Chicago weather: Late week wind chills could drop to -35 in Chicagoland

An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for all of northeast Illinois from late Thursday night until midday Friday for wind chills as low as -35.

Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?

Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.

Chicago residents face broken furnaces with brutally cold weather

With bitter cold temperatures in Chicago down in the single digits, some homes and businesses didn't have working heat.

Arctic blast brings dangerous conditions to the East Coast
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Katie Byrne reports on the hazardous weather and impacts residents are facing along the East Coast as the Arctic blast grips the region.

Major pileup as snow wallops northwest Indiana
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Parts of northwest Indiana took a major hit from lake-effect snow, even causing a pileup on the roadway in Elkhart.

What are snow squalls and why are they so dangerous?

Snow squalls can happen at a moment's notice and pose extreme danger to motorists who are unfortunate enough to drive into this sudden burst of heavy snow.

Will Chicago have a white Christmas?

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Here's what the forecast says for the potential of a snowy holiday.