Nearly three-quarters of contiguous US covered in snow amid polar vortex
More than 73% of the lower 48 U.S. states were covered in snow this week, causing power outages and even impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments.
‘Major breakdown’ of polar vortex blamed for unusual winter weather around the world
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Texas family creates homemade ice skating rink amid record-breaking winter storm
One Texas family decided to make the most out of a very cold and unexpected winter storm and built an outdoor skating rink.
Austin residents line up for supplies in bitter cold, snow outside area grocery stores
A video posted to social media shows a long line of Austin residents waiting to get groceries in record-breaking cold.
Walmart temporarily closes over 600 stores as winter storms pound parts of US
The closures impacted approximately 628 clubs and stores spanning from Oregon to Florida.
Mattress Mack, Joel Osteen offer warmth to Houstonians without power
Joel Osteen opened his church as a warming shelter and Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale his Gallery Furniture stores on North Freeway and in Richmond.
No power? Here’s how to deal with frozen pipes
Should you let the faucet drip? Can you flush a frozen toilet? Here are some answers from the experts to your questions about frozen pipes.
Warming centers open Tuesday night across north Georgia
Several communities across north Georgia have opened warming centers as temperatures are expected to dip at or below freezing overnight into Wednesday morning.
‘Watch your pets’: Man plunges into frozen pool to rescue dog who fell through ice
Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather.
Follow the footprints: Snow helps Pierce County deputies nab not-so-smart burglar
Sometimes it's hard to catch a criminal. Other times, they make it too easy for officers.
Record-setting winter storm charges across the US, with 2nd storm on the way
A major winter storm left in its wake record-setting low temperatures across the U.S. The Pacific Northwest saw rare snow, a major blackout is ongoing in Texas and at the rough edge of the arctic blast, a deadly tornado ripped through a North Carolina town.
Winter storm instead of tropical storm: 90 TECO lineworkers head to Louisiana to restore power
TECO crews will face a different kind of response this time around as they prepare to deal with winter storms instead of tropical storms.
Pipes burst, flood Uptown Dallas apartment parking garage
Frozen pipes burst and flooded the third floor of an Uptown Dallas apartment complex parking garage. Some vehicles are now frozen in and the residents are without power and water.
HPD: Woman, girl die from carbon monoxide poisoning after car was left running for heat
Houston police say two people died and two people were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning after a car was left running in an attached garage to try to create heat when the power was out.
Greyhound passengers stranded in Atlanta area due to winter weather
The winter storm impacting parts of the country has caused complications for some traveling by Greyhound.
Winter weather blankets Gulf Coast, but will skip Georgia for now
States along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Alabama are bracing for a blast of winter weather, even declaring a state of emergency. Meanwhile, Georgia will stay in the mid-40s to 50 degrees with showers to start the week.
It's so cold we're freezing our pants off
"This pair of pants has froze solid and is standing by itself! 630 AM temperature is -25 degrees," National Weather Service meteorologists said.
Tahoe-area man rescued after spending a week stranded in snow
A Tahoe-area man was rescued after spending a week stranded in his vehicle in heavy snow in mountainous, back country terrain.
Newark woman rescued from vehicle trapped in snow
A woman was rescued by Newark firefighters after she said she was trapped inside her vehicle for five days.
Couple carves their own life-size red Ferrari out of snow
A couple of sports car enthusiasts in Lithuania decided if you can’t buy a multi-million dollar vehicle, build one in the snow.