Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US

Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.

Watch: Saint Bernard engulfed by lake-effect snowfall in New York

As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.

Bundle up! NASA finds the coldest spot on Earth

NASA officials say they’ve pinpointed the perfect spot for the perfect winter getaway.

Pit bull helps owner cross icy Nebraska driveway

A helpful pit bull assisted his owner walk up an icy driveway after he struggled to get traction in Kearney, Nebraska on December 8.

113 million Americans expected to travel this holiday season as major winter storm looms

The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on the likelihood of a significant Christmas week winter storm that could impact millions of travelers because of snow, strong winds, rain and dangerously low temperatures.

What are the odds of a white Christmas?

In order to qualify for a white Christmas, there must either be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning or falling snow must accumulate to at least 0.1 inches on Dec. 25.

Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont

Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.

3 children die, 1 hospitalized after falling into frozen UK lake

Emergency workers searched through the night and into Monday for two other children who were reportedly with the group, though it is uncertain whether there were additional victims of the tragedy.

Feeling the heat: Home energy costs spike well beyond predicted jumps this winter

Economists have been warning Americans of a worldwide energy crunch due to political, environmental and inflation fueled sources. The EIA forecasted Americans would spend 30% to heat their homes. Were they right?

Watch: Snow turns red rocks white in Utah's Bryce Canyon

The Utah national park had two inches of snow Tuesday night which helped create the picturesque winter scene.

Arizona nonprofit, car dealership partner up to help kids in need during the winter season
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Arizona is known for its heat, but it can also get chilly in the winter, especially in the mornings when kids head off to school. Valley of the Sun United Way and United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, and all 12 Larry H. Miller Dealerships are making this effort to share the warmth this holiday season. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more.

Rescuers help 200 fishermen trapped on floating chunk of ice in Minnesota

An estimated 200 people ice fishing on Upper Red Lake in northern Minnesota became trapped on a large chunk of ice that broke free earlier Monday.