Video shows rare sand pillars along Lake Michigan
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A stretch of cold, windy weather along Lake Michigan has carved out rare sand pillars on some beaches.

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.

Chicago commuters battle brutal cold as frigid temps slam the region
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A brutal cold snap hit Chicago on Thursday, resulting in bundled up commuters and those brave enough to take on the single-digit temperatures.

Winter storm barrels into the Northeast, dropping up to 8 inches of snow
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The Northeast is experiencing its first real wintry Nor'easter of the season. It's affecting millions of Americans up and down the I-95 corridor. Some towns could see up to eight inches of snow.

Chicago prepares for winter weather with plowing, parking ban | ChicagoLIVE
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In preparation for the heavy snow expected this week, Chicago has launched plowing operations and the winter overnight parking ban. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Chicago travel snarled by first major snow of the season
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No matter where you were today you were likely impacted by this first big heavy snowfall. Roads at times treacherous to drive on. But the biggest problems were for people trying to fly in or out of Chicago.

Here's how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970

Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.

Arctic blast cold-stuns iguanas in Florida during record-setting temperature plunge

A frozen iguana was spotted in Boca Raton, Florida on Tuesday, as the coldest air of the season spread across the eastern U.S., setting several low temperatures across the Sunshine State.

Chicago crews work to clear roads after season's first big snow storm
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Cole Stallard, commissioner of Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation, breaks down how crews are hard a work clearing city streets during an overnight blast of lake-effect snow.

Chicago area schools announce closures, shifts to E-learning ahead of snowstorm

With the first snow storm on the way, schools in the Chicago area and Indiana have started to announce closures or shifts to E-learning on Monday.

170 million Americans brace for deep freeze as temps plunge near record lows, even in Florida

Over 100 million Americans from Boston to Tampa, will get an early taste of winter this week, thanks to a sweeping cold front that will bring the coldest air of the season starting Sunday and lasting into next week.

Warmer Great Lakes could fuel a snowier season ahead

The Great Lakes are unusually warm this fall, and that could have a big impact on the upcoming winter season.

Here's what the arrival of La Niña means for your winter weather

La Niña has returned for a second consecutive go-around this autumn and winter, and it could have a noticeable influence on seasonal weather patterns.