Towson, MD
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Virginia National Guard Deployed To Help With Snow Storm Virginia National Guard Deployed To Help With Snow Storm
Virginia National Guard Deployed To Help With Snow Storm Several days after a snowstorm clogged I-95 in Virginia and left thousands of commuters stranded for hours, the state's national guard has been activated to help with a second snowstorm. The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 40 Soldiers and Airmen for severe winter weather response duty on Jan. 6. About 20 Soldiers are on duty in the Southwest Virginia area and ready to respond, and about 20 Airmen are mustered in the Virginia Beach area. Both groups are equipped with chain saws to conduct debris reduction operations to clear fallen trees to open blocked roads, and they wi…

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by Joe Gomez
Gaithersburg, MD
News
How Much Snow Did You Get? These Are Totals In Maryland How Much Snow Did You Get? These Are Totals In Maryland
How Much Snow Did You Get? These Are Totals In Maryland Several inches of snow fell overnight in the second winter storm to blast the area this week, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in the south received the least amount of snow, while further west in Garret County there were reports of up to 8 inches of snowfall. Even though the snow has stopped for today forecasters are warning that temperatures will continue to be near-freezing and wont go above 30 degrees. Snow totals from Friday's storm in Maryland.National Weather Service Click here to see how many inches of snow your area got.

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by Joe Gomez
Massapequa, NY
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Brookfield, CT
News
Separate Tractor-Trailer Crashes Cause I-95 Closures Separate Tractor-Trailer Crashes Cause I-95 Closures
Separate Tractor-Trailer Crashes Cause I-95 Closures Two separate tractor-trailer crashes have caused closures on I-95 in Fairfield County amid the treacherous travel conditions following the arrival of a strong winter storm. The first crash took place around 7:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 7 on I-95 southbound at the Exit 30 off-ramp in Stratford, due to a tractor-trailer down an embankment.  The right and center lanes are expected to be closed for at least another hour as of just before 9 a.m. Related Story: Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel The second crash is located on I-95 so…

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by Kathy Reakes
Greenwich, CT
Weather
Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel
Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel Projected snowfall totals climbed again as a winter storm causing hazardous driving conditions and school closures throughout the Northeast has spread across the region. The storm system arrived late Thursday night, Jan. 6, and is expected to push off the East Coast by around midday Friday, Jan. 7. By 7 a.m. Friday, many areas had already reported seeing 6 inches of accumulations. In Columbia, Connecticut, located in Tolland County, 12 inches had already fallen by around daybreak Friday with the snow described as fluffy and picturesque. Travel has become very hazardous across all area road…

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by Joe Lombardi
Middletown, NJ
Schools
Snow Day! Dozens Of NJ School Districts Closed Friday, Jan. 7 Snow Day! Dozens Of NJ School Districts Closed Friday, Jan. 7
Snow Day! Dozens Of NJ School Districts Closed Friday, Jan. 7 A winter storm is expected to wallop parts of New Jersey with between three and five inches of snow late Thursday night into Friday morning. Several school districts are taking action. Below are the districts with closures or delays on Friday, Jan. 7 (last updated 10 a.m.). Asbury Park: 2-hour delay Barnegat: Remote Bedminster: closed Bergenfield: closed Bernards Township: Remote Bloomfield: Closed Bound Brook: closed Brick: closed Butler: Closed Clifton: Closed Clinton - Glen Gardner School District: Closed Colts Neck: 2-hour delay Dumont: closed East Windsor Regional - Hightstown: Close…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bowie, MD
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El Salvadorian Brothers Dead After Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland El Salvadorian Brothers Dead After Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland
El Salvadorian Brothers Dead After Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland Two men in Prince George's County who died on Jan. 4 from possible carbon monoxide poisoning when their home lost power, have been identified as brothers. A family relative says Carlos Ramon Carranza, 39, and Luis Eduardo Carranza, 26,  had just moved to the U.S. five years ago from El Salvador to start a new business. Un homenaje a mis primos Carlos Ramon Carranza y Luis Eduardo Carranza, a San Alejo nos duele estas grandes pérdidas,... Posted by Reynaldo Castro - San Alejo on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 The two men lost power during the winter storm that hit Maryland on Jan. 3, and…

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by Joe Gomez
Greenwich, CT
Weather
New Snowfall Projections Released For Winter Storm Taking Aim On Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Winter Storm Taking Aim On Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Winter Storm Taking Aim On Region New projected snowfall totals have been released for a potentially major winter storm taking aim on the Northeast. The timeframe for the storm is overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, into Friday, Jan. 7. A general 2 to 4 inches of accumulation is now expected, including in areas as far south as New York City and Long Island, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement released late Wednesday afternoon, Friday, Jan. 5. "The snowfall is expected to impact the Friday morning commute," the statement said. Much of the region could see as much as 6 inches of snow…

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by Joe Lombardi
Greenwich, CT
Weather
New Winter Storm Could Bring Up To 6 Inches Of Snowfall To Region New Winter Storm Could Bring Up To 6 Inches Of Snowfall To Region
New Winter Storm Could Bring Up To 6 Inches Of Snowfall To Region A potentially major winter storm could bring up to a half-foot of snowfall to much of the Northeast. The timeframe for the storm is overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, into Friday, Jan. 7. Much of the region could see 3 to 6 inches of snowfall, with 1 to 3 inches currently expected closer to the coast, according to AccuWeather. (See the image above.) Though it's still a few days out, and there remains uncertainty regarding the track of the storm, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said, “I’m convinced there will be a storm Thursday into Friday.” Tuesday, Jan. 4 wil…

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by Joe Lombardi
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Police In Maryland Announce 'Snow Emergency' Police In Maryland Announce 'Snow Emergency'
Police In Maryland Announce 'Snow Emergency' Maryland State Police say snow emergency plans are in effect in several counties due to the winter storm blasting through the state. When snow emergency plans are in effect Maryland law requires motorists to operate vehicles that are equipped with snow tires to do so as designated by the manufacturer or equipped with chains. During the declaration of a snow emergency, a person may not park a vehicle on any highway designated as a snow emergency route. Violators will be towed. The counties impacted are:   Anne Arundel Calvert Caroline Charles Dorchester Howard Kent Montgomery P…

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by Joe Gomez
Towson, MD
Weather
Nearly 12 Inches Of Snow Could Fall Across Parts Of Maryland Nearly 12 Inches Of Snow Could Fall Across Parts Of Maryland
Nearly 12 Inches Of Snow Could Fall Across Parts Of Maryland Sleet and freezing rain were changing over to snow Monday morning in parts of Maryland, where up to a foot was expected by the end of the day. See map above for expected snow totals. A winter storm warning was in effect in Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties. A winter weather advisory was in effect in Baltimore County. Snowfall was expected to slow between 1 and 4 p.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
Rivertowns, NY
Weather
Christmas Gets Off To Slippery Start With More Wintry Weather On Way: Here's The Latest Christmas Gets Off To Slippery Start With More Wintry Weather On Way: Here's The Latest
Christmas Gets Off To Slippery Start With More Wintry Weather On Way: Here's The Latest Christmas Day has gotten off to a slippery start with a mix of scattered showers, freezing rain, and light snow in the region. Icy conditions will gradually dissipate as the high temperature reaches the low to mid 40s on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 25.  Rain will continue at times during the day, mainly through the morning into the early afternoon on Christmas. Up to a half-inch of rainfall is possible. (See the first image above.) A new round of precipitation is possible overnight, but the temperature will stay above the freezing mark for much of the region. Snowfall is possible in the …

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by Joe Lombardi