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Weather News 9 December 2025 - 25 January 2026

Utilities stocks slip ahead of Fed decision as Winter Storm Fern tests the grid

Utilities stocks slip ahead of Fed decision as Winter Storm Fern tests the grid

U.S. utility stocks fell Friday, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund down 0.35% to $42.56. Over 850,000 customers remained without power Sunday as outages spread and PJM Interconnection raised its demand forecast to a record 147.2 GW. The Department of Energy issued emergency orders for Texas and PJM grids. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at its meeting Jan. 27–28.
25 January 2026
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Natural gas breaks $5 again — UNG, EQT climb as U.S. freeze looms

Natural gas breaks $5 again — UNG, EQT climb as U.S. freeze looms

U.S. natural gas futures soared 6.2% to $5.356/mmBtu Friday as traders braced for an Arctic cold snap expected to hit the eastern U.S. this weekend. Gas storage stood at 3,065 bcf after a larger-than-expected 120 bcf withdrawal last week, keeping inventories 177 bcf above the five-year average. Shares of EQT, Antero Resources, and Cheniere Energy also rose. Traders now await the next EIA storage report on Jan. 29.
23 January 2026
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Santa Ana winds roar back: NWS warns of 70 mph gusts, outages risk across Southern California

Santa Ana winds roar back: NWS warns of 70 mph gusts, outages risk across Southern California

LOS ANGELES, January 9, 2026, 03:45 (PST) High wind warnings and wind advisories were in force across parts of Southern California early Friday as a Santa Ana wind event intensified, with gusts up to 70 mph expected in some mountain and foothill areas, the National Weather Service said. https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=lox&wwa=all The offshore winds — dry air pushed from inland toward the coast — can knock down trees, snap power lines and make driving risky in canyons and passes. Forecasters said wet ground from recent rain could make damage more likely, even as the rain tamped down wildfire concerns. The wind event
9 January 2026
Birmingham Airport halts runway ops as Storm Goretti hits — flight delays and Air‑Rail Link disruption until February

Birmingham Airport halts runway ops as Storm Goretti hits — flight delays and Air‑Rail Link disruption until February

Birmingham, England, Jan 8, 2026, 22:09 GMT Birmingham Airport suspended runway operations on Thursday evening after heavy snow hit central England, raising the prospect of flight delays for passengers travelling through the Midlands. In an update at 2045 GMT, it told travellers to contact their airline for the latest information. https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/important-updates-operations-suspended-8th-jan/ The disruption comes as Storm Goretti pushes across Britain during a cold spell that has already stretched transport services. The Met Office issued a red warning for wind in parts of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and an amber warning — its second-highest level — for heavy snow
8 January 2026
American Airlines stock drops after-hours as Winter Storm Ezra disrupts flights, oil jumps

American Airlines stock drops after-hours as Winter Storm Ezra disrupts flights, oil jumps

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 19:32 ET — After-hours American Airlines Group Inc shares fell about 2% in late after-hours trading on Monday, extending losses after weather snarled U.S. holiday travel. The stock was down 31 cents at $15.14 in extended trading, which continues after the 4 p.m. ET market close. The timing matters for airlines. Major winter disruptions during the year-end travel crush can trigger a costly domino effect of cancellations, missed connections and repositioning aircraft and crews. Fuel is the other pressure point. Airline stocks often track oil because jet fuel is a core expense, and sudden crude
30 December 2025
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Montreal’s REM to run all night on New Year’s Eve as freezing-rain warning hits

Montreal’s REM to run all night on New Year’s Eve as freezing-rain warning hits

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:08 ET Montreal’s Réseau express métropolitain (REM) will operate through the night on New Year’s Eve, offering continuous service from Dec. 31 into Jan. 1 across the network between Brossard and Deux-Montagnes, the operator said. REM The extended hours come as the Greater Montreal area faces an orange-level freezing-rain warning, with officials cautioning that travel could become hazardous as ice builds up on roads and sidewalks. CityNews Montreal For riders, the timing matters: New Year’s Eve typically brings late-night crowds and higher demand for public transport, while ice and high winds can make driving riskier
29 December 2025
India Stock Market Today (December 22, 2025): Sensex, Nifty Close Higher as IT, Financials Lead; Rupee Volatility Still in Focus

India Stock Market Today (December 22, 2025): Sensex, Nifty Close Higher as IT, Financials Lead; Rupee Volatility Still in Focus

