Drone captures kids playing on frozen Lake Michigan waves: ‘almost certain death’
A family of three played on shelf ice on Lake Michigan on Saturday as a drone photographer captured the scene.
A family of three played on shelf ice on Lake Michigan on Saturday as a drone photographer captured the scene.
FOX 5 News at Noon Weather
A gradual warming trend will bring temperatures into the 50s by the weekend. Prepare for rain early next week.
A gradual warming trend will bring temperatures into the 50s by the weekend. Prepare for rain early next week.
DeKalb County officials declare State of Emergency after winter storm
DeKalb County officials have declared a State of Emergency as a severe winter storm continues to create dangerous conditions throughout the region.
DeKalb County officials have declared a State of Emergency as a severe winter storm continues to create dangerous conditions throughout the region.
Florida sees heaviest snowfall in state's history as winter storm slams South
The heaviest snowfall in the Sunshine State occurred around Pensacola, where spotters reported measuring amounts of 5-12 inches through Tuesday evening.
The heaviest snowfall in the Sunshine State occurred around Pensacola, where spotters reported measuring amounts of 5-12 inches through Tuesday evening.
Winter weather closures | Zoo Atlanta, botanical garden and others closed Wednesday
Local attractions like Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Botanical Garden have announced they will also be closed on Wednesday.
Local attractions like Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Botanical Garden have announced they will also be closed on Wednesday.
Wednesday morning winter weather forecast
Georgia will begin to thaw out on Wednesday. Temperatures won't be too high above freezing, but it will be enough sunshine to start the process.
Georgia will begin to thaw out on Wednesday. Temperatures won't be too high above freezing, but it will be enough sunshine to start the process.
Georgia icy road closures, snow-related crashes
Georgia officials have been urging drivers to steer clear of the roads as ice and snow continued to come down all across metro Atlanta and South Georgia.
Georgia officials have been urging drivers to steer clear of the roads as ice and snow continued to come down all across metro Atlanta and South Georgia.
Fulton County officials: ?Stay off the roads?
Fulton County Chair Rob Pitts is warning drivers to stay off the roadways unless absolutely necessary.
Fulton County Chair Rob Pitts is warning drivers to stay off the roadways unless absolutely necessary.
Hundreds abandon vehicles during snow storm
In a scene reminiscent of the 2014 winter storm in metro Atlanta, hundreds of drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles or have become stranded amid icy road conditions.
In a scene reminiscent of the 2014 winter storm in metro Atlanta, hundreds of drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles or have become stranded amid icy road conditions.
Woman stranded at Lilburn Kroger in trapped car
FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Rob DiRienzo interviewed a woman who said she's been left stranded at a Kroger grocery store for hours after her car was hit. She said emergency responders told her they would not be able to tend to her immediately due to the weather conditions.
FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Rob DiRienzo interviewed a woman who said she's been left stranded at a Kroger grocery store for hours after her car was hit. She said emergency responders told her they would not be able to tend to her immediately due to the weather conditions.
Neighbors help neighbors during snow storm
If there's one thing you can count on during a winter storm in metro Atlanta, it is that the best of humanity comes out. FOX 5 takes a look at some Good Samaritans doing their best to help drivers and each other.
If there's one thing you can count on during a winter storm in metro Atlanta, it is that the best of humanity comes out. FOX 5 takes a look at some Good Samaritans doing their best to help drivers and each other.
Icy roads plague metro Atlanta
Officials are advising people to stay off the roadways until crews can ensure there are no icy conditions.
Officials are advising people to stay off the roadways until crews can ensure there are no icy conditions.
Tuesday night forecast
The snow has moved out, but the icy continues will remain overnight. Here's the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
The snow has moved out, but the icy continues will remain overnight. Here's the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
Covington roads a mess after winter storm
Snow and ice have made travel through Newton County hazardous. Officials say that if you have to go out, take it extremely slow.
Snow and ice have made travel through Newton County hazardous. Officials say that if you have to go out, take it extremely slow.
Driver plows into Buckhead business
Call it a cautionary tale. A driver slams into the Buckhead Saloon just days before it was scheduled to reopen after being gutted by a fire. Icy roads are plaguing the streets of the city after a winter storm. Officials are urging everyone to stay home and stay safe.
Call it a cautionary tale. A driver slams into the Buckhead Saloon just days before it was scheduled to reopen after being gutted by a fire. Icy roads are plaguing the streets of the city after a winter storm. Officials are urging everyone to stay home and stay safe.
New Orleans sees snow
The Big Easy got a big helping of snow on Tuesday.
The Big Easy got a big helping of snow on Tuesday.
Clayton County gets 2-3 inches of snow
One driver tells FOX 5's Denise Dillon that they drove from Marietta, where there was no snow, to Clayton County, where there were two to three inches of snow. It contrasts where the snow fell from this storm.
One driver tells FOX 5's Denise Dillon that they drove from Marietta, where there was no snow, to Clayton County, where there were two to three inches of snow. It contrasts where the snow fell from this storm.
Road conditions terrible in metro Atlanta
Icy roads have forced hundreds of drivers across metro Atlanta to abandon their vehicles and walk to their destination. What GDOT says has hampered the response.
Icy roads have forced hundreds of drivers across metro Atlanta to abandon their vehicles and walk to their destination. What GDOT says has hampered the response.
Atlanta mayor on winter storm response
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke to FOX 5 by phone on Tuesday evening to discuss the response to the winter storm warning.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke to FOX 5 by phone on Tuesday evening to discuss the response to the winter storm warning.
Snow day fun in Georgia
Folks across Georgia got snow on Tuesday, leading to messy roads, but also a little fun. Here's a look at some of the things our viewers sent in to us.
Folks across Georgia got snow on Tuesday, leading to messy roads, but also a little fun. Here's a look at some of the things our viewers sent in to us.



















