Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: California's wildfire fight rages as Northeast buried in 2 feet of snow
Start your day with the latest weather news. Another "particularly dangerous situation" in California on Wednesday, but winds will begin to relax as the threat lowers by Thursday. Plus, the latest round of lake-effect snow buried parts of New York in 2 feet of snow.
Weather in America: January 15, 2025
FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin.
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California's wildfire fight rages on as 'particularly dangerous' fire threat continues in Los Angeles area
It’s been a week since Southern California became a deadly inferno after several massive and destructive wildfires broke out in the Los Angeles area, sending tens of thousands of residents fleeing for safety as flames destroyed countless homes and businesses.
When the historic wildfires ignited, crews from across the U.S. and around the world descended upon the region to begin their relentless around-the-clock fight against the flames to keep them from advancing further into communities that were left devastated.
Structures have been left in ruins, stunned residents are still awaiting word from officials as to when they will be allowed back into their neighborhoods to see what’s left, and investigators have started the heartbreaking task of searching for victims among the numerous piles of ash and rubble. So far, officials say at least 24 people are confirmed dead, and that number is expected to rise.
Critical fire threat remains in California but relief is in sight
The fight against deadly wildfires that have been raging in the Los Angeles area has been continuing for a week as millions in Southern California face another day of critical fire weather. However, the forecast is expected to change and relief is on the way.
Lake-effect snow buries parts of New York in 2 feet of snow
More than 650,000 people in the state of New York and parts of Pennsylvania remain under Lake-Effect Snow Warnings after 14-24 inches of snow already blanketed parts of the region, with more expected to fall Wednesday.
Constableville, New York, reported 2 feet of new snow by Tuesday evening. The town has received 116 inches, close to 10 feet of snow, this winter. Martinsburg, New York, had 18 inches of new snow, while Irving, New York, reported 14.4 inches.
As forecast, most of the snowfall was concentrated south of Buffalo, around Erie, Pennsylvania, and off of Lake Ontario south of Watertown, New York.
Lake-effect snow buries parts of New York with 2 feet of snow
Parts of western New York received 2 feet of snow from multiple rounds of lake-effect snow this week. Lake-effect snow warnings remain in effect for some of these same areas through Thursday.
Watch: Frozen bald eagle in Alaska saved in heartwarming rescue with 'best ending ever'
In a heartwarming display of compassion, Alaskan authorities rescued a lifeless juvenile bald eagle from the clutches of winter, leading to the "best ending ever" for the majestic bird, police said.
The Fairbanks Airport Police and Fire Department said one of its officers was flagged down Saturday evening by a good Samaritan who found the raptor "frozen and unable to fly."
Watch the outcome as the young eagle heals and is later released back into the wild.
Alaskan authorities in Fairbanks rescued a frozen juvenile bald eagle from the brink of death, providing the bird with shelter, food and medical attention. After a successful recovery, the eagle was released back into the wild. (Fairbanks Airport Police and Fire Department)
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