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Parts of northern Iowa are under a blizzard warning and east central Iowa, including Ames, an ice storm warning, as the state prepares for another round of snow. The National Weather Service strongly advises against travel to portions of the state expected to be hit by the storm that could produce a mix of precipitation, including freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Source: USA TODAY Winter weather can be extreme, especially during snowstorms or blizzards. If there is a blizzard warning, you should prepare for snowstorms to keep your family safe and avoid last-minute hassles.  You can protect your home from the effects of a blizzard or other severe winter weather by making some preparation before the onset of the storm.  Concrete Safe Ice Melt Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now Winter Can Be A Tough Time For Homeowners.  Keep Your Driveway Clean Sw...

A brutal winter storm that  has stretched 2,600 miles coast to coast  battered states from the West to the East Coast on Wednesday, moving into parts of Pennsylvania, New York and New England. The storm knocked out power to more than 100,000 households in California early Wednesday, shuttered highways and prompted more than 1,000 flight cancellations. Residents in Western states and the Plains have faced severe winter weather for several days already this week and may see  blizzard conditions  and significant snowfall. Michigan ice storm leaves homes in the dark More than 579,000 homes and businesses were left in the dark Wednesday night,  according to poweroutage.us , as the rare winter storm’s heavy ice ripped down tree limbs and power lines across the state.  Source: USA TODAY Blizzards are severe winter storms that combine snow and winds gushing at a very high speed. During the storm, there is low visibility and driving around is really ...

A significant storm over the last several days created many impacts across California, causing some cities to flood, and higher elevations to record several feet of snow. More than 7 inches of rain fell in Ventura County, causing flash flooding early Saturday morning  according to The Associated Press.  The excess rain caused roads to flood, which stranded cars on roadways. On Saturday morning,  the Los Angeles Fire Department ground and air responders  rescued four people and five animals from flooding in Encino. Two of the individuals were suffering from hypothermia and were transported to an area hospital. The other individuals and the five animals were all uninjured. Source: By AccuWeather Snow is falling in California! It’s a winter wonderland as snowflakes drift down from the sky and blanket the state in white. This is a rare sight as California is not known for its winter weather. But over the past few years, due to climate change, snowfall has become mo...

LAKEVILLE, Minn. —  Another day, another snowfall, and another pile. That’s the reality – and burden – for many residents and public works crews in the metro. Residents in Lakeville say the snow is getting to be a bit much. For Christine Roy, she’s been clearing driveways and sidewalks, over and over again.  “The end of our driveway is like over what we can see over. It’s very high,” she said. According to the National Weather Service, it’s been 100 straight days with at least one inch of snow on the ground in the Twin Cities. In another month it’ll be a new record. Source: CBS News Getting rid of the snow is one of the winter pet peeves. Rock salt is a popular ice melt solution but not the best one. The same goes for chemical-based ice melt. In this article, we will discuss various problems related to snow. We will also talk about choosing an ice melt safe for concrete, roof, plants, and pets that we should use. Conc...