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.

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.

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.

First day of winter is December 21: The science behind the winter solstice

Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice, the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.

Winter storm 'bomb cyclone' expected to cause travel nightmare across DC region ahead of Christmas weekend

A powerful, winter ‘bomb cyclone' that could create blizzard conditions for parts of the upper Midwest and Great Lakes is expected to bring freezing temperatures and damaging winds to the D.C. region creating a travel nightmare ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend.

This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays

A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.

Winter weather possible Thursday as blizzard conditions hit Midwest

Ice or snow is possible in the D.C. area Thursday morning, just in time for heavy travel days ahead of the Christmas holiday. 

Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US

Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.

Watch: Saint Bernard engulfed by lake-effect snowfall in New York

As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.