‘Major breakdown’ of polar vortex blamed for unusual winter weather around the world
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
At least 3 killed, 10 injured in North Carolina tornado
A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction.
A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction.
'Things will likely get worse': 2 dead, millions without power in Texas as temperatures plummet
A frigid blast of winter weather across the U.S. has left more than 2 million people in Texas without power.
A frigid blast of winter weather across the U.S. has left more than 2 million people in Texas without power.
‘Long live Fan Man’: Skier propels through heavy snow in with high-powered fan
When skis aren’t enough to get you through the deep snow, you bring in reinforcements - a high-powered fan strapped to your back.
When skis aren’t enough to get you through the deep snow, you bring in reinforcements - a high-powered fan strapped to your back.
Ramen noodles freeze mid-air in North Dakota’s bitter temperatures
If anyone was wondering how cold it got in North Dakota over the weekend, this bowl of ramen noodles went from from boiling to freezing mid-air.
If anyone was wondering how cold it got in North Dakota over the weekend, this bowl of ramen noodles went from from boiling to freezing mid-air.
Crews work to repair washed-out scenic highway in Big Sur
The section that crumbled in Monterey County is about 30 miles south of a famous bridge that’s frequently photographed by tourists and was featured in the opening credits of HBO’s “Big Little Lies.” The winding highway is a popular driving route renowned for its ocean views.
The section that crumbled in Monterey County is about 30 miles south of a famous bridge that’s frequently photographed by tourists and was featured in the opening credits of HBO’s “Big Little Lies.” The winding highway is a popular driving route renowned for its ocean views.
Major winter storm dumps snow on Northeast, shutting down COVID-19 vaccine sites
A major snowstorm pummeled the Northeastern region of the United States, shutting down schools, vaccination sites and forcing flights to be canceled.
A major snowstorm pummeled the Northeastern region of the United States, shutting down schools, vaccination sites and forcing flights to be canceled.
Epic snowball fight breaks out on National Mall after DC's first big snowfall in years
A bunch of Washingtonians hit the National Mall on Sunday afternoon to pelt each other with snowballs outside the Smithsonian Castle.
A bunch of Washingtonians hit the National Mall on Sunday afternoon to pelt each other with snowballs outside the Smithsonian Castle.
Horse and pony rescued after being stuck in mud for 18 hours in Salinas
Bay Area firefighters went to help rescue a horse and pony stuck in the mud for 18 hours in Monterey County.
Bay Area firefighters went to help rescue a horse and pony stuck in the mud for 18 hours in Monterey County.
Section of Highway 1 in Big Sur washes away during storms
A photo from the California Highway Patrol shows that the highway near the Big Creek Bridge is now gone. The road continues to erode as debris and water continue to flow down off the Big Sur mountains.
A photo from the California Highway Patrol shows that the highway near the Big Creek Bridge is now gone. The road continues to erode as debris and water continue to flow down off the Big Sur mountains.
Mudslide destroys road, sends PG&E truck down hill in Santa Cruz County
PG&E confirmed that one of the utility's employees was involved in an accident where the road gave way and that person is safe.
PG&E confirmed that one of the utility's employees was involved in an accident where the road gave way and that person is safe.
California remains under flood, blizzard watches from storm
Rain could cause flooding and snow is possible in the mountains.
Rain could cause flooding and snow is possible in the mountains.
Tahoe region sees rare blizzard warning as ski resorts sell out
More than a foot of snow was reported early Wednesday in the foothills north of Reno. The Mount Rose ski resort on the southwest edge of town announced it would be closed "due to blizzard conditions and high winds."
More than a foot of snow was reported early Wednesday in the foothills north of Reno. The Mount Rose ski resort on the southwest edge of town announced it would be closed "due to blizzard conditions and high winds."
Bay Area weather: High winds, power outages, flash floods and evacuations
Despite all the worry, there was no major damage, other than a few trees coming down and disruptions to people's lives because the power went out.
Despite all the worry, there was no major damage, other than a few trees coming down and disruptions to people's lives because the power went out.
PG&E reports 27,000 customers without power around Bay Area due to harsh winds
Electrical service is out for some 27,000 customers around the Bay Area as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, as fierce winds and rain batter the region, PG&E reported.
Electrical service is out for some 27,000 customers around the Bay Area as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, as fierce winds and rain batter the region, PG&E reported.
Waffle House feeds Ala. neighborhood after deadly tornado knocked out power
A Waffle House in Alabama turned to a propane-fueled flattop grill and set up shop outdoors after a deadly tornado left the area without power earlier this week.
A Waffle House in Alabama turned to a propane-fueled flattop grill and set up shop outdoors after a deadly tornado left the area without power earlier this week.
Last minute preparations before series of storms strike Bay Area
All eyes are on the skies with a series of storms expected to come barreling down on the Bay Area.
All eyes are on the skies with a series of storms expected to come barreling down on the Bay Area.
Powerful atmospheric river heads toward California
Evacuation orders were issued in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties around the area scorched by a complex of wildfires ignited by lightning last August. The state Office of Emergency Services positioned strike teams and task forces in five counties.
Evacuation orders were issued in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties around the area scorched by a complex of wildfires ignited by lightning last August. The state Office of Emergency Services positioned strike teams and task forces in five counties.
Tornado rips through Alabama, killing 1 and causing 'significant damage'
The tornado in Alabama damaged businesses, homes, knocked out power, and blocked roads in the Fultondale area of Jefferson County.
The tornado in Alabama damaged businesses, homes, knocked out power, and blocked roads in the Fultondale area of Jefferson County.
California winds fan fires, topple trees and trucks
South of San Francisco, the state’s firefighting agency said it responded to 13 vegetation fires in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties in 12 hours, and isolated evacuations were ordered for a total of 120 homes near two of them.
South of San Francisco, the state’s firefighting agency said it responded to 13 vegetation fires in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties in 12 hours, and isolated evacuations were ordered for a total of 120 homes near two of them.