How cold weather helped cause the Salem witch trials
In 1692 and 1693, the Salem witch trials were held in northeastern Massachusetts and led to the prosecution of more than 150 people.
Map: What are the odds of a white Halloween?
It doesn't quite have the same ring as a white Christmas, but believe it or not, some parts of the U.S. actually have decent odds of seeing snow on Halloween each year.
Home heating prices are down a little: Here's how much you'll spend this winter
Overall winter heating prices are expected to be flat or a little cheaper than last year, but it depends on where you live and what you use to heat your home.
Winter 2023-24 outlook: Strong El Nino boosts odds of warmer temps in North, wet weather in South, NOAA says
El Niño is in place heading into winter for the first time in four years,
Strong El Nino winter: What kind of weather you can expect
El Nino years tend to be cooler and stormy for the South, drier and warmer for Northwest, and very wet for the West.
Farmers' Almanac declares ‘The BRRR is Back’ with predicted ‘snowy’ weather in winter outlook
The Farmers' Almanac's annual winter forecast is predicting cool temperatures and snowy weather conditions.
Drone video captures amazing power of avalanche as it sweeps down Canadian mountain
A drone pilot who was in the middle of packing up his gear for the day was able to get it back into the air just in time to see a powerful avalanche sweeping down a mountain and crashing to the ground below on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
Rare desert waterfalls still flowing a month after record snowfall awakened them
It's only the fourth time in 15 years the water has been strong enough to create the falls.
Trapped horse rescued after surviving below-freezing temps in snow
They believe a horse was pushed out of the barn by another horse and had sunk down deep in the snow.
Snowmobiler dies after getting buried in avalanche in Utah
The Utah County's Sheriff's Office said they found the body of a 38-year-old man in an avalanche in Pole Canyon near Cedar Fort Monday night.
Avalanche temporarily strands more than 1,000 people at popular Utah ski area
Authorities warned the danger of additional slides is far from over in northern Utah.
I-96 reopens in Michigan after 150-vehicle pileup; 16 hurt
A total of 150 vehicles were involved.
Skier 'critically buried' for minutes after triggering avalanche
New Hampshire authorities said the skier was only rescued after another skier saw a hand sticking out from the snow.
Volunteer shovel brigade clears snowy path to help migrating Yellowstone bison
Nearly five feet of snow fell this winter in West Yellowstone, resulting in giant berms created by snowplows along Highway 191, according to the Buffalo Field Campaign.
Southwest buys more deicing trucks after December fiasco
Southwest said it is buying more deicing trucks and lining up additional deicing pads at key airports and buying more engine covers and heaters to avoid a repeat.
South Dakota officials warn residents of snow on gas meters after two house explosions
Fire officials said more than 10 feet of snow was on the gas meters when the explosions occurred.
When can you expect the last snow of the season?
In some areas, the season's average last snowfall might be later than you think. Many parts of the U.S. can still see snow well into the spring.
La Nina is over and El Nino could be on the way, forecasters say
The climate phenomenon is a by-product of a years-long cycle of water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and has been in its cool phase for the past three winters -- a rare feat for an event that typically lasts for one winter, maybe two.
When is the last freeze in my area?
For gardeners, the final freeze of the season means they can start flower beds and vegetable gardens. For plant enthusiasts, it means it’s safe to move their greenery to the patio to soak up the sun.
