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POV: Trying to walk on icy paths in New York City 🧊

Crews inspected a breached levee along the Green River in Tukwila, Washington, outside of Seattle, on Monday. Crews used sandbags to temporarily plug the breach until a long-term fix can be put in place. https://t.co/Z9jnsT0atE

As colder air has impacted key regions over the past few weeks, rising heating demand is driving natural gas prices higher and increasing concerns about energy costs this winter. https://t.co/r40MidjO9m

A relentless storm train will continue pounding the Pacific Northwest through late this week, bringing more heavy rain and increasing the risk of widespread flooding in communities already devastated by earlier inundation. https://t.co/8RrF9Tn2sk

After relentless cold over the past two weeks, a warmup is on the way for the Central and Eastern US midweek. @AccuRayno has the details and breaks down which areas could see some rain or sno.

A lighthouse beacon along Lake Michigan was transformed into an "ice monster" covered in thick ice. Photographer Nathan Voytovick captured the scene as freezing temperatures gripped parts of Michigan this week 🥶🧊

A picturesque winter scene of the snow-covered trees and landscape in Turkey on Tuesday ❄️🤩

A levee breach in a Seattle suburb prompted officials to issue emergency evacuations Monday near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This marks the second levee failure for the Seattle area this week due to extreme rain from multiple atmospheric rivers. https://t.co/Z9jnsT0atE

At what point does cold become too cold? 🧊

An over 100-foot-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty was toppled by strong winds in Guaiba, Brazil, on Monday. As the storm raged through the area, wind gusts reached 50 to 56 miles per hour, according to local authorities.

At least 37 people have died after flash flooding hit Morocco's coastal Safi region. Residents swept through mud and debris in the port city of Safi following heavy rain on Sunday.

Semi-trucks and vehicles slid off a snow-covered and icy I-80 in Iowa on Saturday. Officials recommend driving slower and increasing your following distance when driving on a snowy interstate.

Another stormy week ahead in the Pacific Northwest, and that means more flooding. @AccuRayno breaks down the forecast.

Sick of the cold? A break is on the way with warmer temps coming for the Central and Eastern US this week. @AccuRayno has the details. https://t.co/cfvdTkDxlP

Relentless rain has caused flooding and devastation across parts of Washington, covering roads, submerging vehicles, and even sweeping away homes.

New York City looking like a scene straight out of a snowglobe after the first measurable snow of the season ❄️

An out-of-control truck smashed into a pole after slipping on an icy, snow-covered road in Southington, Connecticut, on Sunday. The driver was able to get out of the truck and walk to an ambulance to be checked out by paramedics.

Thundersnow was captured in Catonsville, Maryland, outside of Balitmore, on Sunday. ⚡❄️

Central Park was transformed into a winter wonderland as the first measurable snowfall of the season hit New York City this weekend ❄️❄️