What are frost quakes? That popping noise, tremor could be a sign of cryoseism
If you heard a loud cracking or popping noise, or maybe even felt the ground shake a little, you might have experienced a frost quake.
If you heard a loud cracking or popping noise, or maybe even felt the ground shake a little, you might have experienced a frost quake.
Winter storm: Power outages persist, flights grounded
An enormous winter storm has dumped sleet, freezing rain, and snow across much of the United States this weekend, paralyzing air and road traffic while sending temperatures plunging. We have learned that at least 182 million people were under watches or warnings for ice and snow. According to FOX Weather, the highest snow accumulation reached 23.3 inches in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and the greatest ice total was 1.0 inch in Oxford, Mississippi. LiveNOW's Andy Mac is learning more about the storm’s impact with reporters Asher Redd and Olivianna Calmes.
An enormous winter storm has dumped sleet, freezing rain, and snow across much of the United States this weekend, paralyzing air and road traffic while sending temperatures plunging. We have learned that at least 182 million people were under watches or warnings for ice and snow. According to FOX Weather, the highest snow accumulation reached 23.3 inches in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and the greatest ice total was 1.0 inch in Oxford, Mississippi. LiveNOW's Andy Mac is learning more about the storm’s impact with reporters Asher Redd and Olivianna Calmes.
Beet juice, molasses, pickle brine: Eco-friendly options to avoid icy roads
Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.
Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.
Beet juice used as eco-friendly option to avoid icy roadways
The city of Converse in Texas used beet juice mixed with salt brine to create an eco-friendly option to prevent icy road conditions amid extreme winter weather. (Credit: Converse Fire Department Lt. Eli Garcia)
The city of Converse in Texas used beet juice mixed with salt brine to create an eco-friendly option to prevent icy road conditions amid extreme winter weather. (Credit: Converse Fire Department Lt. Eli Garcia)
Rare avalanche shuts down Pennsylvania road during winter storm
A major winter storm triggered a rare avalanche in Pennsylvania that left a road impassible this weekend.
A major winter storm triggered a rare avalanche in Pennsylvania that left a road impassible this weekend.
Two teens died in sledding accidents amid major winter weekend storm
The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.
The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.
Here's how much snow and ice the US got this weekend
A massive winter storm brought snow, sleet and ice from Texas to New England this weekend. Here’s a look at the outcomes.
A massive winter storm brought snow, sleet and ice from Texas to New England this weekend. Here’s a look at the outcomes.
Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Winter storm pushes US power grid to brink as operators take emergency measures
A massive storm spanning 2,300 miles is forcing grid operators to take measures to prevent rolling blackouts.
A massive storm spanning 2,300 miles is forcing grid operators to take measures to prevent rolling blackouts.
Winter storm cancels 30% of all US flights: What to know
Sunday marked the biggest flight cancellation event since the pandemic, with over 29% of all U.S. departing flights axed.
Sunday marked the biggest flight cancellation event since the pandemic, with over 29% of all U.S. departing flights axed.
Winter storm latest: Dangerous snow, ice move across US
The dangerous winter storm forecasters have been warning about has arrived. Governors in more than a dozen states have declared emergencies or urged people to stay home.
The dangerous winter storm forecasters have been warning about has arrived. Governors in more than a dozen states have declared emergencies or urged people to stay home.
Why the viral terracotta pot heater is a dangerous myth: What to do instead
Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.
Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.
USPS warns of mail delivery delays in over 30 states
The Postal Service (USPS) is warning that mail delivery could be disrupted in dozens of states due to a severe winter storm.
The Postal Service (USPS) is warning that mail delivery could be disrupted in dozens of states due to a severe winter storm.
Millions brace for major winter storm in the US
Millions of Americans are bracing for a massive winter storm packed with snow and ice. NWS Meteorologist Brian Hurley joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans with the latest forecast.
Millions of Americans are bracing for a massive winter storm packed with snow and ice. NWS Meteorologist Brian Hurley joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans with the latest forecast.
Possible historic winter storm to impact millions
The Boston Globe's lead meteorologist Ken Mahan joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the winter storm slated to impact millions of Americans across 40+ states this weekend. Heavy snow, arctic temperatures and dangerous ice are expected.
The Boston Globe's lead meteorologist Ken Mahan joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the winter storm slated to impact millions of Americans across 40+ states this weekend. Heavy snow, arctic temperatures and dangerous ice are expected.
The lowest wind chill ever recorded
A New Hampshire mountain holds the record for the lowest wind chill ever recorded in the U.S.
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.
Flight cancellations are likely this weekend as a massive winter storm is expected to cripple much of the U.S.
Your pre-snow (or ice) storm shopping list
Roughly 150 million Americans are under winter weather watches or warnings for extreme cold as a potentially catastrophic ice storm will stretch from New Mexico to the Carolinas.
Roughly 150 million Americans are under winter weather watches or warnings for extreme cold as a potentially catastrophic ice storm will stretch from New Mexico to the Carolinas.
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.
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.
Ted Cruz spotted on a plane to Laguna Beach ahead of Texas winter storm
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.