The fast-moving winter storms could dump foot or more of snow in portions of the Great Lakes and interior New England through this weekend.

The time to prep for a power outage is before the storm hits. It gets cold and dark when the power goes out. It’s a great idea to keep a few LED flashlights or battery-powered lanterns in easy-to-find spots around your home. Lots of people will light candles during a blackout, but those are serious fire hazards.

Winter storms in the North Pacific are moving north, reshaping rainfall, snowpack, and wildfire risk across the western United States.

Messy winter weather brought snow, ice, freezing rain and dangerous driving to the New England states as the region prepared for more unpleasant conditions later in the week

This winter, road salt has been used a lot for the smaller storms where snowplows aren’t as efficient. But it’s now forcing communities to limit how much they use, including Brown County, which says it’s already about halfway through their supply.

As winter storms create brutal conditions, experts say smarter deicing and a simple driveway check could help homeowners avoid costly damage.

A powerful winter storm system slammed into the American South during early January 2026. The storm brought an unusual mix of warm Gulf moisture and cold jet stream winds. This combination created perfect conditions for tornadoes,