Storm topples 184-foot floating Christmas tree near Rio de Janeiro, killing 1

A 184-foot-tall floating Christmas tree collapsed during a sudden storm near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, killing a 21-year-old worker and injuring two others.

Second child dies after falling through ice in New York

According to police, the 12-year-old boy and 11-year-old girl fell through the ice at Washington Park Lake in Albany on Saturday afternoon.

See what the Christmas season forecast has in store for the US

With just over two weeks before the arrival of holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, the forecast is looking rather complicated with at least one, if not more, pattern changes before the end of December.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.