Here's what to have on hand if the power goes out during a winter storm

Here's what to have at home in the event of a power outage during a winter storm -- something that could last days or even weeks in some instances.

40 million Americans under winter storm watch ahead of weekend nor'easter

A powerful nor'easter will develop into a "bomb cyclone" off the East Coast this weekend, placing areas from New England to North Carolina at risk of heavy snow, high winds and coastal flooding beginning Friday evening.

Winter Storm Watches issued for Philadelphia, New York, Boston  ahead of powerful weekend nor'easter

A powerful nor'easter will develop into a "bomb cyclone" off the East Coast this weekend, placing areas from New England to North Carolina at risk of heavy snow, high winds and coastal flooding beginning Friday evening.

North Carolina dog ‘shovels snow’ after winter storm

Man’s best friend became an even better one when he “helped” dig out from a winter storm in North Carolina Saturday.

North Carolina crews hike to rescue stranded camper amid winter storm

Six members of the Haywood County Search and Rescue had to leave their 4WD truck and put on snowshoes to find a stranded hiker who decided to go camping during a winter storm.

Winter storm blankets South in snow, rain for coastal Northeast

A storm brought snow to South and Mid-Atlantic states over the weekend. The Great Lakes, Upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire could still see 1-2 feet of snow through Monday.

Winter storm leaves South covered in snow, ice

Weather forecasters say more than an inch of snow fell per hour in some parts of the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia.

Where to find warming centers in Detroit

With temperatures in the single digits, the wind chill made it feel like it was below zero in Southeast Michigan. Here are places to find warmth if you know anyone who doesn't have a warm place to go.

Why do people buy all the milk, bread and eggs before snowstorms?

Perishable items like bread, milk and eggs typically go flying off store shelves whenever a snowstorm is in the forecast.

When should you stop shoveling? Doctors say there's an age limit

A Beaumont doctor says there is a right age when you should stop shoveling and start paying a teenager to handle the shoveling - and it may be younger than you think.

Detroit warming centers open amid freezing temperatures

Four warming shelters have been opened to accommodate those that need some warmth amid the freezing start to the new year.

What is a snow squall and what makes it so dangerous for drivers?

As winter weather hits parts of the U.S., forecasters are warning about the dangers of a snow squall and the danger it can pose to drivers.

CDC: How to prepare home, car for your next winter freeze

As winter approaches, the CDC has issued guidance on how to best prepare your home and your car before a storm hits.

Hawaii sees snow after rare blizzard warning

Blizzard warnings for Hawaii are rare, but not unheard of. The Big Island has mountain peaks that reach nearly 14,000 feet (more than 4,200 meters).

Dozens stuck in remote UK pub after blizzard

Dozens of customers who stopped for a drink at Britain’s highest pub are getting a longer stay than they bargained for after the building was cut off by a blizzard. Sixty-one people woke up Monday after their third night at the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales about 270 miles (435 kilometers) north of London.