How much snow has to fall for DC's Metro to shut down?

A winter storm impacted the Northeast Tuesday, as a mix of rain and snow worked its way into the D.C. area.

January was the world's warmest on record, scientists say

Record-setting heat in 2023 has continued into 2024, with heat records on land and sea already broken during the year's first month.

Homes in Southern CA 'red tagged' after major flooding
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Historic rainfall is burying cars under piles of mud in Southern California. According to meteorologists in the area, 5 to 1- inches of rain has fallen across the city of Los Angeles, putting almost the entire southern portion of the state under flash flood advisories and watches.

Los Angeles state of emergency: Historic rain, flooding
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Historic rainfall is burying cars under piles of mud in Southern California. According to meteorologists in the area, 5 to 1- inches of rain has fallen across the city of Los Angeles, putting almost the entire southern portion of the state under flash flood advisories and watches.

Category 6 needed on hurricane wind scale due to warming climate, study says

Since 1980, half of the 197 tropical cyclones rated a Category 5 happened within the past 17 years. Five of the storms would have met the hypothetical Category 6, according to the study.

Missing 83-year-old found safe by family after days-long search

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said an 83-year-old man who was reported missing on Tuesday has been found safe.

Crews running 24/7 to fix damage caused by frozen pipes across Western Washington

With the temperatures dropping well below freezing, the frigid weather has taken its toll on infrastructure across Western Washington. Pipes have been freezing, then bursting, causing flooding in businesses and homes.

Volunteers and donations needed at severe weather shelters in King County this week

As the King County Regional Homelessness Authority extends its severe weather protocol through Wednesday, overnight shelters that have been activated need volunteers and donations to help people seeking shelter.

Seattle Firefighters use big red bus to save people from the cold

Firefighters are hitting the streets this weekend in their signature red bus in order to provide outreach to people experiencing homelessness. 

Wind gusts, below freezing temperatures in North Bend

We have been tracking two major weather factors: wind and chilly temperatures. If you drive east from the Seattle area towards North Bend, you'll encounter both, thanks to the Cascade Gap.