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.

DC snow prep underway ahead of expected weekend snow fall

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Friday afternoon that the District Snow Team would be deployed ahead of expected snow starting Saturday night into Sunday morning. 

First snow of La Niña winter blasts millions in mid-Atlantic, unleashing hazardous travel conditions

More than 16 million people are under Winter Weather Advisories in the mid-Atlantic, waking up to their first snow of the season in parts of Virginia and Maryland, which is creating slick travel conditions and delaying school openings across the region.

Travel nightmare unfolds as first Nor'easter of La Niña winter season slams East Coast with rain, ice and snow

A mix of moisture and cold air is expected to bring 1–3 inches of snow across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Upstate New York and much of New England, while middle New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are expected to see 5–8 inches.

White Thanksgiving: Powerful snowstorm prompts blizzard warnings, dangerous whiteout conditions

Periods of whiteout and life-threatening driving conditions will be possible across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as well as places downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario in Ohio, western Pennsylvania and western New York, beginning Wednesday through Friday.

Anchorage shaken as 5.4 earthquake strikes southern Alaska

The 5.4 quake struck just after 9:30 a.m. Alaska Time and was centered in a remote coastal area about 110 miles south of Anchorage.

Hurricane Melissa strands former Housewives of Potomac star Nneka Ihim in Jamaica

Former Real Housewives of Potomac cast member Nneka Ihim is stranded in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday as one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record.