Warming up your car in cold weather can damage your engine. Here's what to do instead
Allowing your car to warm up in cold weather for a few minutes can lower fuel efficiency while hurting the engine's performance.
Allowing your car to warm up in cold weather for a few minutes can lower fuel efficiency while hurting the engine's performance.
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.
Snow, bone-chilling cold, travel woes continue on Christmas
Nearly 94 million were under Wind Chill advisories on Christmas morning from North Dakota to Miami.
Nearly 94 million were under Wind Chill advisories on Christmas morning from North Dakota to Miami.
FedEx, UPS warn package deliveries could be interrupted by winter storm as driver safety takes priority
Both FedEx and UPS said the safety of its drivers remains a top priority following the winter weather blast.
Both FedEx and UPS said the safety of its drivers remains a top priority following the winter weather blast.
Bitter cold, travel nightmares continue on Christmas Eve as deadly bomb cyclone enters final chapter
The winter storm has created travel nightmares for millions of Americans trying to reach their destination for the Christmas holiday.
The winter storm has created travel nightmares for millions of Americans trying to reach their destination for the Christmas holiday.
Delivery of millions of Christmas gifts caught up in severe weather
Winter storms have hit several key hubs for major US shipping carriers, disrupted some cargo air travel, and caused numerous road closures.
Winter storms have hit several key hubs for major US shipping carriers, disrupted some cargo air travel, and caused numerous road closures.
Blizzard blamed for deadly 50-vehicle pileup along Ohio interstate
At least one person is reportedly dead and several others injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up amidst a blizzard in Ohio.
At least one person is reportedly dead and several others injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up amidst a blizzard in Ohio.
Grumpy sportscaster forced to cover winter storm goes viral: 'Can I go back to my regular job?'
A local Iowa sports reporter assigned to reporting on the blizzard conditions currently gripping the Midwest turned heads online Thursday with a clip of his hilariously grumpy reactions to having to be outside in the cold for the job.
A local Iowa sports reporter assigned to reporting on the blizzard conditions currently gripping the Midwest turned heads online Thursday with a clip of his hilariously grumpy reactions to having to be outside in the cold for the job.
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.
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.
This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays
A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.
A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Multiple lanes closed on Santa Clara interstate due to snow & ice accumulation
Officials reported late Sunday that snow and ice have accumulated on Highway CA-130 in Mount Hamilton in Santa Clara County, resulting in its temporary closure. All lanes remain closed until further notice. Officials did not provide an ETA on reopening lanes.
Officials reported late Sunday that snow and ice have accumulated on Highway CA-130 in Mount Hamilton in Santa Clara County, resulting in its temporary closure. All lanes remain closed until further notice. Officials did not provide an ETA on reopening lanes.
Show must go on: Winterfest tradition continues despite weather conditions
The weekend storm didn’t dampen a beloved holiday tradition in Tilden Park.
The weekend storm didn’t dampen a beloved holiday tradition in Tilden Park.
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.
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.
A 12-sided snowflake? Colorado photographer captures unusual snowflake formation
A Colorado man is taking the time to make sure the hidden beauty of snowflakes don't go unnoticed, including a rare 12-sided snowflake he captured last week.
A Colorado man is taking the time to make sure the hidden beauty of snowflakes don't go unnoticed, including a rare 12-sided snowflake he captured last week.
Bay Area freeze warning north and south - cold everywhere else
The City and County of Sonoma have extended their extreme cold weather warming center operations through Saturday morning Friday This afternoon, Marin County opened up an a similar center in San Rafael
The City and County of Sonoma have extended their extreme cold weather warming center operations through Saturday morning Friday This afternoon, Marin County opened up an a similar center in San Rafael
Ski shops loving the early Sierra snow blanket
The best ski shops have survived the pandemic and they are hoping that this year's great start, will make it a banner year.
The best ski shops have survived the pandemic and they are hoping that this year's great start, will make it a banner year.