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.

Mild December before blasts of polar cold in January; here's Michigan's winter outlook

Using previous winters as a guide, some patterns emerge to show what kind of winter Metro Detroit could be in for. It looks like it will start mild before winter temperatures blast us with cold polar air.

Some snowy Detroit streets remain unplowed from Monday's snowstorm

While city contractors have plowed the vast majority of Detroit’s residential streets, they missed a handful of them. This, coming after the city announced they would all be cleared by Wednesday morning.

Ice dams: how they form, quick fixes, and prevention

As the snow melts away from your roof, it's likely going to start piling up on the edge of your home in the form of ice dams. Here are the quick and easy ways to get it done and prevent it from happening again.

Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold

After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.

Price gouging plagues Texans searching for lodging, necessities amid winter storm

Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.

Texas power outages seen from space in stunning before-and-after photos

Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.