First day of winter is December 21: The science behind the winter solstice
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice, the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice, the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays
A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.
A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Here's how much range electric vehicles lose in the cold
Battery shrinkage is an issue for winter driving.
Battery shrinkage is an issue for winter driving.
Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US
Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.
Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.
Watch: Saint Bernard engulfed by lake-effect snowfall in New York
As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.
As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.
Saint Bernard struggles with lake-effect snow
Video posted by Lindsey Pickerd and Jonathan Lilly on Monday, which they said was taken in Osceola, shows 'Whiskey' sinking into the snow.
Video posted by Lindsey Pickerd and Jonathan Lilly on Monday, which they said was taken in Osceola, shows 'Whiskey' sinking into the snow.
Bundle up! NASA finds the coldest spot on Earth
NASA officials say they’ve pinpointed the perfect spot for the perfect winter getaway.
NASA officials say they’ve pinpointed the perfect spot for the perfect winter getaway.
'High impact' Christmas week winter storm could lead to travel nightmare for millions of Americans
Those living or traveling to and from the eastern third of the country will need to pay very close attention to the forecast as it becomes locked in in the coming days.
Those living or traveling to and from the eastern third of the country will need to pay very close attention to the forecast as it becomes locked in in the coming days.
'Highly disruptive' winter storm to develop this week impacting millions
Winter begins on Wednesday and will make a big entrance as confidence is growing that a significant winter storm could impact millions of Americans just before Christmas.
Winter begins on Wednesday and will make a big entrance as confidence is growing that a significant winter storm could impact millions of Americans just before Christmas.
Significant winter storm likely going to impact millions in the East into Christmas weekend
There's increasing confidence that a significant winter storm will slam the East and could cause a travel nightmare into Christmas weekend.
There's increasing confidence that a significant winter storm will slam the East and could cause a travel nightmare into Christmas weekend.
Polar bear makes 'snow angels' at Utah zoo after snowstorm
A storm forced the zoo to close for a day after the area received more than 10 inches of snow.
A storm forced the zoo to close for a day after the area received more than 10 inches of snow.
What are the odds of a white Christmas?
In order to qualify for a white Christmas, there must either be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning or falling snow must accumulate to at least 0.1 inches on Dec. 25.
In order to qualify for a white Christmas, there must either be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning or falling snow must accumulate to at least 0.1 inches on Dec. 25.
Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
3 children die, 1 in critical condition after falling into frozen UK lake
Emergency workers searched through the night and into Monday for two other children who were reportedly with the group, though it is uncertain whether there were additional victims of the tragedy.
Emergency workers searched through the night and into Monday for two other children who were reportedly with the group, though it is uncertain whether there were additional victims of the tragedy.
Drivers stranded in snow on London motorway
Drivers were left stranded on London?s M25 motorway overnight into Dec. 12, 2022, as UK forecasters issued an updated weather warning, advising of snow and ice for parts of southeast England. Credit: Nick Pearce via Storyful
Drivers were left stranded on London?s M25 motorway overnight into Dec. 12, 2022, as UK forecasters issued an updated weather warning, advising of snow and ice for parts of southeast England. Credit: Nick Pearce via Storyful
Winter solstice: The shortest day of the year
Winter is coming for those in the Northern Hemisphere.
Winter is coming for those in the Northern Hemisphere.
Snow turns red rocks white in Utah's Bryce Canyon
The National Park Service posted the video on Tuesday, December 6, and said it showed snow that fell Tuesday night. (Credit: National Park Service via Storyful)
The National Park Service posted the video on Tuesday, December 6, and said it showed snow that fell Tuesday night. (Credit: National Park Service via Storyful)
Colorado photographer captures unusual 12-sided snowflake formation
Colorado photographer Dr. Jason Persoff spends time during Denver's snowy winters photographing snowflakes and got a rare treat when he spotted a snowflake that appeared to have 12 sides instead of the usual six.
Colorado photographer Dr. Jason Persoff spends time during Denver's snowy winters photographing snowflakes and got a rare treat when he spotted a snowflake that appeared to have 12 sides instead of the usual six.
Colorado photographer captures unusual snowflake formation
Colorado doctor and photographer Jason Persoff is taking the time to make sure the hidden beauty of snowflakes don't go unnoticed, including a rare 12-sided snowflake he captured last week.
Colorado doctor and photographer Jason Persoff is taking the time to make sure the hidden beauty of snowflakes don't go unnoticed, including a rare 12-sided snowflake he captured last week.
Heavy snow causes airport delays in Minneapolis
Heavy snow prompted airport cancellations and delays in Minneapolis. FOX 9 Minneapolis' Cody Matz spoke with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow about the current status of the airport.
Heavy snow prompted airport cancellations and delays in Minneapolis. FOX 9 Minneapolis' Cody Matz spoke with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow about the current status of the airport.