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Weather

State of emergency: Looking back at the November storm of 2000

State of emergency: Looking back at the November storm of 2000

  • Staff

At 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2000, snow began to fall in downtown Buffalo. Though skies were dark, snow was intermittent before intensifying after noon. By the next morning, 24.9 inches had fallen.

Looking back at Buffalo's memorable November storms

Looking back at Buffalo's memorable November storms

    Major snows in the days before Thanksgiving are relatively rare, but always memorable.

    'Wall of snow': A look back at the November storm of 2014

    'Wall of snow': A look back at the November storm of 2014

    • News staff

    Here is a look at our coverage − chock-full of photos, stories and videos − from the deadly storm that began on Nov. 17, 2014, and raged on for days in parts of Western New York.

    180 dramatic weather photos from the RTD archives

    180 dramatic weather photos from the RTD archives

    • Paul Whelan
    Photos: Snow in Richmond

    Photos: Snow in Richmond

      Power restoration work slowed by high winds

      Power restoration work slowed by high winds

      • Jeff Reid

      Downed trees, frequent wind gusts and landslides are hampering AEP restoration work

      Franklin County residents still recovering after ice storm

      Franklin County residents still recovering after ice storm

      • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

      Families made use of a warming shelter at Franklin County High School on Friday after many have faced days without power due to Tuesday's winter storm.

      Power restoration work slowed by high winds

      Power restoration work slowed by high winds

        Downed trees, frequent wind gusts and landslides are hampering AEP restoration work

        Franklin County residents still recovering after ice storm

        Franklin County residents still recovering after ice storm

          Families made use of a warming shelter at Franklin County High School on Friday after many have faced days without power due to Tuesday's winter storm.

          Region gets more winter - and snowballs fly

          Region gets more winter - and snowballs fly

            The Roanoke and New River valleys received 4 to 8 inches of snow during the winter storm that rolled in early Tuesday morning.

            Power outages linger in Franklin County; more snow due Friday evening

            Power outages linger in Franklin County; more snow due Friday evening

              Appalachian Power Co. said Thursday morning that it expected to restore power to the remaining 2,000 Franklin County customers without electricity by that evening.

              First snow turns icy for Franklin County, knocks out power to thousands

              First snow turns icy for Franklin County, knocks out power to thousands

                Winter Storm Blair brought more ice than snow to much of Franklin County. Crews are responding to multiple downed trees and power lines in addition to unsafe conditions on the roads.

                Archive photos: Do you remember Virginia's biggest weather events of the 1980s?

                Archive photos: Do you remember Virginia's biggest weather events of the 1980s?

                  The 1980s: it was the first decade of around-the-clock weather on television, and the last time the heart of Richmond wasn't protected by a floodwall.

                  Looking back: A paralyzed Buffalo, a daring rescue and the November storm of 1974

                  Looking back: A paralyzed Buffalo, a daring rescue and the November storm of 1974

                    When we talk about November storms, most think of the "Wall of Snow" in 2014 or the pre-Thanksgiving snowstorm of 2000. But 50 years ago today, a "freak storm" snarled Buffalo and its Northtowns.

                    Drought advisories lifted in Roanoke, New River valleys

                    Drought advisories lifted in Roanoke, New River valleys

                    Rain from Tropical Storm Debby replenished water levels in a significant portion of the state, according to the state Department of Environmental Quality.

                    Big break in humidity for Virginia, how long will it last?

                    Big break in humidity for Virginia, how long will it last?

                    Lower humidity means cooler nights the rest of the week.

                    Memorial Day severe storms forecast across VA and NC

                    Memorial Day severe storms forecast across VA and NC

                    Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move through on Monday.

                    Update: Severe T-storm Watch until midnight Sunday night for much of Virginia

                    Update: Severe T-storm Watch until midnight Sunday night for much of Virginia

                    Conditions are increasingly favorable for damaging thunderstorms in Virginia during Sunday evening.

                    Virginia weekend forecast brings showers | Here's when to expect them

                    Virginia weekend forecast brings showers | Here's when to expect them

                    Several rounds are ahead with a final batch on Monday before a break in humidity

                    Rainy forecast again for Virginia this weekend

                    Rainy forecast again for Virginia this weekend

                    Both days will be cloudy and cool, even away from the rain.

                    Summer outlook brings big heat to U.S. again for 2024

                    Summer outlook brings big heat to U.S. again for 2024

                    It is not a new normal. It is normal that will get hotter every year.

                    How long will rain linger in the Virginia forecast Wednesday?

                    How long will rain linger in the Virginia forecast Wednesday?

                    Most of it will be in the western part of the state, and more is ahead for the weekend

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                    Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                    Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                    Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                    Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                    Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                    Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                    Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                    Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                    Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

                    Wet forecast for Virginia this week, how much rain to expect?

                    Wet forecast for Virginia this week, how much rain to expect?

                    One to two inches of rain will fall before the weekend ends

                    How much cooler is the Virginia weekend forecast?

                    How much cooler is the Virginia weekend forecast?

                    Temperatures will hover a few degrees below normal, with the biggest chill on Saturday.

                    Severe storm threat continues in Virginia: Here's when to expect them

                    Severe storm threat continues in Virginia: Here's when to expect them

                    Several waves of showers and storms ahead before a less humid weekend

                    Learn more about severe weather and protect yourself with these explainers

                    Learn more about severe weather and protect yourself with these explainers

                    Our Lee Weather Team of Kirsten Lang, Matt Holiner, Sean Sublette and Joe Martucci is keeping a close watch on impending severe weather conditions in your area. 

                    Warm Virginia week ahead, when does rain return?

                    Warm Virginia week ahead, when does rain return?

                    For most of the next 2 weeks, temperatures are expected to be near or above normal

                    Cool Friday in VA, Sean Sublette has full weekend forecast

                    Cool Friday in VA, Sean Sublette has full weekend forecast

                    Temperatures will bounce back into the 80s on Sunday

                    Consistently warmer weather just ahead for Virginia

                    Consistently warmer weather just ahead for Virginia

                    Afternoons in the 70s and 80s will be common starting next week

                    Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m. for much of Virginia

                    Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m. for much of Virginia

                    Damaging winds are especially likely in these storms as they push southward across the state Monday afternoon and evening

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