'Major disaster': Death toll rises in western New York after historic blizzard

First responders had to abandon ambulances due to white out conditions in Erie County, where at least seven people died during the Christmas blizzard.

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.

Blizzard in Buffalo: Here's what 'zero-mile visibility' looks like

"We don't even want to be parked in it, you definitely don't want to be driving in it," the National Weather Service warned -- with video to prove their point.

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.

Michigan road conditions: 'Double whammy' of winds, temperatures making driving 'feel like a snow globe'

Drivers need to "do their part" when traveling around Metro Detroit, MDOT's spokeswoman said. That means making sure any routes they're planning to take are cleared and they have emergency supplies just in case.

Winter Weather in Southeast Michigan: Snow totals falling but wind gusts will send temps plummeting

There's some good news for those waking up Friday morning: Projections for snow totals have fallen and most of the metro area won't see more than 4 inches. But hazardous conditions remain.

School closings: Metro Detroit Christmas snowstorm prompts Friday closures

All of Southeast Michigan is under a winter storm warning starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday and lasting through Saturday morning at 4 a.m. While it may be the start of holiday break for many school districts, not all are done for the semester.