It’s officially the weekend, that means that reading the news has taken a back seat.
Instead, we will explore the recent weather headlines with a quick video recap!
California Husky Enjoying the Snow
Some of us just love snow more than others. For example, this husky in Idyllwild, California. WeatherNationTV.com – Video: bindi_and_the_mavs/Instagram
Posted by WeatherNation on Thursday, March 2, 2017
It turns out at least one person (or animal) is loving all of the California snow!
This little guy will definitely be enjoying the next round of snow headed to California this weekend
Wausau, WI Dog having fun in the snow
This should bring a smile to your face! Watch "Henry" having a fun time in the snow in Wausau, WI. #WIwxWeatherNationTV.com
Posted by WeatherNation on Saturday, February 25, 2017
Following a round of snow, this dog did some playing of his own in central Wisconsin.
Unfortunately for him warmer temperatures are on the way, and that means a lot of that recent snow will be melting!
Avalanche!
Juneau, AK Controlled Avalanche
A huge powder cloud rose over Thane Road just outside of Juneau, AK after avalanche control teams triggered the slide on Friday.This natural avalanche swept down the Behrends Avenue chute towards homes in the downtown neighborhood, but no damage was reported.#AKwxWeatherNationTV.com
Posted by WeatherNation on Saturday, March 4, 2017
A controlled avalanche in Juneau, AK set of by a Korean war-era howitzer.
Recent swings in temperatures and snow types means an unstable snowpack for many western mountains.
Snow Devil
Whoa! Amazing footage of a snow devil that spun up in Breckenridge, CO. #COwxWeatherNationTV.com
Posted by WeatherNation on Friday, March 3, 2017
Similar to a dust devil, this is the winter version picks up the loose snow on the ground– lifting it in the rising vortex.
Tornadoes in the Central U.S.
Tornado on the ground Tuesday afternoon in Woodford County Illinois. Stay weather aware: bit.ly/LiveWeather – Video: Kelsey Troutt
Posted by WeatherNation on Tuesday, February 28, 2017
The top weather story of the week was the severe weather outbreak in the central U.S.
Large Tornado In Washburn, IL 2-28-17
INCREDIBLE Close up footage of a tornado that was spotted in Washburn, IL on Tuesday. WeatherNationTV.com
Posted by WeatherNation on Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Incredible video shows just one of the 23 confirmed tornadoes that hit Tuesday and Wednesday this past week.
Perryville Tornado Devastation
Heart breaking images coming in from the WeatherNation drone in Perryville, MO showing the true destruction of Tuesday's tornado. How you can help: bit.ly/2mucpQD
Posted by WeatherNation on Wednesday, March 1, 2017
This drone footage shows the damage caused by the Perryville tornado.
This supercell held together for 571 miles.
Burning from the Inside Out
St. Louis Missouri Tree Struck by Lightning
Wow! This tree in St. Louis, Missouri was struck by lightning as severe storms swept through the area Tuesday evening, causing it to burn from the inside out. WeatherNationTV.com – Video: Jim Probst
Posted by WeatherNation on Thursday, March 2, 2017
After being struck by lightning this tree burned from the inside out!
To make things little creepier, it all happened in a cemetary!
Oroville Dam Damage
Oroville Dam Spillway Takes On Extensive Damage
Oroville Dam Update:Authorities monitoring the Oroville Dam in California updated the media via press conference on Monday, February 27. They said water had stopped running over the dam’s main spillway, revealing the serious damage done earlier in the month. Repairs will be top priority.WeatherNationTV.com
Posted by WeatherNation on Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Oroville is making national news, but officials estimate the cost of this winter’s incessant rain and snow will top 1 billion dollars.
Space Needle Struck by Lightning in Thundersnow
Lightning Strikes The Space Needle… In a Snowstorm!
Wow! The Space Needle was struck by lightning during a snow storm on Monday. Thundersnow was experienced all around the metro.WeatherNationTV.com
Posted by WeatherNation on Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Incredible video shows the Space Needle getting hit by lightning during the heavy snow in Seattle!
You will want to make sure your sound is on for this video. Thundersnow in Seattle, Washington this afternoon!! WeatherNationTV.com – Video: Kiely Allen
Posted by WeatherNation on Monday, February 27, 2017
But the sights and sounds of the thundersnow were seen throughout the entirety of the Emerald City.
Don’t Forget the Aurora
Yellowknife, Canada Northern Lights
Look at this amazing footage of the northern lights high above Yellowknife, Canada back on Tuesday. WeatherNationTV.com
Posted by WeatherNation on Friday, March 3, 2017
It’s not a video recap without Northern Lights!
A Bit of Zen
Watch as the waves crash into the rock in Hutchinson Island Florida. WeatherNationTV.com – Video: greatsouthbayimages/Instagram
Posted by WeatherNation on Sunday, February 26, 2017
A nice calm ending.
For WeatherNation — Meteorologist Jeremy LaGoo