7 cities where a white Christmas might seem impossible, but it isn't
While you might assume seeing snow on Christmas in the likes of Los Angeles or Phoenix or parts of Florida would never happen, their history books have three words for you: "Never say never."
Stormy holiday week shaping up for California, Sierra Nevada
Another round of widespread rain and heavy snow in the mountains is shaping up for recently drenched California and much of Nevada in the coming week and could create hazards for holiday travelers, forecasters said Saturday.
CDC: How to prepare home, car for your next winter freeze
As winter approaches, the CDC has issued guidance on how to best prepare your home and your car before a storm hits.
Snowplow driver shortage: Some US states struggle to hire ahead of winter weather
More U.S. drivers could find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed this winter due to a shortage of snowplow drivers.
Alameda ice rink in airplane hangar
Alameda Point is offering a unique spot to ice skate this season: an airplane hangar.
Hawaii sees snow after rare blizzard warning
Blizzard warnings for Hawaii are rare, but not unheard of. The Big Island has mountain peaks that reach nearly 14,000 feet (more than 4,200 meters).
California resorts forced to delay ski season due to warm weather
Skiers will have to wait a little longer to hit the slopes. Resort officials say temperatures have been too high for snow-making machines to be in use.
White House providing billions more in aid for heat, utility bills this winter
The Biden administration is helping to distribute several billion dollars in aid for winter heating and utility bills.
First big snowstorm of season forecast for northern Plains, Midwest
Heavy snow and blizzard conditions will cause travel problems for Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. The Northwest will also see heavy rain and mountain snow.
Three Sierra Nevada ski resorts open with big crowds weeks ahead of schedule
The skiing and snowboarding season got off to an early start in the Sierra Nevada on Friday, thanks to the powerful atmospheric river that delivered plenty of snow well ahead of winter.
US 2021-22 winter outlook: Warmer South, wetter North, drought across West
NOAA has released its 2021-2022 winter weather outlook with the return of La Niña. Here’s what to expect based on where you live.
Up to a foot of new snow atop mountains around Lake Tahoe
Up to a foot of snow fell in the mountains above Lake Tahoe Tuesday night into Wednesday, with 12 inches at the Mount Rose ski resort on the edge of Reno and 8 inches at Northstar in Truckee.
Winter storm expected to hit Northern California
Forecasters warned of dangerous driving conditions through the mountains where a winter storm is expected bring snow and much-needed rain to Northern California on Sunday evening.
‘Wonderful gesture’: H-E-B allows customers to leave with free groceries after store’s power goes out
An H-E-B grocery store in Leander, Texas allowed hundreds of customers to walk out the front doors with carts full of groceries for free after the store’s power went out.
Why was Texas without power? How a winter storm pushed the state into crisis
The cold has loosened and the power’s back on for most Texans, but now burst pipes have flooded thousands of homes. And fixing pipes is one thing. Fixing a whole state is another.
Art teacher’s larger-than-life snow sculptures encouraging students to play outside amid remote learning
This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.
Price gouging plagues Texans searching for lodging, necessities amid winter storm
Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.
Winter storms across U.S. delay COVID vaccine shipments to the Bay Area
The San Francisco COVID Command Center confirmed that vaccine deliveries are running behind due to winter storms hammering parts of the U.S.
Texas power outages seen from space in stunning before-and-after photos
Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.
Texas blackouts fuel misleading claims about renewable energy
With millions of Texas residents still without power amid frigid temperatures, conservative commentators have falsely claimed that wind turbines and solar energy were primarily to blame.