Winter Weather

Snow in Florida? That’s a rare sight in the Sunshine State! Yet, northern Florida is bracing for an unusual winter storm, forecasted to bring 1–4 inches of snow.

The National Weather Service office in Lake Charles, Louisiana, said the winter storm has been producing blizzard conditions across southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana.

Frigid temperatures engulfed the South on Monday ahead of a winter storm that’s expected to spread heavy snow and disruptive ice around a region from Texas to north Florida that rarely sees such weather, sending residents rushing to insulate pipes, check heating systems and stock up on emergency supplies.

The Sunshine State will feel a little less tropical than it usually does this week as arctic air reaches the Southern United States, including Florida, bringing with it frigid temperatures and the potential for snow, ice, sleet, and rain. Yes, you read that right, the forecast calls for the potential of snow in Florida.

Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) will cancel classes and suspend normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to expected wintry precipitation and ice, which could impact roadways and critical services.

Snowplows and other cold-weather equipment are being readied in Florida ahead of a rare freeze expected next week, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

The thin strands of ice form as the result a of a fungus found in wood, according to scientists.

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.

A dangerous cold wave is set to grip the nation's capital just in time for Inauguration Day, prompting D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to warn residents and visitors to prepare for potentially life-threatening weather conditions.

A resident who captured footage of the incident said he heard a loud crash and spotted sparks coming from a power line.

Keeping gutters clean and clearing any dead or possibly dangerous tree branches can significantly help prevent any costly damages to your home.

Wind and cold temperatures can cause frostbite in minutes, especially in areas like your fingers and toes. Here’s what to know.

While it only takes a thin coating of ice to cause travel nightmares for motorists, it takes a heavier accretion of ice to damage trees and power lines, and the severity of the damage depends on how much weight is added by the ice.

According to Climate Central analysis, parts of Idaho, Minnesota, Maine and Upstate New York as well communities in the Allegheny, Rocky and Sierra Nevada Mountains annually have the best chances of seeing a snowy Christmas. Meteorological winter, which runs from December through February, is the fastest-warming season across the country and has warmed by an average of 0.61 °F every decade.

The unusual incident took place in Rumford, about 80 miles north of Portland.

A 12-year-old boy drowned, and an 11-year-old girl was critically injured after falling through the ice in New York over the weekend.

With just over two weeks before the arrival of holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, the forecast is looking rather complicated with at least one, if not more, pattern changes before the end of December.

It’s only an official white Christmas if one inch or more of snow is on the ground Christmas morning. Here's where it's most likely to happen.