Warming up your car in cold weather can damage your engine. Here's what to do instead
Allowing your car to warm up in cold weather for a few minutes can lower fuel efficiency while hurting the engine's performance.
Massive winter storm leaves at least 48 dead, including 27 in western NY
The dead have been found in their cars, homes and in snowbanks. Some died while shoveling snow.
'Major disaster': Death toll rises in western New York after historic blizzard
First responders had to abandon ambulances due to white out conditions in Erie County, where at least seven people died during the Christmas blizzard.
Snow, bone-chilling cold, travel woes continue on Christmas
Nearly 94 million were under Wind Chill advisories on Christmas morning from North Dakota to Miami.
Power outages reported across DC region as arctic blast brings gusty winds, flash freeze
An arctic blast that enveloped the D.C. area Friday, brought with it damaging winds and plummeting temperatures that caused power outages across the area.
FedEx, UPS warn package deliveries could be interrupted by winter storm as driver safety takes priority
Both FedEx and UPS said the safety of its drivers remains a top priority following the winter weather blast.
Bitter cold, travel nightmares continue on Christmas Eve as deadly bomb cyclone enters final chapter
The winter storm has created travel nightmares for millions of Americans trying to reach their destination for the Christmas holiday.
Arctic blast brings frigid temperatures, gusty conditions to DC area
The Washington, D.C. area is experiencing a blast of arctic air that could potentially bring some of the coldest December temperatures to the region that we've seen in nearly 30 years.
Blizzard blamed for deadly 50-vehicle pileup along Ohio interstate
At least one person is reportedly dead and several others injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up amidst a blizzard in Ohio.
Blizzard in Buffalo: Here's what 'zero-mile visibility' looks like
"We don't even want to be parked in it, you definitely don't want to be driving in it," the National Weather Service warned -- with video to prove their point.
Grumpy sportscaster forced to cover winter storm goes viral: 'Can I go back to my regular job?'
A local Iowa sports reporter assigned to reporting on the blizzard conditions currently gripping the Midwest turned heads online Thursday with a clip of his hilariously grumpy reactions to having to be outside in the cold for the job.
Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by crippling power outages after the blizzard
With a blizzard sweeping across the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes and potentially deadly, cold temperatures following, millions across the U.S. are at risk of power outages.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
Snow, rain mix expected Friday as DC braces for possible blast of winter weather
A blast of winter weather is moving through the D.C. region Thursday and Friday prompting some schools to cancel and delay classes as the country prepares for a storm system that could bring snow, freezing temperatures and travel disruptions to a large swath of the U.S. just days before Christmas.
Here’s how long it’ll take you to get frostbite as wind chills dip below zero
Frostbite can happen in minutes and affects any exposed skin area, especially on your fingers, toes, nose and ears. It occurs when the body's survival mechanisms kick in during frigid conditions.
Winter storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
Heavy snow, ice, and strong winds are possible between Thursday and Saturday across most of the country. AAA estimates more than 100 million people are expected to travel during the holiday season.
When storms 'bomb out': Explaining how a bomb cyclone forms
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
VDOT urges drivers not to travel Thursday as winter storm looms
This Christmas, Santa may not be the only one who needs a sleigh to get around.
NFL Week 16 games brace for dangerous wind chills from massive bomb cyclone
As if the run game wasn’t already an essential aspect of a football rivalry, it’ll be more critical during Week 16 play as drastic weather will impact several NFL games this weekend.
DC area airports brace for winter storm expected to impact holiday travel
D.C. area airports are bracing for a chaotic winter storm that could impact holiday travel plans across the region -- just before Christmas.