Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video

Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.

School closings: Superintendent on snow day limits, threshold to cancel class

Because the limit of school cancellation days are capped for districts, there comes a time when extending the semester to hit the required number of in-class days comes into play.

School district leader talks about snow day shortage and close calls
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Hazel Park Superintendent Dr. Amy Wilcox spoke about the decision to cancel school due to winter weather and the limit of snow days available. 

Salt prices go up with increased demand during brutal Michigan winter

But does salt really work during these cold days? And what about the price of salt? FOX 2 spoke to a salt supplier, who is an expert.

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.

Rules for your car in frigid winter temps you need to know

Most winters can be pretty hard on your vehicle. But for the past month temperatures have been bitterly cold - and the side effects on our cars can be extra harsh.

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

2025 was one of the hottest years on record, data finds

2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.

High winds knock out power to thousands in SE Michigan

High winds whipping across Metro Detroit are starting to disrupt power in portions of SE Michigan Friday.

DTE Outage Map: See status of Metro Detroit power outages here

Metro Detroit residents should expect some issues with power as the threat of gusty winds and inclement weather looms over Southeast Michigan on Monday.

Travel nightmare unfolds as first Nor'easter of La Niña winter season slams East Coast with rain, ice and snow

A mix of moisture and cold air is expected to bring 1–3 inches of snow across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Upstate New York and much of New England, while middle New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are expected to see 5–8 inches.

White Thanksgiving: Powerful snowstorm prompts blizzard warnings, dangerous whiteout conditions

Periods of whiteout and life-threatening driving conditions will be possible across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as well as places downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario in Ohio, western Pennsylvania and western New York, beginning Wednesday through Friday.