Record Snowfall Extends Ski Season
Ski resorts, located along the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, are attracting more skiers and snowboarders after record snowfalls. The Sierra typically gets snowfall in April, but this season the area has seen more than 61 feet of snow — just a few feet shy …
Volcano’s Eruption Boosts Tourism
The eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano has sparked an increase in the number of tourists who want to check out the spectacular lava show. According to the National Park Service, there has been an increase in visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park since last Saturday …
Earthquake Rattles New Zealand City
At least 75 people are dead after a 6.3-magnitude quake rocked Christchurch, New Zealand’s second-largest city, on Tuesday. Prime Minister John Key said the world may be witnessing “New Zealand’s darkest day.” The city’s airport was shut down and the hospital evacuated. Rescue crews are …
Weather Blitzes Super Bowl Travel
Football fans whose flights had been canceled scrambled Saturday to get to Dallas for Super Bowl XLV, while those already in town were dealing with frigid temperatures and over 5 inches of snow — twice Dallas’ annual average. A fresh blast of snow and ice …
Volcano Erupts Again in Japan
Shinmoedake, a volcano in southern Japan, erupted for the ninth time in a week. The 4,660-foot volcano spewed a cloud of smoke and ash as high as 4,920 feet on Wednesday. Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued a level 3 alert, which indicates an eruption may seriously …
Monster Blizzard Freezes US Travel
A major snowstorm that slammed the Midwest has now moved to the Northeast region of the US. The storm hit Boston hard with rain and ice, forcing Logan airport to close. Although the brunt of the storm has moved, Chicago O’Hare airport remains closed after …
Snowstorm Cripples the Midwest
A major storm of ice, snow and freezing rain has forced airlines to cancel more than 4,500 flights. The 2,100-mile stretch of wintery weather – from Texas to Maine – has halted airport traffic and closed airports, including Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport and …
A Stranded Traveler Relives His Saga
More than a month ago, Mate Tokic spent an unplanned week in London when a winter storm crippled Heathrow Airport and curtailed his plans to be with family in the Washington, DC area a full week before Christmas. Tokic was able to avoid overnight stays …
Death Toll Rises From Brazil Mudslides
The official death toll from Brazil’s mudslide disaster has risen to 803. Nova Friburgo, near Rio de Janeiro, is the hardest-hit town, where 389 deaths were recorded. A total of 400 lives were lost in other towns, including Teresopolis, Peropolis and Sumidouro. According to the …
Snowstorm Slows Runway Traffic
Before you head to the airport today and tomorrow, do yourself a favor and check with your airline carrier to see if your flight has been delayed or canceled. The US is getting its second snow punch of 2011, and the governors of Alabama, Georgia, …
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