Inauguration Day weather: Arctic blast expected to freeze festivities in DC
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 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.
“Get in the house!" Icy power lines catch fire during Indiana storm
A resident who captured footage of the incident said he heard a loud crash and spotted sparks coming from a power line.
A resident who captured footage of the incident said he heard a loud crash and spotted sparks coming from a power line.
How to prep your house for freezing weather
Keeping gutters clean and clearing any dead or possibly dangerous tree branches can significantly help prevent any costly damages to your home.
Keeping gutters clean and clearing any dead or possibly dangerous tree branches can significantly help prevent any costly damages to your home.
How cold does it have to be to get frostbite?
Wind and cold temperatures can cause frostbite in minutes, especially in areas like your fingers and toes. Here’s what to know.
Wind and cold temperatures can cause frostbite in minutes, especially in areas like your fingers and toes. Here’s what to know.
How much ice does it take to knock out power, damage trees?
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.
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.
When was the last white Christmas in my city?
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.
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.
Brown snow falls on Maine town prompting warning from officials: Don’t eat it
The unusual incident took place in Rumford, about 80 miles north of Portland.
The unusual incident took place in Rumford, about 80 miles north of Portland.
Young boy dead, girl critically injured after falling through thin ice in New York
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.
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.
See what the Christmas season forecast has in store for the US
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.
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.
Here are the 10 places known for a white Christmas
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.
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.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing crew in Alaska amid heavy snow, 60-mph winds
Coast Guard teams in Alaska suspended their search for at least five people 24 hours after a fishing ship overturned on Sunday.
Coast Guard teams in Alaska suspended their search for at least five people 24 hours after a fishing ship overturned on Sunday.
I-94 shut down in snowy western Michigan after multi-vehicle pileup
Interstate 94 in Michigan was shut down between Hartford and Watervliet after Michigan State Police said more than a dozen vehicles were involved in a pileup crash, and 15 other vehicles slid off the road in the same area.
Interstate 94 in Michigan was shut down between Hartford and Watervliet after Michigan State Police said more than a dozen vehicles were involved in a pileup crash, and 15 other vehicles slid off the road in the same area.
Winter outlook: La Nina expected to emerge ahead of country's coldest season
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasters said they still expect a La Niña to develop during the fall and play a role in temperatures and precipitation trends across the country. However, the La Niña that develops is expected to be weak and short-lived, forecasters said.
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasters said they still expect a La Niña to develop during the fall and play a role in temperatures and precipitation trends across the country. However, the La Niña that develops is expected to be weak and short-lived, forecasters said.
A La Niña winter is expected: Here's what it means for NYC's snow outlook
The emergence of a La Niña weather pattern could have an impact on the types of winter weather conditions we see in the U.S., including NYC. Here's what to know.
The emergence of a La Niña weather pattern could have an impact on the types of winter weather conditions we see in the U.S., including NYC. Here's what to know.
Farmers' Almanac winter outlook calls for 'copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice'
The Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. It's calling for a brutally cold winter for parts of the U.S. with rapid-fire storms.
The Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. It's calling for a brutally cold winter for parts of the U.S. with rapid-fire storms.
How scientists believe the loss of Arctic sea ice will impact US weather patterns
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
Where did winter go? Spring begins early as winter in US was warmest on record
During the winter, several areas nationwide that usually experience frigid conditions never had their temperatures dip below zero and went months without snowfall.
During the winter, several areas nationwide that usually experience frigid conditions never had their temperatures dip below zero and went months without snowfall.
Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home
On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.
On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.
Some fans who braved Kansas City Chiefs’ -4 degree AFC playoff game undergo amputations from frostbite
The frigid temperatures during one of the coldest NFL games on record left some football fans in Kansas City with lasting trauma.
The frigid temperatures during one of the coldest NFL games on record left some football fans in Kansas City with lasting trauma.
Watch: Michigan deputies perform ice rescue to save trapped ATV rider
One person is safe after falling through thin ice in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on Tuesday.
One person is safe after falling through thin ice in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on Tuesday.