School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Tuesday, February 13

A few school systems in the Washington, D.C. region have already announced closings or delayed opening times for Tuesday, February 13 ahead of another blast of winter weather expected Tuesday morning. 

Snow in DC region could impact schools, morning commute Tuesday

Loudoun, Montgomery, and northern areas could all see snowfall totals exceeding an inch during the Tuesday morning commute, which could make travel treacherous rather quickly.

Potential Nor'easter eyes Boston: Major cities could see a foot of snow

A potential Nor'easter could wallop Boston and other major cities with a foot of snow. More than 20 million people in nine states are under a Winter Storm Watch.

Snow in DC could make a February return. Here’s what we could be expecting

After a quiet start, the long range forecast suggests more cold, and with it perhaps some better shots of accumulating snow as we approach the middle of February!

Maine father dies while rescuing 4-year-old son after they both fell in icy pond

Maine father, Kevin Howell, tragically drowned after rescuing his 4-year-old son from icy waters. The pair fell through the ice while walking on Etna Pond. Howell managed to get his son onto a sheet of ice before succumbing to the cold.

Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

Watch: Indiana officer helps handicapped man cross busy intersection amid winter storm

In a heartwarming incident captured on dashcam video, Officer and Chaplain James Burns of the South Bend Police Department in Indiana assisted a handicapped individual struggling in a winter storm.

Watch: Quick-thinking officer rescues child from partially frozen pond in Arkansas

Body cam footage released by the Jonesboro Police Department showed the officer crawling on top of the ice to reach the child, who was clinging to the edge with his body submerged.

Winter weather in DC, Maryland & Virginia: How much snow have we seen?

Washington, D.C. has seen more snow than New York City this winter thanks to a few rounds of flurries brought on by storms that passed over the Northeast. 

DC weather: When will temperatures rise and the snow melt?

Rain and a thaw in the cold January air is on the way in, and that means the snowpack is on the way out!

Watch: Fire truck spins out, crashes on icy Missouri road

In Imperial, Missouri, first responders faced an unexpected challenge when their fire truck spun out of control on an icy road, crashing in a driveway.

DC's biggest January snowstorms of all time

About two years after its last significant snowfall, the immediate Washington, D.C. area finally recorded some widespread accumulation! January is typically one of the snowiest winter months in the region. On average, just under five inches of the white stuff falls during the first month of each year in the nation's capital.

School delays: DC, Maryland & Virginia delays for Monday, January 22

A few school systems in the Washington, D.C. region have announced delayed opening times for Monday, January 22 with another blast of frigid air moving through the area. 

Nebraska rancher brings horses inside her home during 'hell' blizzard to keep them warm

In the midst of a severe snowstorm in Nebraska, rancher Kelly Rowley took an unconventional approach to keep her horses, Rip and Diamond, warm. Concerned about their well-being during the harsh weather conditions, Rowley decided to bring the horses inside her home.

Icy road conditions with wind chills following Friday snowfall in DC, Maryland & Virginia

After a day of steady snowfall, the cold is not going anywhere, and the weather team is tracking gusty cold winds and dangerous wind chills in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Freezing weather threatens streets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

The expected freeze Friday evening is concerning for Maryland officials, so they're warning drivers to make sure they’re prepared.