Winter Weather

An ‘Arctic outbreak’ will send a chill through much of the U.S. Here’s how to prepare

Blasts of Arctic air are poised to bring below-average temperatures to much of the central and eastern U.S. throughout the first half of January. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.

Dreaming of a white Christmas? There’s hope, depending on where you live

A few parts of the country may get a white Christmas in 2024, but the majority will not. And in the future, shifts in weather patterns driven by global warming may make them even less likely.

Millions are heading home from the holiday to face snow and an Artic blast

Some parts of the country will receive heavy lake-effect snow and others will see rain or dry weather with subfreezing temperatures.

4 factors besides cold weather that explain expensive winter power bills

Like many in the Gulf South, Will Burt’s power bill spiked in January due to extreme weather. But how much of the increase can be attributed to the cold?