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Winter storm adds snow in Washington mountains (Everett Herald)
SEATTLE — A late winter storm is bringing snow to the mountains in Washington and rain to much of the rest of the state. The Transportation Department is requiring chains this morning on Snoqualmie Pass. Traction tires are advised on Stevens Pass.

Snow, strong winds headed our way today (Nevada Appeal)
Visitors to this weekend's St. Patrick's Day Parade should pack a green sweater, as a winter storm is headed our way. According to an advisory issued Thursday by the National Weather Service, travelers should expect winter driving conditions today in the Sierra. Between 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected to fall at lake level beginning this afternoon into Saturday morning, with 8 to 14 inches ...

Snow and Voices Set New Album Release (antiMUSIC)
Snow and Voices announce the release of their third CD Anything That Moves May 25

Heavy rain and melting snow cause severe flooding in Kazakhstan, claiming lives (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
ALMATY, Kazakhstan - Heavy rain and melting snow have caused severe floods across a region of Kazakhstan neighbouring China, flooding villages and claiming lives, emergency officials said Friday.

The water’s rising: Snow melt, rain mean the usual flooding (The Chronicle-Telegram)
CARLISLE TWP. — Yes, this week’s weather has been glorious as winter seems to be giving way to spring. But those warmer temperatures can mean bad things, too, particularly for those living near the Black River, which has gotten bigger with melting snow. In the oft-flooded areas of Greenview and Woodside Drives in Carlisle Township, streets were [...]

Olympic rains make way for Paralympic snow (Vancouver Sun)
A late blast of winter hit Metro Vancouver Thursday, blanketing parts of the region in snow, boosting the snowpack on local ski hills, and postponing Paralympic training runs in Whistler.