'No joke': April Fools' Day snow blankets parts of Northeast, Midwest amid cold snap
Parts of the U.S. saw snow on the first day of April, while forecasters said record-breaking temperatures were expected across the Midwest, South and up to the Northeast over the next few days.
Northern Lights dance across the skies above Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park
The Northern Lights danced and shimmered across the starry night sky above Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, putting on a spectacular light show.
Massive Colorado snowstorm slams drought-stricken region, canceling 2,000 flights
A massive snowstorm is bringing some much-needed relief to Colorado, as some parts of the state are suffering severe drought. Some areas have already gotten 9 inches of snow - and others could see up to two feet by Monday morning.
US had its coldest February in more than 30 years, NOAA reports
Last month’s dangerous winter storms in the United States caused record subzero temperatures, power outages for millions of homeowners and led to more than two dozen deaths. It also brought one of the coldest Februarys in decades.
1,700 rehabilitated turtles returned to Texas waters
Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.
AAA: Gas prices to spike nationwide as country thaws from crippling winter weather
AAA says drivers will temporarily see higher gas prices as much of the country thaws out from last week’s brutal winter weather.
Coast Guard, rescue organizations release sea turtles back into Gulf of Mexico after Texas winter storm
A week after volunteers saved thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles from frigid waters in Texas, rescuers have begun releasing the recovered animals back into the Gulf of Mexico.
Five ERCOT board members who live outside of Texas resign in week after power outage, winter storm
Five ERCOT board members will resign on Wednesday, according to a notice to the Public Utility Commission.
Houston-area woman sues Griddy for over $1B after high electric bills from winter storm
A Houston-area woman is suing the utility company Griddy for over $1 billion, according to a lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court.
‘Wonderful gesture’: H-E-B allows customers to leave with free groceries after store’s power goes out
An H-E-B grocery store in Leander, Texas allowed hundreds of customers to walk out the front doors with carts full of groceries for free after the store’s power went out.
‘I need help’: Texans grapple with thousand-dollar electric bills
Some Texas residents are being slammed with electric bills of more than $10,000 after a historic winter storm.
Why some Texans are getting sky-high energy bills after winter storm
The surge in pricing is hitting Texans who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is typically cheaper than paying fixed rates during good weather.
Arizona man heads to Texas to help repair water damaged homes
An Arizona man took it upon himself to head to Texas to help with restoring homes with water damage during a series of winter storms that left the Lone Star State devastated with no heat and undrinkable water.
Art teacher’s larger-than-life snow sculptures encouraging students to play outside amid remote learning
This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.
Sen. Ted Cruz explains his controversial trip to Cancun during Texas winter storm
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz explained his controversial trip to Cancun, Mexico this week as millions of his constituents were suffering without power, heat or running water during a historic winter storm.
Weather experts say winter catastrophe was no surprise, lack of planning caused disaster
Government and private meteorologists saw it coming, some nearly three weeks in advance. They started sounding warnings two weeks ahead of time. They talked to officials. They issued blunt warnings through social media.
Texas' plight exposes vulnerability of power grids to climate change, experts say
Power grids, such as the one in Texas, are designed for predictable seasonal weather shifts. Experts say to better prepare for future extreme weather events, it will take both a collective agreement to invest — and money.
Winter storm food safety: What to keep and toss during power outages
Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss?
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raises $2 million for Texas relief after deadly winter weather
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said she raised $2 million for Texas relief organizations working to help people suffering from a deadly winter storm this week. She said she's also planning to visit Houston.
11-year-old Texas boy suspected of dying of hypothermia in bed
An 11-year-old Texas boy is believed to have died of hypothermia in his bed during the extended power outage due to a devastating storm and record low temperatures.