Weather Woes: Storms Hit US with Snow, Ice, and a Tornado

A wild weekend of weather rolled across the US, packing a punch from coast to coast. Heavy snow piled up in upstate New York, with over 33 inches reported near Orchard Park. Meanwhile, an ice storm gripped parts of the Midwest, closing stretches of Interstate 80 due to slippery conditions. The action didn't stop there—a tornado struck Scotts Valley, California, flipping cars and damaging property. In San Francisco, winds were so strong that bay water spilled onto the Embarcadero. Weather experts worked hard to keep everyone safe, warning residents to take shelter, even though basements aren't common in the area. Trees and power lines went down in these storms, and at least one life was lost—a 57-year-old woman in Nebraska. As for California's Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Live music festival braved the winter storm warning, with performers like Lil Wayne and Diplo scheduled. Despite the chaos, some good news came with warmer air moving in to melt ice and help folks get back to their normal routines.