Breaking News: Winter Storms Bring Heavy Snow to US, Heatwave Grips Australia
A series of winter storms are impacting the United states, while together, Australia is experiencing a stark contrast with a developing heatwave as its summer season begins.
Recent heavy snowfall, reaching up to 35cm in some areas last weekend, has shifted eastward.A storm system moving across Wyoming adn Colorado delivered continuous snowfall through Thursday morning, with central Colorado and northern New mexico receiving accumulations of up to 30cm. The Denver region experienced its first notable snowfall of the winter, leading to nearly 1,000 flight delays or cancellations on Wednesday and Thursday.Dense fog, reducing visibility to 100-200 metres in northern Colorado on Thursday morning, further elaborate conditions. another winter storm is forecast to bring renewed heavy snowfall to the Rocky Mountains starting Friday, accompanied by strong winds and blizzard conditions. Abnormally cold weather is expected to persist across much of the central and northern US.
Meanwhile, Australia is facing extreme temperatures. Freezing conditions and snow have fallen in the south-east, while a heatwave is sweeping across the west, with temperatures exceeding 40C. Daytime maximums are predicted to reach the mid-40s in central Australia by the weekend, and the heatwave is expected to spread across the country through next week. Authorities have issued fire weather warnings, especially for southern New South Wales on Friday, and are advising residents and tourists to take precautions against the heat, including staying indoors and utilizing air conditioning. The wildfire risk has increased significantly.
