Rare 'snownado' caught on camera in Idaho
It's also called a snow devil, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
It's also called a snow devil, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
Southwest Airlines flight cancellations, system crash
Southwest Airlines experience major cancellations on the day after Christmas.
Southwest Airlines experience major cancellations on the day after Christmas.
Series of storms gearing up to hit the Bay Area
A series of storms are headed for the Bay Area, and they are expected to bring heavy rainfall and intense winds over the next several days.
A series of storms are headed for the Bay Area, and they are expected to bring heavy rainfall and intense winds over the next several days.
Massive winter storm leaves at least 48 dead, including 27 in western NY
The dead have been found in their cars, homes and in snowbanks. Some died while shoveling snow.
The dead have been found in their cars, homes and in snowbanks. Some died while shoveling snow.
Woman dies from cold exposure after being found in snow outside Michigan assisted living home
A woman died after she was found in the snow outside of her Michigan assisted living community home. Wind chills were dangerously cold at the time.
A woman died after she was found in the snow outside of her Michigan assisted living community home. Wind chills were dangerously cold at the time.
Deadly Christmas week bomb cyclone unleashes damaging winds and brutally cold temperatures across country
The combination of dangerous driving conditions and frigid temperatures has been blamed for at least 9 deaths across 5 states.
The combination of dangerous driving conditions and frigid temperatures has been blamed for at least 9 deaths across 5 states.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
Watch: Wyoming troopers called to over 100 snowy wrecks amid wild whiteout
The Wyoming Highway Patrol said troopers responded to over 100 crashes in 12 hours as heavy snow bands led to near-zero visibility.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol said troopers responded to over 100 crashes in 12 hours as heavy snow bands led to near-zero visibility.
When storms 'bomb out': Explaining how a bomb cyclone forms
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
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.
'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.
27 degrees in Walnut Creek; icy conditions delay BART
It was definitely cold early Wednesday morning in the Bay Area.
It was definitely cold early Wednesday morning in the Bay Area.
No, it's not the North Pole. These snowy pics are in Santa Clara County
No, these snowy photos are not from the North Pole. They were taken in Santa Clara County.
No, these snowy photos are not from the North Pole. They were taken in Santa Clara County.
3 children die, 1 hospitalized 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.
Snow continues to slam Tahoe as rain eases in Bay Area
The Bay Area will see sporadic rain Sunday, opening up to blue skies and maybe even a rainbow. Meanwhile, the Tahoe area is dealing with widespread power outages due to snowfall.
The Bay Area will see sporadic rain Sunday, opening up to blue skies and maybe even a rainbow. Meanwhile, the Tahoe area is dealing with widespread power outages due to snowfall.
Bay Area rain brings its share of problems
The relentless rain hitting the Bay Area has brought its share of problems, especially in the North Bay. They include downed trees and power lines.
The relentless rain hitting the Bay Area has brought its share of problems, especially in the North Bay. They include downed trees and power lines.
Rain and wind knock out power to 7200 PG&E customers in Bay Area
Powerful winds and hours of heavy rainfall drenched the Bay Area Saturday. Roadways were temporarily blocked by fallen trees in the North and South Bay, and power lines were knocked out too. At sundown, PG&E was working to restore power to 7200 Bay Area customers.
Powerful winds and hours of heavy rainfall drenched the Bay Area Saturday. Roadways were temporarily blocked by fallen trees in the North and South Bay, and power lines were knocked out too. At sundown, PG&E was working to restore power to 7200 Bay Area customers.
Strong storm drenches Bay Area causing power outages & flooding, buries Tahoe
Heavy rain and strong winds were lashing the Bay Area on Saturday and bringing heavy snow to the Lake Tahoe area.
Heavy rain and strong winds were lashing the Bay Area on Saturday and bringing heavy snow to the Lake Tahoe area.
Coast-to-coast storm: Severe weather outbreak eyes South as blizzard could bury Plains, Midwest
Tornadoes and large hail threaten the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley, while heavy snow is expected in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest.
Tornadoes and large hail threaten the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley, while heavy snow is expected in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest.
Watch: Snow turns red rocks white in Utah's Bryce Canyon
The Utah national park had two inches of snow Tuesday night which helped create the picturesque winter scene.
The Utah national park had two inches of snow Tuesday night which helped create the picturesque winter scene.