Hartfield-Jackson prepares for winter weather with annual snow, ice drill
With colder temperatures gripping the metro Atlanta area this week, Hartsfield-Jackson airport is taking proactive steps to ensure smooth operations during potential winter storms.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing crew in Alaska amid heavy snow, 60-mph winds
Coast Guard teams in Alaska suspended their search for at least five people 24 hours after a fishing ship overturned on Sunday.
North Georgia school districts delaying classes over winter weather
Two north Georgia school districts are delaying classes on Tuesday morning due to potentially hazardous road conditions caused by the winter weather.
Atlanta warning residents to be ready for upcoming winter weather
Atlanta officials are preparing for the impending threat of winter weather in the upcoming weeks and want residents to be ready as well.
Atlanta weather: December off to an unseasonably cold start
The first week of December is off to an unseasonably cold and clear start for most of metro Atlanta, according to the FOX 5 Storm Team. Residents are advised to prepare for a brisk and dry week ahead as we transition into winter.
When does winter really start? It depends on who you ask
When does winter start? It depends who you ask, because meteorological season's start date is different than the winter solstice.
Atlanta weather forecast: Freezing cold snap kicks in overnight
If you thought Saturday was cold, the FOX 5 Storm Team warns that it was just “the tip of the iceberg." For the next few days, things will continue to take an arctic plunge across the metro Atlanta area.
Warming centers open across metro Atlanta as shot of arctic air drops temps below freezing
Atlanta, DeKalb County, Cobb County, and Gwinnett County have opened warming shelters to assist those who are unhoused.
Bundle up! Bone-chilling weather on the way to metro Atlanta
It's about the time of year to break out the heavy jackets, hats, scarves and maybe even gloves. The metro Atlanta area is preparing to see its coldest temperatures since last January as soon as the week after Thanksgiving.
Snow, winter fun returns to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
Snow is making a return to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands in Georgia.
Winter outlook: La Nina expected to emerge ahead of country's coldest season
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasters said they still expect a La Niña to develop during the fall and play a role in temperatures and precipitation trends across the country. However, the La Niña that develops is expected to be weak and short-lived, forecasters said.
Winter blast plunges North Carolina, Tennessee into freeze after Hurricane Helene
The change in the weather has only added insult to injury for residents in areas that are still waiting for their power to be restored.
Farmers' Almanac winter outlook calls for 'copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice'
The Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. It's calling for a brutally cold winter for parts of the U.S. with rapid-fire storms.
Georgia weather: Late season freeze expected in the mountains, frost elsewhere
Winter does not want to leave Georgia gracefully as several counties are under a Freeze Warning and a Frost Advisory.
Where did winter go? Spring begins early as winter in US was warmest on record
During the winter, several areas nationwide that usually experience frigid conditions never had their temperatures dip below zero and went months without snowfall.
Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home
On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.
Some fans who braved Kansas City Chiefs’ -4 degree AFC playoff game undergo amputations from frostbite
The frigid temperatures during one of the coldest NFL games on record left some football fans in Kansas City with lasting trauma.
Watch: Michigan deputies perform ice rescue to save trapped ATV rider
One person is safe after falling through thin ice in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on Tuesday.
Blizzard vs snowstorm: What's the difference?
Winter weather can be unpredictable when it hits your area, and whether it's a blizzard or snowstorm, there are differences with both, besides how much snow falls on the ground.
How much snow has to fall for NYC's subway to shut down?
New York City's subways and trains could be shut down in a bad snowstorm. Here’s what you need to know.



















