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Johnston Clears Roads, Restarts Trash Pickup After Blizzard

Town crews spent $100,000 on cleanup, are still widening roads for safety

Rhode Island Driver Cruises with Mountain of Snow on SUV After Blizzard

Viral video shows driver relying on tiny cleared window for visibility after historic winter storm.

Massive Snowstorm Leaves Northeast Reeling

Power outages, piles of snow create ongoing challenges in the aftermath of historic winter storm

Northeast Reels From Massive Snowstorm

Power outages, piles of snow continue to vex parts of the region days after historic blizzard

Northeast Digs Out After Massive Snowstorm

Light snow moves through region as cities struggle to clear piles from previous storm

Winter Storm Warnings Issued as Northeast Digs Out from 4 Feet of Snow

New England hit with 84 mph winds and up to 37.9 inches of snow, with more on the way

Northeast Storm Leaves Widespread Power Outages and Travel Chaos

Massive snowstorm breaks records, strands residents and disrupts transportation across the region

Northeast Battles Power Outages, Snow Piles After Massive Storm

Thousands remain without power as cleanup efforts continue across the region

Northeast Buried in Snow as More Flakes Fall

Lingering impacts and recovery efforts underway after massive winter storm

Massachusetts Schools Reopen After Blizzard Closures

Some districts remain shut as power outages and snow removal continue

Northeast Digs Out After Massive Snowstorm

New storm brings additional snow, complicating cleanup efforts

When to Toss Food After Massachusetts Blizzard

Guidance on food safety after extended power outages from record snowfall

Another Winter Storm Targets Midwest, Northeast After Blizzard

Possible snow, sleet, and freezing rain could impact cities still recovering from last week's historic blizzard.

Northeast US Battles Massive Snow Piles as New Storm Looms

Cities scramble to clear streets and sidewalks after record snowfall, but another winter blast is on the way.

College Student Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Charging Phone in Car During Blizzard

Joseph Boutros, 21, was found unconscious in his vehicle as a historic snowstorm hit Rhode Island

Historic Snowfall Blankets New England

Record-breaking accumulation reported in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Nor'easter Breaks Snow Records Across Northeast

Powerful storm system dumps over 36 inches of snow in some areas

Historic Blizzard Batters Northeast with Record Snowfall

Travel bans, power outages, and flight cancellations impact millions as bomb cyclone hits the region.

Blizzard of '78 Remains Seared in New England's Memory as 2026 Storm Breaks Snow Records

The 1978 blizzard was a devastating storm that caught many off guard, while the 2026 blizzard has already surpassed the historic snowfall totals.

Providence Buried Under 36 Inches of Snow in One Day

Residents struggle with record-breaking blizzard that overwhelmed the city's infrastructure and services.