Are you breaking the law if you warm up your car in your state?

While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.

How cold weather helped cause the Salem witch trials

In 1692 and 1693, the Salem witch trials were held in northeastern Massachusetts and led to the prosecution of more than 150 people.

Strong El Nino winter: What kind of weather you can expect

El Nino years tend to be cooler and stormy for the South, drier and warmer for Northwest, and very wet for the West.

Snowmobiler dies after getting buried in avalanche in Utah

The Utah County's Sheriff's Office said they found the body of a 38-year-old man in an avalanche in Pole Canyon near Cedar Fort Monday night.

When can you expect the last snow of the season?

In some areas, the season's average last snowfall might be later than you think. Many parts of the U.S. can still see snow well into the spring.

Winter weather advisory with 3-6 inches of snow expected in SE Michigan

The wet snow is expected throughout southeast Michigan, so plan on slippery road conditions, especially for the morning rush hour. The high for Friday will be 34.

Southeast Michigan weather: What to expect with Friday's snow

Friday is bringing another batch of snow for Southeast Michigan. Here's how much snow you should expect to see.

As winter storm pounds Metro Detroit, 210K DTE customers left without power

More than 210,000 DTE customers were without power as of 9 p.m. Friday night while southeastern Michigan labored under a winter storm warning dumping as much as six inches to a foot of snow on the area.

Thundersnow seen across Metro Detroit as winter storm strengthens

Thundersnow is unusual because it can only happen a few times a year. In order to form, thunderstorms require three things: Moisture, Unstable Air and Lift.

Winter storm bears down across SE Michigan, power outages begin to climb

"We’re anticipating somewhere between 80 and 100 salt trucks out this afternoon and probably that same number overnight into tomorrow morning," Bryson said.

DTE warns of more power outages during Friday's winter storm in Metro Detroit

DTE Energy is warning that trees weakened in last week's ice storm could snap under the weight of several inches of snow and gusting winds on Friday.