Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by crippling power outages after the blizzard
With a blizzard sweeping across the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes and potentially deadly, cold temperatures following, millions across the U.S. are at risk of power outages.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
Here’s how long it’ll take you to get frostbite as wind chills dip below zero
Frostbite can happen in minutes and affects any exposed skin area, especially on your fingers, toes, nose and ears. It occurs when the body's survival mechanisms kick in during frigid conditions.
Winter storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
Heavy snow, ice, and strong winds are possible between Thursday and Saturday across most of the country. AAA estimates more than 100 million people are expected to travel during the holiday season.
When storms 'bomb out': Explaining how a bomb cyclone forms
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
NFL Week 16 games brace for dangerous wind chills from massive bomb cyclone
As if the run game wasn’t already an essential aspect of a football rivalry, it’ll be more critical during Week 16 play as drastic weather will impact several NFL games this weekend.
First day of winter is December 21: The science behind the winter solstice
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice, the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays
A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US
Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.
Watch: Saint Bernard engulfed by lake-effect snowfall in New York
As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.
Freezing temperatures coming just in time for Christmas in Central Texas
It's beginning to look a lot like winter in Central Texas as temperatures are expected to continue to drop down to the teens by Friday morning.
Audit shows city of Austin's weather plans not meeting residents' needs
The audit concluded that without updates the city has struggled to staff overnight shelters with trained employees and may not be able to meet residents' needs in the future.
What are the odds of a white Christmas?
In order to qualify for a white Christmas, there must either be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning or falling snow must accumulate to at least 0.1 inches on Dec. 25.
A 12-sided snowflake? Colorado photographer captures unusual snowflake formation
A Colorado man is taking the time to make sure the hidden beauty of snowflakes don't go unnoticed, including a rare 12-sided snowflake he captured last week.
ERCOT discuss grid reliability, readiness for upcoming winter months
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and ERCOT held a news conference to update Texans on grid reliability and readiness for the upcoming winter months.
NY governor requests federal emergency declaration after historic snowstorm
At least two deaths were attributed to the storm.
Deadly snowstorm slams Western NY, Buffalo metro area with record 6-plus feet of snow
In Orchard Park, New York, 77 inches of snow has fallen.
Historic lake-effect snowstorm creates whiteout conditions in western New York
Now, surpassing 4 feet in areas near Buffalo, the enormous lake-effect snowstorm is producing a winter weather bingo from snow squalls to thundersnow.
The best ways to shovel snow and stay safe doing it
The painful task of shoveling your driveway, sidewalks, and stairs can be easier if you know how to do it properly.
'Crippling' lake-effect snowstorm expected to bury Buffalo, New York, in up to 4 feet of snow
A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm is expected to bury parts of western and northern New York, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, in up to 4 feet of snow into this weekend.