ATLANTA

Rare winter storm sweeps across the South: What to know

by

Parts of the South not accustomed to winter weather saw a mix of snow and sleet on Friday, as officials closed schools and warned that travel could be nearly impossible. Winter storm warnings were in effect from eastern Oklahoma to Virginia, and snow and freezing rain fell in cities including Jackson, Miss.; Birmingham, Ala.; and … Read more

Heavy snow and ice are forecast across the southern US on Thursday and Friday

by

Snow and sleet fell across parts of North Texas, Oklahoma and western Arkansas on Thursday, as forecasters warned that “heavy snow and breaking ice” would accumulate across the South by the end of the week. On Thursday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, where more than … Read more