The Auto Fire has burned nearly 61 acres in Ventura, California Monday night and was at 47% containment Tuesday afternoon. A widespread winter storm brought heavy snow from Utah to Maryland, canceled school and flights for millions and created blizzard conditions in the Plains.

The Hawaiian volcano Kīlauea resumed its spectacular eruption on 15. Lava fountains are now active at two vents on the western side of its caldera, marking the start of the fourth episode of the ongoing eruption that began on 23 December 2024.