Chicago weather: Weekend snow chances return amid dangerous cold

More winter weather is headed to the Chicago area this weekend as lake-effect snow and a large storm system to the south move closer together.

Traveling during the winter storm? Here's what to do if your flight gets canceled
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Winter weather has been messing up flights all over the country. Tens of thousands got delayed and hundreds got canceled completely. Katy Nastro, a travel expert with going.com, joins us. 

Chicago weather: Bitter cold grips region as snow chances return

Dangerous cold is settling over the Chicago area, with snow chances returning this weekend and bitter temperatures expected to linger into Monday.

ComEd readies crews as extreme cold raises risk of power outages
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With dangerous cold gripping Chicagoland, ComEd says extra crews are on standby, offering guidance for homeowners on saving energy and what to do if power goes out.

Salvation Army opens 24/7 warming centers as dangerous cold grips Chicago

As dangerous cold grips Chicago, the Salvation Army is offering round-the-clock warming centers and street outreach to help people avoid deadly exposure.

Dangerous cold triggers flight cancelations at O’Hare, more expected this weekend
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Extreme cold and a major winter storm are disrupting air travel nationwide, with dozens of cancelations already at Chicago airports and more than 1,400 U.S. flights preemptively grounded ahead of snow and ice.

What is an icequake? Term trends amid extreme cold snap in Chicago
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The term "icequake" is trending online as Chicagoland deals with an extreme temperature plunge. FOX Chicago's Kaitlin Cody explains what it is.

Chicago weather: Arctic air brings dangerous wind chills, closes schools

Dangerous cold continues across Chicago through Saturday, with snow arriving this weekend and road conditions likely worsening into early next week.

Why a short trip outside can land you in the ER during Chicago’s deep freeze

Chicago emergency rooms are preparing for a rise in cold-related injuries as extreme temperatures set in, with doctors warning that numbness can mask serious damage and that even short, poorly dressed trips outside can quickly turn dangerous.

What’s causing 'exploding trees' in the Chicago area?

There’s a phenomenon sweeping social media that you may have seen — or even searched for — called “exploding trees."

The lowest wind chill ever recorded

A New Hampshire mountain holds the record for the lowest wind chill ever recorded in the U.S.

What to do if your flight gets canceled due to winter storms

Flight cancellations are likely this weekend as a massive winter storm is expected to cripple much of the U.S.