Blizzard vs snowstorm: What's the difference?
Winter weather can be unpredictable when it hits your area, and whether it's a blizzard or snowstorm, there are differences with both, besides how much snow falls on the ground.
Winter weather can be unpredictable when it hits your area, and whether it's a blizzard or snowstorm, there are differences with both, besides how much snow falls on the ground.
Potential Nor'easter eyes Boston: Major cities could see a foot of snow
A potential Nor'easter could wallop Boston and other major cities with a foot of snow. More than 20 million people in nine states are under a Winter Storm Watch.
A potential Nor'easter could wallop Boston and other major cities with a foot of snow. More than 20 million people in nine states are under a Winter Storm Watch.
Maine father dies while rescuing 4-year-old son after they both fell in icy pond
Maine father, Kevin Howell, tragically drowned after rescuing his 4-year-old son from icy waters. The pair fell through the ice while walking on Etna Pond. Howell managed to get his son onto a sheet of ice before succumbing to the cold.
Maine father, Kevin Howell, tragically drowned after rescuing his 4-year-old son from icy waters. The pair fell through the ice while walking on Etna Pond. Howell managed to get his son onto a sheet of ice before succumbing to the cold.
Watch: Indiana officer helps handicapped man cross busy intersection amid winter storm
In a heartwarming incident captured on dashcam video, Officer and Chaplain James Burns of the South Bend Police Department in Indiana assisted a handicapped individual struggling in a winter storm.
In a heartwarming incident captured on dashcam video, Officer and Chaplain James Burns of the South Bend Police Department in Indiana assisted a handicapped individual struggling in a winter storm.
Watch: Fire truck spins out, crashes on icy Missouri road
In Imperial, Missouri, first responders faced an unexpected challenge when their fire truck spun out of control on an icy road, crashing in a driveway.
In Imperial, Missouri, first responders faced an unexpected challenge when their fire truck spun out of control on an icy road, crashing in a driveway.
End of arctic air on horizon with January thaw days away
Forecast models show temperatures next week could reach 10-20 degrees above average.
Forecast models show temperatures next week could reach 10-20 degrees above average.
Nebraska rancher brings horses inside her home during 'hell' blizzard to keep them warm
In the midst of a severe snowstorm in Nebraska, rancher Kelly Rowley took an unconventional approach to keep her horses, Rip and Diamond, warm. Concerned about their well-being during the harsh weather conditions, Rowley decided to bring the horses inside her home.
In the midst of a severe snowstorm in Nebraska, rancher Kelly Rowley took an unconventional approach to keep her horses, Rip and Diamond, warm. Concerned about their well-being during the harsh weather conditions, Rowley decided to bring the horses inside her home.
3 killed, baby rescued after power line falls on car during ice storm
Three people were killed after a power line fell on a vehicle during a damaging ice storm in Portland, Oregon. Here's what officials say to do if it happens to you.
Three people were killed after a power line fell on a vehicle during a damaging ice storm in Portland, Oregon. Here's what officials say to do if it happens to you.
Winter weather causes travel nightmare for Fox 13's Jade Elliott
FOX 13 Seattle Anchor/Reporter Jade Elliott is currently stuck in the Tri-Cities after heavy snow left her and her family stranded overnight.
FOX 13 Seattle Anchor/Reporter Jade Elliott is currently stuck in the Tri-Cities after heavy snow left her and her family stranded overnight.
Cold weather impacts electric cars' batteries
The cold snap being felt throughout the U.S. is hitting electric vehicle owners a little harder.
The cold snap being felt throughout the U.S. is hitting electric vehicle owners a little harder.
Snow causes power outages, slick roads near Snoqualmie Pass
FOX 13 Seattle is tracking the impacts of severe winter weather in and around Western Washington.
FOX 13 Seattle is tracking the impacts of severe winter weather in and around Western Washington.
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
The arctic blast of winter weather that is gripping much of the U.S. this week is also bringing with it various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe.
The arctic blast of winter weather that is gripping much of the U.S. this week is also bringing with it various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe.
School closures: Track closings, delays in Western Washington for Thursday, Jan. 18
Some Western Washington school districts will be closed or delayed on Wednesday because of winter weather.
Some Western Washington school districts will be closed or delayed on Wednesday because of winter weather.
Here's how you should walk to avoid slipping on ice during winter weather – and it ‘might seem silly’
In a video released earlier this week, staff at a National Health Service office in Scotland demonstrate the way to walk to avoid slips and falls on ice.
In a video released earlier this week, staff at a National Health Service office in Scotland demonstrate the way to walk to avoid slips and falls on ice.
How to prevent pipes from freezing in cold weather
When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners need to take action in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting.
When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners need to take action in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each US state
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was negative 80 degrees in Prospect Creek, Alaska.
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was negative 80 degrees in Prospect Creek, Alaska.
How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Amid Winter storm in New York, snow shoveler slides down chute shirtless at Buffalo Bills' stadium
Over the weekend, the National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and winds of up to 50 mph.
Over the weekend, the National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and winds of up to 50 mph.
Shoveling snow: Safety tips to prevent injuries, heart attack
In 2018, more than 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms, doctors' offices, and clinics for injuries that happened while shoveling or using snowblowers.
In 2018, more than 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms, doctors' offices, and clinics for injuries that happened while shoveling or using snowblowers.
What is a snow squall? Here's why they're so dangerous
Think of a snow squall like a miniature blizzard. Here's why they're so dangerous.
Think of a snow squall like a miniature blizzard. Here's why they're so dangerous.



















