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.
Bundle up! NASA finds the coldest spot on Earth
NASA officials say they’ve pinpointed the perfect spot for the perfect winter getaway.
'High impact' Christmas week winter storm could lead to travel nightmare for millions of Americans
Those living or traveling to and from the eastern third of the country will need to pay very close attention to the forecast as it becomes locked in in the coming days.
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.
Watch: Snow turns red rocks white in Utah's Bryce Canyon
The Utah national park had two inches of snow Tuesday night which helped create the picturesque winter scene.
Snow plow driver shortage to create headaches in Oregon, other Western states
This decline in workers is leading to a decline in snow-removal services that would normally be provided to quickly clear roadways.
Tracking trouble: November to end with unsettled weather from coast to coast
A series of storm systems across the U.S. will bring rain, snow and severe weather to millions of Americans this week.
NY governor requests federal emergency declaration after historic snowstorm
At least two deaths were attributed to the storm.
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.
NY declares state of emergency in 11 counties as massive snowstorm hits
Buffalo could see 4 feet of snow from a major snowstorm that will take place through Sunday. The forecast prompted the NFL to move Sunday's Bills-Browns game to Detroit.
'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.
Shoveling tips: How to clear your driveway so you don't get icy wall from snow plow
Here are tips so you don't end up with a wall of chunky, icy snow at the end of your driveway when the snowplow passes – inevitably right after you head inside from shoveling.
'Paralyzing' lake-effect snowstorm expected to bury Buffalo, New York, under up to 3 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, under up to 3 feet of snow into this weekend.
States struggle as snowplow driver shortage continues
Missouri trained all snowplow operators on Thursday before the winter snows, but they were 30% shy of their goal.
Farmers' Almanac declares parts of U.S. 'hibernation zone' with predicted 'glacial, snow-filled' winter
The Farmer's Almanac's annual winter forecast is hinting at a particularly harsh winter across much of the North with "real shivers".
Orlando hail: Cleanup begins after hail falls in Florida
A day after afternoon storms dropped chunks of ice in parts of Volusia County, people were out looking for any signs of damage.
'He is an angel': FOX photojournalist makes heroic water rescue in Alabama
The heroic actions of an Alabama news photojournalist are bringing some to tears after raging floodwaters swept across parts of the state on Wednesday.