Nearly three-quarters of contiguous US covered in snow amid polar vortex

More than 73% of the lower 48 U.S. states were covered in snow this week, causing power outages and even impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments.

‘Major breakdown’ of polar vortex blamed for unusual winter weather around the world

Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.

No power? Here’s how to deal with frozen pipes

Should you let the faucet drip? Can you flush a frozen toilet? Here are some answers from the experts to your questions about frozen pipes.

Texas utility company urges customers to change providers to avoid astronomical power bill amid winter storm

Due to Texas’ deregulated utility market, electricity prices subjected to real-time swings have skyrocketed to as much as $9,000 per megawatt-hour, causing some companies to urge their customers to change service providers.

Record-setting winter storm charges across the US, with 2nd storm on the way

A major winter storm left in its wake record-setting low temperatures across the U.S. The Pacific Northwest saw rare snow, a major blackout is ongoing in Texas and at the rough edge of the arctic blast, a deadly tornado ripped through a North Carolina town.

Pipes burst, flood Uptown Dallas apartment parking garage

Frozen pipes burst and flooded the third floor of an Uptown Dallas apartment complex parking garage. Some vehicles are now frozen in and the residents are without power and water.

Winter storms cause several flight cancellations at Sky Harbor
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A huge winter storm is causing several U.S. airports to shut down -- this is having a major impact on people traveling out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

From classes to snow patrols, measures are in place to help prevent avalanches in Arizona

The start of February 2021 was the deadliest week of U.S. avalanches on record, with 15 deaths across the country on the week of Feb. 1 due to avalanches. Meanwhile, there are measures in place in Arizona to help keep people safe.

Ramen noodles freeze mid-air in North Dakota’s bitter temperatures

If anyone was wondering how cold it got in North Dakota over the weekend, this bowl of ramen noodles went from from boiling to freezing mid-air.

Weekend storm expected to drop snow across northern Arizona

The National Weather Service said snow will begin to accumulate Saturday afternoon and continue through Sunday evening.

2 killed after car plunges roughly 50 feet from Stevenson Expressway, officials say

Four people in their 20s were hurt, two of them fatally, after their car plummeted more than 40 feet from the Stevenson Expressway early Friday near Ashland Avenue.

It's so cold we're freezing our pants off

"This pair of pants has froze solid and is standing by itself! 630 AM temperature is -25 degrees," National Weather Service meteorologists said.

Newark woman rescued from vehicle trapped in snow

A woman was rescued by Newark firefighters after she said she was trapped inside her vehicle for five days.