Deadly Christmas week bomb cyclone unleashes damaging winds and brutally cold temperatures across country
The combination of dangerous driving conditions and frigid temperatures has been blamed for at least 9 deaths across 5 states.
The combination of dangerous driving conditions and frigid temperatures has been blamed for at least 9 deaths across 5 states.
FOX 5 Weather forecast for Friday, December 23
Tucker Barnes has the FOX 5 Weather forecast for Friday, December 23
Tucker Barnes has the FOX 5 Weather forecast for Friday, December 23
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.
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.
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
FOX 5 Weather forecast for Friday, December 23
Claire Anderson has the FOX 5 Weather forecast for Friday, December 23
Claire Anderson has the FOX 5 Weather forecast for Friday, December 23
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.
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.
Temperatures plummet Friday as arctic boundary approaches
FOX 5 meteorologist Mike Thomas says there may be some snow still here in the D.C. region Friday morning (sometime in the 7-10 a.m. window) as an arctic boundary crosses. Temperatures will plummet with the threat for a flash freeze leading to icy spots Friday afternoon and evening.
FOX 5 meteorologist Mike Thomas says there may be some snow still here in the D.C. region Friday morning (sometime in the 7-10 a.m. window) as an arctic boundary crosses. Temperatures will plummet with the threat for a flash freeze leading to icy spots Friday afternoon and evening.
FOX 5 Weather forecast for Thursday, December 22
Caitlin Roth has the FOX 5 Weather forecast for Thursday, December 22.
Caitlin Roth has the FOX 5 Weather forecast for Thursday, December 22.
Watch: Wyoming troopers called to over 100 snowy wrecks amid wild whiteout
The Wyoming Highway Patrol said troopers responded to over 100 crashes in 12 hours as heavy snow bands led to near-zero visibility.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol said troopers responded to over 100 crashes in 12 hours as heavy snow bands led to near-zero visibility.
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.
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.
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.
FOX 5 Weather forecast for Thursday, December 22
Tucker Barnes has the FOX 5 Weather forecast for Thursday, December 22
Tucker Barnes has the FOX 5 Weather forecast for Thursday, December 22
Buried in snow, semi truck drivers spend days trapped at South Dakota fuel stop
Extremely strong wind gusts created drifting snow, shutting down major highways in South Dakota.
Extremely strong wind gusts created drifting snow, shutting down major highways in South Dakota.
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.
FOX 5 Weather forecast for Thursday, December 22
Claire Anderson has the FOX 5 Weather forecast for Thursday, December 22
Claire Anderson has the FOX 5 Weather forecast for Thursday, December 22
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.
These are the airlines offering to waive fees as major Christmas week blizzard starts to unfold
Airports across the U.S. have been preparing for the impacts of this blizzard and the life-threatening cold temperatures that will follow.
Airports across the U.S. have been preparing for the impacts of this blizzard and the life-threatening cold temperatures that will follow.
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.