What makes a blizzard different from an ordinary snowstorm?

There are three criteria a snow storm must reach to become an official blizzard, and the amount of snowfall isn't one of them.

How cold will temperatures get for NFL wild card game in Kansas City?

Cold air from the Arctic will be blasting its way into the Lower 48 starting Thursday and filtering into the central U.S. through early next week.

Georgia winter weather & Arctic plunge timeline: When temperatures will drop below freezing

Atlanta and north Georgia should prepare to feel the chill as temperatures are expected to take a nose dive. There is even the chance of snow. Let's talk about a timeline.

Polar vortex to send arctic blast deep into US later this week

Temperatures as much as 50 degrees below average are possible in several parts of the country, with wind chills as low as -50 degrees expected for some.

Massive winter storm batters US as damage and heavy snow close roads and schools

A sprawling storm has hit the South with high winds and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida.

How to prevent frozen pipes amid freeze warning

Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.

How to prevent frozen pipes amid freeze warnings

Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.

Nor'easter slams Northeast with a foot of snow, flash freeze could lead to dangerous travel in New England

Heavy snow was reported from the Northeast to New England, with several communities reporting more than a foot of snow that slowed travel as millions of Americans were faced with the messy winter weather.

Winter storm warnings issued, 45 million on alert for East Coast nor'easter

The East Coast's first major winter storm of the year could bring several inches of snow to some areas and disrupt life for 45 million people in the Northeast.

Fire whirl captured on video when meteorologist burns away ice from driveway

A small fire whirl was captured on video by a North Dakota meteorologist who says it formed after he used gasoline to clear ice from his driveway following a major winter storm.

Pancake ice mesmerizes on Lake Superior

A very cool sight was spotted on the banks of Lake Superior on New Year's Day and it's an indication that the Great Lakes will, hopefully, freeze soon.

Metro Atlanta warming centers open: Where to find shelter in freezing temps

As temperatures climb down into the low thirties overnight, warming centers are popping up all across Georgia ready to provide shelter to anyone in need.

Ice pancakes seen floating on western Minnesota river

A woman in western Minnesota captured "ice pancakes" floating along a river on New Year’s Day. 

Most in US will experience Christmas without snow this year

The FOX Forecast Center said computer forecast models show no major snowstorms in the final days before Christmas.

White Christmas chances dwindling as only 18% of US is snow-covered with no cold air in sight

There are no signs of any arctic air masses invading the country until at least January, resulting in a considerable shortage of snow in many major cities across the nation.