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.
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.
Severe winter storms will cause ‘widespread delays’ in COVID-19 vaccine shipments, CDC says
The inclement weather is expected to have a large impact on the shipment and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the CDC.
The inclement weather is expected to have a large impact on the shipment and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the CDC.
A couple more inches of snow for Thursday
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
'Snownado': Large waterspout swirls over Texas lake amid record cold
Some are calling this a “snownado” - but here’s the science behind these large waterspouts seen swirling over some lakes in Texas amid record cold temperatures.
Some are calling this a “snownado” - but here’s the science behind these large waterspouts seen swirling over some lakes in Texas amid record cold temperatures.
Polar vortex: 100 million Americans brace for next round of winter storm
More than 100 million people live in areas covered Wednesday by some type of winter weather warning, watch or advisory.
More than 100 million people live in areas covered Wednesday by some type of winter weather warning, watch or advisory.
Nearly three-quarters of contiguous US covered in snow amid polar vortex
More than 73% of the lower 48 U.S. states were covered in snow this week, causing power outages and even impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments.
More than 73% of the lower 48 U.S. states were covered in snow this week, causing power outages and even impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments.
Coldest morning in over two years
Another couple of inches of snow likely Thursday
Another couple of inches of snow likely Thursday
‘Major breakdown’ of polar vortex blamed for unusual winter weather around the world
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Metro Detroit School Closings for Tuesday, Feb. 17
The snow may be through, but inclement weather and freezing temperatures are still closing schools.
The snow may be through, but inclement weather and freezing temperatures are still closing schools.
Bitterly Cold Morning
Temperatures to start this morning will be at and below zero. It will be a very cold morning with little to no wind, so expect to see frost on your windows this morning. Our all time record low for today is -7 and some spots will get very close to that this morning. We will be slow to warm this afternoon with highs in the upper teens to around 20 degrees with increasing clouds. A few light snow showers are possible tomorrow with a trace to just less than an inch possible.
Temperatures to start this morning will be at and below zero. It will be a very cold morning with little to no wind, so expect to see frost on your windows this morning. Our all time record low for today is -7 and some spots will get very close to that this morning. We will be slow to warm this afternoon with highs in the upper teens to around 20 degrees with increasing clouds. A few light snow showers are possible tomorrow with a trace to just less than an inch possible.
SE Michigan upgraded to Winter Storm Warning with new forecasts estimating 6-9 inches of snow
Up to 6 to 9 inches of snow is expected over the course of the next 36 hours as snowmakers push into southeast Michigan.
Up to 6 to 9 inches of snow is expected over the course of the next 36 hours as snowmakers push into southeast Michigan.
Detroit reschedules 3,000 vaccine appointments ahead of heavy snowfall Tuesday
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will speak at 2 p.m. about the major snowfall expected for the region and potential changes for Tuesday's COVID-19 vaccinations.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will speak at 2 p.m. about the major snowfall expected for the region and potential changes for Tuesday's COVID-19 vaccinations.
Private snow removal companies hit roads to work with city plows for winter storm
"We plan to go out around midnight, another half of the crew, another half at 6 a.m., and more people for backup at noon," Grillo said. "Altogether we'll be working pretty much for the next 36 hours."
"We plan to go out around midnight, another half of the crew, another half at 6 a.m., and more people for backup at noon," Grillo said. "Altogether we'll be working pretty much for the next 36 hours."
County crews hit the roads for winter storm, but cold temps limit salt's effect
"So we had this problem last night and we’ll probably have it again tonight, when the temperatures get down to the single digits, the salt really doesn’t do very much even though we mix it with liquid brine which lowers the active level a little bit," said Craig Bryson, Oakland County Road Commission. "When you’re in the single digits it’s pretty ineffective."
"So we had this problem last night and we’ll probably have it again tonight, when the temperatures get down to the single digits, the salt really doesn’t do very much even though we mix it with liquid brine which lowers the active level a little bit," said Craig Bryson, Oakland County Road Commission. "When you’re in the single digits it’s pretty ineffective."
Coronavirus vaccine appointments getting disrupted by heavy snow
Vaccines appointments for most major health departments in the area have been canceled or rescheduled due to heavy snowfall and disrupted travel.
Vaccines appointments for most major health departments in the area have been canceled or rescheduled due to heavy snowfall and disrupted travel.
The deep freeze is on
Rich Luterman has the chilly forecast.
Rich Luterman has the chilly forecast.
‘Watch your pets’: Man plunges into frozen pool to rescue dog who fell through ice
Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather.
Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather.
Snow moves out, bitter cold settles into Michigan
The bitter cold is here to stay after we all received about 6-9 inches of snow over the past 24 hours.
The bitter cold is here to stay after we all received about 6-9 inches of snow over the past 24 hours.
At least 3 killed, 10 injured in North Carolina tornado
A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction.
A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction.
Winter Storm Warning carries us through the morning commute.
The snow ends and the temps drop off big time tonight.
The snow ends and the temps drop off big time tonight.