condolences to the population of Buabo and ask the Govt to assist these victim families by organizing a dignified funeral."

Heavy rain has also affected South Kivu Provine in recent days and road traffic linking the city of Uvira to Bukavu was suspended.

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Snowflake

Record-setting snow for Northern Michigan, more on the way for Upper Peninsula

Tanda Gmiter
MLive
Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:13 UTC
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While downstate areas have been getting rounds of rain, thunder and even a weak tornado, Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula have been getting an astonishing amount of snow in the last few days.

Wave after wave of snow has moved through some areas of the U.P., with one town reporting 22 inches of snow falling between Thursday night and Saturday morning. In some areas, snowfall was so intense it was piling up at a rate of 5 inches per hour. Widespread power outages were also reported Saturday in the U.P., with restoration times delayed by the bad weather conditions.

Below are some of the recent snow totals reported to the National Weather Service offices in Gaylord and Marquette.

"As the record-setting snowfall event comes to a close, here are some of the highest snowfall reports we have received," the NWS meteorologists in Gaylord said, referencing the snow totals roundup being shared in the photo below. "Most of this snow fell within a 12-hour window with rates at 3-5 inches per hour."

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Cloud Lightning

Lightning strike kills 5 livestock in Assam, India


Pratidin Time
Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:20 UTC
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In yet another tragic incident that took place at Bardowa Luit Chapari in Majuli, five livestock died due to lightning strikes while several others were injured.

According to the sources, the incident occurred around 4 pm on Sunday, when the sky was ominous and there was overcast. The livestock were grazing in an open field when the lightning struck them. The intensity of the lightning was that it killed five animals on the spot.

The locals rushed to the spot upon hearing the commotion and immediately informed the local authorities. The injured animals were immediately taken to the veterinary hospital for treatment, where they are currently being treated by the doctor.
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