Satellite images show volcanic eruption that caused tsunami in Pacific

An underwater volcano has erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.

North Carolina skiers blasted with freezing water after hydrant struck

Several people were hurt at a North Carolina ski resort when a hydrant sprayed a blast of water onto skiers riding above on a lift, prompting several skiers to jump.

Thousands without power in Sierra for more than 2 weeks

Thousands of people living in the Sierra have been without power for more than two weeks now.The storms that pushed across the Sierra just after Christmas knocked down power poles and in many cases broke lines in El Dorado, Nevada and Placer counties.

Thousands in Sierra without power nearly 2 weeks after storm

Thousands of residents in the Sierra Nevada remain without running water, heat or power nearly two weeks after a powerful December storm dumped heavy snow that downed trees and damaged electrical equipment. 

Winter storm rips through Eastern US causing record breaking snowfall

A winter storm that had already blanketed parts of the South in snow moved into the Northeast, snarling air travel and crushing morning commutes.

Why do people buy all the milk, bread and eggs before snowstorms?

Perishable items like bread, milk and eggs typically go flying off store shelves whenever a snowstorm is in the forecast.

White House shares $4.5B effort to help cover winter heating bills

The Biden administration shared a state-by-state breakdown of its effort to help cover winter heating bills for low-income families.

Winter storm takes aim at Mid-South, East Coast: Timeline of expected snow

Another winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow and ice to parts of the Mid-South and Northeast U.S. beginning Thursday. Here’s a timeline of the storm.

Severe storms sweep across southern US overnight

A line of severe storms moved across the southern United States overnight, leaving homes damaged and without power.

21 people rescued from stuck tram cars in New Mexico

Lt. Robert Arguellas, a Bernalillo County Fire Department spokesperson, said early Saturday afternoon that crews first rescued 20 people stranded in one car and several hours later rescued a 21st person stranded by themselves in a second car.

Minneapolis so cold that NHL is warming ice for Winter Classic

The NHL Winter Classic in Minnesota has set the record as the coldest game in NHL history. It's so cold the NHL is actually warming the ice for the game.

PG&E struggles in Sierra power restoration

Pacific Gas and Electric has had so much snow country damage, that it is putting all its hands on deck and calling in reserves to do repairs between storms.  

Colorado wildfires: At least 580 homes destroyed, 34K evacuated

Colorado wildfires fueled by gusty winds burned an estimated 580 homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Officials were assessing the damage on Friday.