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The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Dangerous cold grips US in wake of deadly winter storm
Top weather news for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025: Millions of people across the U.S. are on alert for dangerously cold temperatures in the wake of a deadly winter storm that raced across the nation this week.
Alaska’s Mount Spurr being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption
The Alaska Volcano Observatory is closely monitoring Mount Spurr, which is located about 75 miles west of Anchorage. “AVO continues to monitor activity at Mount Spurr for signals that would indicate that the volcano is moving closer to an eruption. Based on previous eruptions, changes from current activity in the earthquakes, ground deformation, summit lake, and fumaroles would be expected if magma began to move closer to the surface. Therefore, it is very likely that if an eruption were to occur it would be preceded by additional signals that would allow advance warning," the agency said.
Lack of snow forces Alaska's famous Iditarod race to move starting location
The 2025 Iditarod race, which normally begins in Anchorage, Alaska, will begin at an alternate location this year due to a lack of snow.
Search crews find wreckage, no signs of survivors of commuter plane crash in Alaska
The Cessna 208B disappeared on Thursday afternoon after taking off from Unalakleet with 10 people on board and failing to arrive in Nome.