The first of three rounds of bitter air has arrived, threatening record lows in cities from the Midwest to the Northeast.

Although the storm will move out of the region quickly, its impacts could cause widespread disruptions to daily life.

Thanksgiving travel weekend is here. Unfortunately, the weather may not cooperate in parts of the country. Here’s what you ...

A fierce cold snap is in the forecast for the central and eastern U.S. starting around Nov. 8, forecasters warned, with record-breaking cold possible. The outbreak will bring the most significant ...

A harsh drop in temperatures is being delivered to the eastern two thirds of the country thanks to a polar vortex dipping down from the Arctic. Record cold high temperatures on Monday and Tuesday are ...

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