Chicago ice storm: ComEd reports 100K without power across area

As heavy rain and ice sweeps through the Chicago area on Wednesday, ComEd is reporting more than 100,000 customers have been affected by power outages.

Chicago weather: Ice, rain and strong winds combine for winter storm

Ice storm warnings are now extended to include McHenry County and the winter weather advisory is extended to include northern Cook and DuPage counties, joining Lake, Kane and DeKalb.

Flight delays grow as massive winter storm brings snow, frigid cold

A brutal winter storm knocked out power in California, closed interstate highways from Arizona to Wyoming and prompted more than 1,200 flight cancellations Wednesday — and the worst won't be over for several days.

Freezing rain, sleet and thunderstorms headed to Chicagoland

Everything from drenching rainfall with embedded thunderstorms to a nasty mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow may impact our viewing area from Tuesday night into Thursday.

Freezing rain, sleet and thunderstorms headed to Chicagoland
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Everything from drenching rainfall with embedded thunderstorms to a nasty mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow may impact our viewing area from Tuesday night into Thursday.

Wintry conditions cause crashes, spin-outs across Chicagoland

Around Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, motorists and residents experienced cold, slippery and windy conditions Thursday. 

First winter storm of February hits Chicago area with snow
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The first winter storm of the month hit the Chicago area Thursday with strong gusting winds impacting travel during the evening commute.

Ice Castles in Lake Geneva close for season due to melting sculptures

Ice Castles in Lake Geneva announced it is closed for the season after warm temperatures melted its signature designs after being open for just three days.

Video: Crystal clear ice forms on Lake Superior

Lake Superior froze over last week, creating an incredible phenomenon where the lake was completely clear - and several inches thick, making it possible to see to the bottom of the Great Lake.

Unfathomable cold from polar vortex: Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, hits -100 degrees wind chill

The NWS in Portland/Gray, Maine, said an unusual phenomenon for its area of responsibility is possible Friday night as the tropopause could dip below the peak of Mount Washington, the highest summit in the northeastern U.S.