India’s stock market extended its rebound on Monday, December 22, 2025, with benchmark indices finishing in the green amid broad-based buying across sectors, renewed optimism around foreign flows, and continued focus on currency moves after last week’s sharp rupee swings. By the close, the BSE Sensex ended at 85,422.47, up 0.58%, while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 26,117.60, also up 0.58%. Investing.com+1 The rally came in a holiday-shortened trading week (with Indian exchanges shut on December 25 for Christmas), a period that often brings thinner volumes—but this time with a clear push higher led by information technology and financials,
22 December 2025
BC Hydro Power Outages Update: Windstorm Fallout Lingers Across B.C.’s South Coast as New Wind Gusts Loom (Dec. 17, 2025)

BC Hydro Power Outages Update: Windstorm Fallout Lingers Across B.C.’s South Coast as New Wind Gusts Loom (Dec. 17, 2025)

VANCOUVER / VANCOUVER ISLAND / FRASER VALLEY — Crews are still repairing storm damage across British Columbia’s South Coast after a powerful windstorm and heavy rain knocked out electricity to tens of thousands of homes and businesses earlier this week. At the peak on Monday, BC Hydro reported outages affecting more than 90,000 customers across the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Gulf Islands, with additional outages expected while winds persisted. Global News+1 Today’s (Dec. 17) updates add a new layer of urgency: Environment Canada is warning of strong westerly wind gusts up to 80 km/h in parts
17 December 2025
BC Hydro Power Outages Update (Dec. 17, 2025): Windstorm Damage Lingers in Kent, Hope, Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver

BC Hydro Power Outages Update (Dec. 17, 2025): Windstorm Damage Lingers in Kent, Hope, Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. — A fast-moving series of storms continues to test British Columbia’s power grid, as BC Hydro crews push through windstorm repairs and additional wind and rain warnings remain in effect across parts of the South Coast and Vancouver Island. The latest BC Hydro regional outage updates dated Dec. 17, 2025 point to ongoing work in Kent and Hope in the Lower Mainland, while some Gulf Islands and South Vancouver Island communities are being advised to prepare for overnight outages as crews work around safety constraints such as daylight-only repairs and difficult access. outage.bchydro.com Why this week’s outages spread
17 December 2025
Snow Forecast Today: How Much Snow Is Expected Across the U.S. on Sunday, December 14, 2025

Snow Forecast Today: How Much Snow Is Expected Across the U.S. on Sunday, December 14, 2025

A quick-hitting winter system is delivering a broad swath of snow from the Midwest into the Appalachians and the I-95 corridor, while lake-effect bands continue to pile up snow downwind of the Great Lakes. At the same time, an arctic air mass is pushing dangerous cold and biting wind chills into much of the East—helping snow stick and making even modest accumulations more disruptive on untreated roads. National Weather Service+1 Below is a detailed look at where snow is expected today, how much is likely, and which pockets could see the biggest totals before the pattern shifts again. Snow today
14 December 2025
Yorkshire Hosepipe Ban Lifted for Over 5 Million Residents as Reservoir Levels Surge After Wet November

Yorkshire Hosepipe Ban Lifted for Over 5 Million Residents as Reservoir Levels Surge After Wet November

Yorkshire’s hosepipe ban has been lifted today, 10 December 2025, bringing relief to more than five million people who have spent months under strict water restrictions – but water companies and officials are warning that the region cannot afford to be complacent about future droughts and floods.NationalWorld+ 1 Introduced in July after the driest spring in 132 years and a record‑breaking warm summer, the temporary ban is ending as reservoir and aquifer levels bounce back following a notably wet autumn across northern England.This is the Coast+ 1 What has changed today? Yorkshire Water confirmed that temporary hosepipe restrictions across the
10 December 2025
Hydro-Québec Issues Rare Winter Alerts as December 2025 Cold Snap Pushes Power Grid to the Limit

Hydro-Québec Issues Rare Winter Alerts as December 2025 Cold Snap Pushes Power Grid to the Limit

An unusually harsh early December cold snap has pushed Hydro‑Québec’s electricity network close to its maximum capacity, triggering two rare peak-demand alerts and reigniting debate over how ready the province is for a colder‑than‑normal winter.Unpublished+1 According to a CBC News report syndicated through multiple outlets, the public utility scrambled to meet surging demand as temperatures plunged across southern Quebec, warning customers to cut consumption during critical hours to avoid overloading the grid.Unpublished+1 At the same time, meteorologists say December 2025 is only getting started: the pattern driving this early cold is expected to keep central and eastern Canada colder than
9 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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