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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.
PHOTOS: Winter weather brings icy conditions to DC, Maryland, Virginia
FOX 5 is checking out winter weather conditions across the DMV on Thursday as ice and freezing rain hit the area.
FOX 5 is checking out winter weather conditions across the DMV on Thursday as ice and freezing rain hit the area.
Dreaming of a White Christmas? A potential DC winter storm threat could make it happen.
A potential winter storm threat could impact DC, Maryland and Virginia heading into Christmas weekend. Here's what we know so far.
A potential winter storm threat could impact DC, Maryland and Virginia heading into Christmas weekend. Here's what we know so far.
Here are the latest winter weather closings and delays for the DMV
Here are closings and delays for schools, government and business across DC, Maryland and Virginia reported to FOX 5 DC. This story was created for the December 16th, 2022 storm but may show up in search results in the future. The frame below will show the most current closings.
Here are closings and delays for schools, government and business across DC, Maryland and Virginia reported to FOX 5 DC. This story was created for the December 16th, 2022 storm but may show up in search results in the future. The frame below will show the most current closings.
Icy Thursday across DC region slows commutes, delays schools
A major ice storm that moved across the D.C. region Thursday morning created slippery driving conditions and prompted numerous schools to cancel or delay their opening times in what was the first real taste of winter this season.
A major ice storm that moved across the D.C. region Thursday morning created slippery driving conditions and prompted numerous schools to cancel or delay their opening times in what was the first real taste of winter this season.
An icy mess is expected across DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Thursday. Here's how you can prepare.
A winter storm system is expected to bring freezing rain, ice, and sleet to the D.C. region beginning early Thursday. Here's what to expect and how to stay safe.
A winter storm system is expected to bring freezing rain, ice, and sleet to the D.C. region beginning early Thursday. Here's what to expect and how to stay safe.
Freezing rain, ice, sleet could make for a treacherous storm across DC area early Thursday
The first big weather event of meteorological winter for DC, Maryland and Virginia is likely to cause a messy commute come Thursday morning for the DMV.
The first big weather event of meteorological winter for DC, Maryland and Virginia is likely to cause a messy commute come Thursday morning for the DMV.
Virginia warns of wintry mix for NoVa drivers late Wednesday, early Thursday
The Virginia Department of Transportation is warning drivers in Northern Virginia to stay alert ahead of a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain that will impact roads late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
The Virginia Department of Transportation is warning drivers in Northern Virginia to stay alert ahead of a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain that will impact roads late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
NY declares state of emergency in 11 counties as massive snowstorm hits
Buffalo could see 4 feet of snow from a major snowstorm that will take place through Sunday. The forecast prompted the NFL to move Sunday's Bills-Browns game to Detroit.
Buffalo could see 4 feet of snow from a major snowstorm that will take place through Sunday. The forecast prompted the NFL to move Sunday's Bills-Browns game to Detroit.
Dangerous snowstorm paralyzes Buffalo, western New York
Up to 4 feet of snow might fall in some spots through Sunday.
Up to 4 feet of snow might fall in some spots through Sunday.
The best ways to shovel snow and stay safe doing it
The painful task of shoveling your driveway, sidewalks, and stairs can be easier if you know how to do it properly.
The painful task of shoveling your driveway, sidewalks, and stairs can be easier if you know how to do it properly.