The Washington Times

Winter storm pounds Midwest

A storm referred to as a a small Tyrannosaurus rex caused six deaths, and spawned Gulf Coast region tornadoes and lots of snow before veering Northeast today.

A person pushes a kart while salting the sidewalk at Military Park in downtown Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The National Weather Service forecast sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph along the coast in the afternoon, with gusts up to 40 mph. The storm is expected to dump a total of four to six inches on the area and also produce sleet and freezing rain.  (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A person pushes a kart while salting the sidewalk at Military Park in downtown Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The National Weather Service forecast sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph along the coast in the afternoon, with gusts up to 40 mph. The storm is expected to dump a total of four to six inches on the area and also produce sleet and freezing rain. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

More Photo Galleries

Happening Now