Gusty winds to buffet Atlantic Canada as yet another storm arrives

Gusty winds to buffet Atlantic Canada as yet another storm arrives

Widespread wind gusts of 70-80 km/h are possible across the Maritimes on Monday, with the highest gusts expected for coastal communities. Generally, rainfall totals will remain on the lighter side, with 10-30 mm falling in the gauges by the end of the day. The greatest rainfall accumulations are expected along the coast in Nova Scotia, … Read more

DPW, electrical crews preparing for messy weather moving into the region

DPW, electrical crews preparing for messy weather moving into the region

AMHERST, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Crews and town officials in Amherst are gearing up for messy weather could impact parts of western Massachusetts into Wednesday. Ahead of the weather changing and taking into consideration that we’re only two days away from Thanksgiving and many drivers are expected to hit the roads on Wednesday, Amherst DPW crews … Read more

When will Europe’s ski resorts open? Heavy snow means an early start to the season

When will Europe’s ski resorts open? Heavy snow means an early start to the season

Some slopes have reported over a metre of fresh snow in the last week, and more is on the way. ADVERTISEMENT Ski season is starting early in some places as resorts across Europe have welcomed bumper snowfall. After persistently warm weather in October, the Alps saw chilly weather and heavy snow in the first weeks … Read more

When will Europe’s ski resorts open? Heavy snow could mean an early start to the season

When will Europe’s ski resorts open? Heavy snow could mean an early start to the season

Some slopes have reported over a metre of fresh snow in the last week, and more is on the way. ADVERTISEMENT Ski season could start early in some places as resorts across Europe have welcomed bumper snowfall. After persistently warm weather in October, the Alps have seen chilly weather and heavy snow in the first … Read more

Heavy snow piles up in central Newfoundland, tricky Thursday travel

Heavy snow piles up in central Newfoundland, tricky Thursday travel

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate with the accumulating snow and winds, and drivers are being urged to plan ahead. St. John’s will be spared by the snow as rainfall blankets the Avalon, with 20-30 mm forecast during the event. No major systems are expected Friday through … Read more

MDT faces staffing shortages in Bozeman as winter weather approaches

MDT faces staffing shortages in Bozeman as winter weather approaches

BOZEMAN — As forecasts predict that snow is just around the corner for Bozeman, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) prepares to start snow plowing, despite staffing issues. “Currently we have 12 snowplows for the Bozeman-Gateway area. To be fully staffed we would need closer to 28,” explained Ted Jones, MDT maintenance chief. To account … Read more

MDT is preparing staff and snowplows for the winter

MDT is preparing staff and snowplows for the winter

HELENA — With winter approaching, the Montana Department of Transportation is gearing up its snowplows. Montana is the nation’s fourth-largest state making the clearing of snow on state roadways no small feat. “We plow anywhere between 3 and 4 ½ million miles of our roads a year,” said Doug McBroom, the Maintenance Operations Manager for … Read more