Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Two teens died in sledding accidents amid major winter weekend storm
The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.
The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.
Chicago weather: Dangerously cold tonight and Monday with -15 to -25 wind chills
Heavy lake effect snow continues to fall across portions of Chicagoland this afternoon. The heaviest bands will shift from northeast Illinois to northwest Indiana this evening.
Heavy lake effect snow continues to fall across portions of Chicagoland this afternoon. The heaviest bands will shift from northeast Illinois to northwest Indiana this evening.
Chicago-area schools announce closures, shifts to E-learning due to extreme cold
An extreme cold snap has led to multiple Chicago-area schools closing on Friday.
An extreme cold snap has led to multiple Chicago-area schools closing on Friday.
Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
Arctic blast brings dangerous conditions to the East Coast
Katie Byrne reports on the hazardous weather and impacts residents are facing along the East Coast as the Arctic blast grips the region.
Katie Byrne reports on the hazardous weather and impacts residents are facing along the East Coast as the Arctic blast grips the region.
Chicago-area drivers react to dangerous road conditions amid extreme cold
The extreme cold and snow made for dangerous road conditions on Monday morning.
The extreme cold and snow made for dangerous road conditions on Monday morning.
Bears fans brace for bitter cold ahead of Rams game at Soldier Field
With freezing temperatures expected on Sunday, the city and doctors are warning Bears fans to bundle up, use warming centers, and take precautions to avoid cold-weather dangers at Soldier Field.
With freezing temperatures expected on Sunday, the city and doctors are warning Bears fans to bundle up, use warming centers, and take precautions to avoid cold-weather dangers at Soldier Field.
2025 was one of the hottest years on record, data finds
2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.
2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.
Major pileup as snow wallops northwest Indiana
Parts of northwest Indiana took a major hit from lake-effect snow, even causing a pileup on the roadway in Elkhart.
Parts of northwest Indiana took a major hit from lake-effect snow, even causing a pileup on the roadway in Elkhart.
Record rainfall floods roads, leaves drivers stranded in Chicago area
Heavy rain flooded roads and stranded cars across the Chicago area Thursday night.
Heavy rain flooded roads and stranded cars across the Chicago area Thursday night.
Chicago flooding: Torrential downpour causes mess in Chicago area
The Chicago area was hit with heavy rain Thursday night, causing major problems for drivers.
The Chicago area was hit with heavy rain Thursday night, causing major problems for drivers.
Heavy rain brings flooding across Chicago area
Chicago set a daily precipitation record Wednesday.
Chicago set a daily precipitation record Wednesday.
Chicago weather: Strong winds, snow and falling temperatures create hazardous travel conditions
Strong winds, rapidly falling temperatures and accumulating snow are expected to create hazardous conditions across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana overnight and into Monday.
Strong winds, rapidly falling temperatures and accumulating snow are expected to create hazardous conditions across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana overnight and into Monday.
3 dead as atmospheric river batters California, raising mudslide concerns
A powerful atmospheric river has killed three people in California and is prompting mudslide warnings and evacuation orders in burn scar areas, with more rain still possible.
A powerful atmospheric river has killed three people in California and is prompting mudslide warnings and evacuation orders in burn scar areas, with more rain still possible.
Winter weather alerts issued for over 60 million as impactful snowstorm threatens Northeast post-Christmas
An impactful shot of snow and ice will blast through the Northeast set to dump snow threatening post-Christmas holiday travel at major airports and highways across the region.
An impactful shot of snow and ice will blast through the Northeast set to dump snow threatening post-Christmas holiday travel at major airports and highways across the region.
State of emergency declared as atmospheric river batters Southern California
A powerful atmospheric river is causing widespread damage across Southern California, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency as crews respond to flooding and destruction.
A powerful atmospheric river is causing widespread damage across Southern California, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency as crews respond to flooding and destruction.
Chicago stays festive despite freezing temps
Even as temperatures struggled to reach the teens, crowds packed the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza, proving the holiday spirit in downtown Chicago is stronger than the cold.
Even as temperatures struggled to reach the teens, crowds packed the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza, proving the holiday spirit in downtown Chicago is stronger than the cold.
Dangerous cold blasts Chicago, wind chills expected to plummet
We want to talk more about the dangers of bitterly cold temps. Manager of Emergency Management Services for OEMC, Matthew Doughtie is joining us now.
We want to talk more about the dangers of bitterly cold temps. Manager of Emergency Management Services for OEMC, Matthew Doughtie is joining us now.
First snow of La Niña winter blasts millions in mid-Atlantic, unleashing hazardous travel conditions
More than 16 million people are under Winter Weather Advisories in the mid-Atlantic, waking up to their first snow of the season in parts of Virginia and Maryland, which is creating slick travel conditions and delaying school openings across the region.
More than 16 million people are under Winter Weather Advisories in the mid-Atlantic, waking up to their first snow of the season in parts of Virginia and Maryland, which is creating slick travel conditions and delaying school openings across the region.