NPR

Rain And Snow Vex Both Coasts

The Northeast dealt with canceled flights and power outages Thursday after heavy snowfall. Rain fell hard in Southern California and residents remained alert to the risk of mud and debris flow.

Powerful storms hit both sides of the country, leaving East Coasters digging out from an early spring nor'easter on Thursday while some Southern Californians remained alert to the potential of flooding and mudslides from heavy rain.

The snowstorm tapered off Thursday, leaving behind an East Coast blanketed in snow of up to a foot or more, knocking out power to

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from NPR

NPR2 min read
Short-term Loss For Long-term Gain? The Ethical Dilemma At The Heart Of EVs
As mines meet mineral demands for electric vehicles, they put communities and ecosystems at risk. Sustainability researcher Elsa Dominish says the EV industry cannot repeat fossil fuel's mistakes.
NPR4 min read
Yes, Apple's New IPad Ad Is Ugly And Crushing, But Art Can't Be Flattened
The newest iPad ad depicts instruments, books and art supplies flattened into Apple's thinnest product ever. But anyone who owns and loves art in any form knows: The practicality isn't the point.
NPR2 min read
2 Skiers Killed After Being Caught In Utah Avalanche, Sheriff Says
Two skiers were killed and one was rescued after they were buried in an avalanche in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City that occurred after several days of spring snowstorms, authorities said.

Related Books & Audiobooks