Warming up your car in cold weather can damage your engine. Here's what to do instead
Allowing your car to warm up in cold weather for a few minutes can lower fuel efficiency while hurting the engine's performance.
Allowing your car to warm up in cold weather for a few minutes can lower fuel efficiency while hurting the engine's performance.
Holiday travel chaos spills into Monday with hundreds more flights canceled
Thousands of flights were canceled and delayed during a harsh winter weekend as millions traveled across the country for Christmas.
Thousands of flights were canceled and delayed during a harsh winter weekend as millions traveled across the country for Christmas.
Massive winter storm leaves at least 48 dead, including 27 in western NY
The dead have been found in their cars, homes and in snowbanks. Some died while shoveling snow.
The dead have been found in their cars, homes and in snowbanks. Some died while shoveling snow.
'Major disaster': Death toll rises in western New York after historic blizzard
First responders had to abandon ambulances due to white out conditions in Erie County, where at least seven people died during the Christmas blizzard.
First responders had to abandon ambulances due to white out conditions in Erie County, where at least seven people died during the Christmas blizzard.
Snow, bone-chilling cold, travel woes continue on Christmas
Nearly 94 million were under Wind Chill advisories on Christmas morning from North Dakota to Miami.
Nearly 94 million were under Wind Chill advisories on Christmas morning from North Dakota to Miami.
Temperatures rise — barely— after Chicago’s coldest December day in nearly 40 years
Temperatures slightly improved Saturday after the coldest December day recorded in Chicago in nearly 40 years, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures slightly improved Saturday after the coldest December day recorded in Chicago in nearly 40 years, according to the National Weather Service.
FedEx, UPS warn package deliveries could be interrupted by winter storm as driver safety takes priority
Both FedEx and UPS said the safety of its drivers remains a top priority following the winter weather blast.
Both FedEx and UPS said the safety of its drivers remains a top priority following the winter weather blast.
Bitter cold, travel nightmares continue on Christmas Eve as deadly bomb cyclone enters final chapter
The winter storm has created travel nightmares for millions of Americans trying to reach their destination for the Christmas holiday.
The winter storm has created travel nightmares for millions of Americans trying to reach their destination for the Christmas holiday.
Arctic cold, high winds cause significant delays on Metra and CTA; Hundreds of flights canceled in Chicago
Icy roads and bitter cold made travel hazardous Friday morning and caused significant delays whether you were driving, taking a train or bus or flying.
Icy roads and bitter cold made travel hazardous Friday morning and caused significant delays whether you were driving, taking a train or bus or flying.
Chicago's frigid temperatures raise concern for those with no place to go
The frigid temperatures and highs winds are raising concerns for those with no place to go.
The frigid temperatures and highs winds are raising concerns for those with no place to go.
Cold weather, snow forces early end to Red Kettle campaign
The Salvation Army ended its annual Red Kettle campaign early because of the weather.
The Salvation Army ended its annual Red Kettle campaign early because of the weather.
Chicago's frigid temps raise concern for those with no place to go
The frigid temperatures and highs winds are raising concerns for those with no place to go.
The frigid temperatures and highs winds are raising concerns for those with no place to go.
Chicago winter storm: Messy conditions, crashes make for lengthy commutes
Due to messy conditions and multiple crashes, people had trouble getting home Friday night.
Due to messy conditions and multiple crashes, people had trouble getting home Friday night.
Woman dies from cold exposure after being found in snow outside Michigan assisted living home
A woman died after she was found in the snow outside of her Michigan assisted living community home. Wind chills were dangerously cold at the time.
A woman died after she was found in the snow outside of her Michigan assisted living community home. Wind chills were dangerously cold at the time.
Blizzard blamed for deadly 50-vehicle pileup along Ohio interstate
At least one person is reportedly dead and several others injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up amidst a blizzard in Ohio.
At least one person is reportedly dead and several others injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up amidst a blizzard in Ohio.
Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan amid cold snap to keep tradition alive
A Chicago man is making a splash and continuing tradition, despite the arctic weather.
A Chicago man is making a splash and continuing tradition, despite the arctic weather.
'Great Lake Jumper' dives into Lake Michigan on coldest day of 2022
The 'Great Lake Jumper' is continuing a tradition by jumping into Lake Michigan -- despite the arctic weather.
The 'Great Lake Jumper' is continuing a tradition by jumping into Lake Michigan -- despite the arctic weather.
Tips on how to avoid frostbite as temps plummet across Chicago
With current temperatures and windchill, frostbite can occur within just 10 minutes.
With current temperatures and windchill, frostbite can occur within just 10 minutes.
How to protect your skin from the bitter cold
With current temperatures and windchill, frostbite can occur within just 10 minutes.
With current temperatures and windchill, frostbite can occur within just 10 minutes.
'It takes a lot out of you': Tow truck drivers face busy days ahead with winter storm
During a snow storm, tow truck driver Paul Krauska says he could pull out nearly 50 vehicles.
During a snow storm, tow truck driver Paul Krauska says he could pull out nearly 50 vehicles.