Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video

Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.

Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds

Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.

Two teens died in sledding accidents amid major winter weekend storm

The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Monday, January 26

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Monday, January 26 following a winter storm expected to bring snow and ice to the D.C. area. 

What’s falling now — sleet or freezing rain? Here’s the difference

Snow transitioned to sleet for most of the D.C. area by Sunday afternoon. Several more hours of mixed precipitation is expected throughout the evening – including freezing rain for areas to the south and east. Here's what that could mean for travel conditions and power outages.

DC snowball fight canceled due to sleet

As a winter storm hits the D.C. area bringing snow and some sleet, a planned snowball fight on the National Mall has been canceled. 

Winter Storm Warning issued for entire DC region

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire Washington, D.C. region on Friday ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and dangerous temperatures to the area this weekend.

DC Winter Storm: How much snow will we get?

The Washington, D.C. area is expected to see significant snowfall this weekend. The big question is – how much? 

Winter storm watch vs. warning: What's the difference?

FOX 5's Weather Team says as of Thursday afternoon, models are showing a potential of a foot or more of snow for the D.C. area.

DC winter storm: Your pre-snow storm shopping list

Roughly 150 million Americans are under winter weather watches or warnings for extreme cold as a potentially catastrophic ice storm will stretch from New Mexico to the Carolinas.

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

2025 was one of the hottest years on record, data finds

2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.

Aging pipes crack under cold: nearly 300 water main breaks hit DMV

As the cold weather sets in, the DMV is facing a surge in water main breaks, highlighting the challenges of aging infrastructure.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Monday, December 15

A weekend winter storm that brought snow and frigid temperatures to the Washington, D.C. region has prompted many school systems in the area to close or delay opening on Monday.