Weather

Newsweek -  A powerful winter storm system is sweeping across parts of the United States, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue winter storm warnings for Alaska, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Forecasters anticipate significant snowfall, icy conditions, and high winds, potentially causing hazardous travel and impacting communities in these states. Local authorities have warned of likely delays in travel and encouraged residents to exercise extreme caution on the roads.  

NPR - Rafael has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane. It's expected to batter the Cayman Islands and Cuba before moving into the Gulf of Mexico.