White Christmas chances dwindling as only 18% of US is snow-covered with no cold air in sight

There are no signs of any arctic air masses invading the country until at least January, resulting in a considerable shortage of snow in many major cities across the nation.

White Christmas chances dwindling as December warmth expected to dominate US weather

So far, the beginning of meteorological winter, which runs from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29, has been mild. Right now, there are no indications of arctic air invading the country, the FOX Forecast Center said. This situation has resulted in a substantial lack of snow for many major cities nationwide.

Snow falling in parts of Arizona
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Snow is falling in part of Arizona.

ADOT uses simulators to prepare for winter weather
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The Arizona Department of Transportation is getting ready for winter roads, and part of that prep is done with their snowplow simulators. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

Snowstorm, cold air expected to slow Thanksgiving weekend travel through Rockies, Plains

As Americans return home after the holiday, a storm system traveling through the Rockies and Plains will have enough cold air to work with that snow will be widespread.

Are you breaking the law if you warm up your car in your state?

While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.

How cold weather helped cause the Salem witch trials

In 1692 and 1693, the Salem witch trials were held in northeastern Massachusetts and led to the prosecution of more than 150 people.

Home heating prices are down a little: Here's how much you'll spend this winter

Overall winter heating prices are expected to be flat or a little cheaper than last year, but it depends on where you live and what you use to heat your home.

Strong El Nino winter: What kind of weather you can expect

El Nino years tend to be cooler and stormy for the South, drier and warmer for Northwest, and very wet for the West.

Halfway to Christmas: How El Nino could impact the upcoming winter

Due to a warming central and eastern Pacific, the world is set to have its first full-fledged El Niño winter since 2018-19, which will mean some climate changes for the season from recent years.

Roosevelt Lake closed for Memorial Day celebrations
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Shoreline camping on Roosevelt Lake won't be allowed this Memorial Day Weekend because the lake level is at its peak, completely covering the shoreline. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas went out at Roosevelt Lake to see how campers are adjusting ahead of an anticipated busy weekend.