Beet juice, molasses, pickle brine: Eco-friendly options to avoid icy roads

Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.

Here's how much snow and ice the US got this weekend

A massive winter storm brought snow, sleet and ice from Texas to New England this weekend. Here’s a look at the outcomes.

Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.

Winter storm cancels 30% of all US flights: What to know

Sunday marked the biggest flight cancellation event since the pandemic, with over 29% of all U.S. departing flights axed.

Winter storm latest: Dangerous snow, ice move across US

The dangerous winter storm forecasters have been warning about has arrived. Governors in more than a dozen states have declared emergencies or urged people to stay home.

Why the viral terracotta pot heater is a dangerous myth: What to do instead

Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.

USPS warns of mail delivery delays in over 30 states

The Postal Service (USPS) is warning that mail delivery could be disrupted in dozens of states due to a severe winter storm.

Ski resorts in WA are experiencing challenging lack of snow

While millions of people in the United States brace for snow this weekend, there is a clear lack of winter white over the mountains of Washington state.

The lowest wind chill ever recorded

A New Hampshire mountain holds the record for the lowest wind chill ever recorded in the U.S.

What to do if your flight gets canceled due to winter storms

Flight cancellations are likely this weekend as a massive winter storm is expected to cripple much of the U.S. 

Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?

Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.

WA ski resorts faced with a dry January
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Fewer lifts are spinning at ski resorts across the Pacific Northwest as many are seeing less and less snowpack, following a national trend.

Major snowstorm, arctic blast hits East Coast
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People up and down the East Coast are digging out after several inches of snow feel over the weekend. Now, the bitter cold temperatures are impacting millions across the country.

Ski Report for January 14, 2026
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Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan breaks down the Ski Report for Jan. 14, at Stevens, Snoqualmie and Crystal Mountain Passes. 

Heavy snow hits WA's Stevens Pass
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Heavy snow in the Washington mountain passes turned a dream day on the slopes into a setback for a lot of local skiers.