Freezing rain, heavy snow and bitter temperatures take hold across the U.S.
Millions in the U.S. are in the path of a major winter storm bringing snow and ice and creating dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast.
What to know as snow, freezing rain and bitter cold heads through much of the US
A major winter storm began Saturday in the central U.S. and was forecast to move east over the next several days, producing heavy snow, significant ice and frigid temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.
Potent Storm Blasts Parts of U.S. With Sleet, Snow and Freezing Rain
All highways in northeastern Kansas were closed on Sunday evening, bringing traffic to a standstill in some places.
An ice storm is coming. Here’s how freezing rain complicates winter conditions.
When it comes to winter storms, ice can be particularly hazardous. Not only is freezing rain challenging to forecast, but ice storms can wreak havoc on electrical infrastructure and vegetation, knocking power out for weeks and leaving roadways impassible. Travel becomes dangerous if not impossible, with roads becoming ice rinks.
Freezing rain, sleet this week? Possibly. Snow in Houston? Don't bet on it. Here's why
One thing that could make this week’s freezing temperatures in Southeast Texas even worse than the bitter cold would be winter precipitation, mostly because accumulation of ice could make roads too dangerous to use or it could snap tree limbs and power lines.
What’s the difference between freezing rain and sleet? St. Louis sees winter storm mix
A mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow have been seen across the St. Louis region on Sunday. FOX 2 extreme weather specialist Chris Higgins explains the difference between freezing rain and sleet and the danger they bring to roadways.
Winter Storm Warning: Forecast, timeline for freezing rain, sleet and snow
Widespread traffic disruptions due to a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Localized power outages due to icing.
Heavy rain, freezing cold coming to southeast Louisiana. Here's the timeline.
Here's when the storms and freezing temperatures will impact different parts of Louisiana. "Given the relatively mild winter thus far, many Louisiana residents are ill-prepared for the prolonged run of cold days ahead,
What to know as snow, freezing rain, and winter cold heads through much of US
A major winter storm began in the central US on Saturday and was moving east, bringing heavy snow, significant ice and frigid temperatures.
Winter storm to bring snow and freezing rain to much of the US this weekend
A winter storm will produce snow and ice starting in the central U.S. and moving east through early next week, forecasts say, and travel disruptions are likely.
Severe US winter storm could bring heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures in over a decade
A state of emergency has been declared in the states of Kentucky and Virginia, as well as parts of the US unaccustomed to the cold.
The frigid science behind freezing rain and ice pellets
Ice accretion from freezing rain leaves a crust of ice on roads, vehicles, trees, and power lines. A prolonged spell of ...
See the problems freezing rain caused in the Plains
A significant winter storm is traveling coast to coast, producing heavy snow, ice, and severe thunderstorms. More than 60 ...
Residents brace for freezing rain as winter weather nears Western North Carolina
Winter weather is expected to arrive in Western North Carolina on Jan. 5. The weather is forecasted to begin with light rain ...
Crews battle multiple fires across Charlotte in freezing rain
Crews with the Charlotte Fire Department were on the scene of multiple fires Monday morning, as freezing rain feel across the ...
Lake-effect snow and freezing drizzles in Chicago
Early morning commuters will want to be alert for icy road conditions as a wintry mix of snow and freezing rain moves in on ...