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West to see much-needed return of winter, while jet stream shields snow-weary East from worst of Polar Vortex

While much of the eastern U.S. has been frozen by rounds of Arctic air and snow, the West has experienced weeks of unseasonable warmth, which has left many mountain ranges in a snow drought.  A major change in the weather pattern will flip the script by mid-month, as a shift in the jet stream will open the door for numerous storms to bring snow and rain to the West Coast and Rockies. Additionally, this shift in the jet stream will shield the East from the worst of the polar vortex, which will re

US Coast Guard frees ships during icebreaking operations from New York Harbor to Great Lakes

The U.S. Coast Guard is actively conducting icebreaking operations around the Northern Tier of the U.S. to help vessels maneuver through the frozen, icy waters caused by the prolonged extreme cold and powerful winter storms.Video captures U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hawser cutting large ice blocks across the Sector of New York on Saturday to help maintain safe and navigable waterways.SEE IT: COAST GUARD CUTTER FREES NYPD VESSEL FROM ICEBOUND HUDSON RIVER"Winter brings freezing temperatures and ice f

Person found dead in icy waters of Potomac River in Washington DC

WASHINGTON, DC - Emergency crews found a person dead in the icy waters of the Potomac River amid extreme cold temperatures in Washington DC on Tuesday.The DC Fire and EMS Department responded to the river near the 14th Street Bridge for a water rescue. Crews found the person on the ice mid-span near the bridge and removed them.Emergency crews wore suits that are specifically designed for cold water rescues. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.WHY HYPOTHERMIA HAPPENS

Brief winter thaw to help with major melt of South's historic snow and ice

A short winter warm-up is set to help thaw out the south this week, helping to dig out the record snowfall and ice that fell more than a week ago.The FOX Forecast Center said temperatures this week will reach the 50s and 60s in the Southeast, providing much-needed relief for Mississippi and Tennessee, where tens of thousands of people are still without power after the historic ice storm.HISTORIC WINTER STORM KILLS OVER 80, IMPACTS MILLIONS ACROSS MORE THAN 40 STATESThe storm impacted more than 2

Must-see moments: Historic nor'easter slams Carolina coast and shatters snow records

KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC – A historic nor'easter "bombed out" off the North Carolina coast overnight Sunday, delivering record snow to parts of the Southeast and near hurricane-force wind gusts.FOX Weather Storm Specialist Mike Seidel, who reported live amid blizzard-like conditions from the beach at Kill Devil Hills, said this storm rivaled the most intense storms that he has experienced in his more than three decade career covering extreme weather.NOR'EASTER: WHAT CAUSES THESE POWERFUL SYSTEMS?"Th

Video: Firefighters rescue man from submerged car while intense nor'easter slams North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NC - Dramatic video shows the moment firefighters rescued a man from a submerged car during this weekend's nor'easter in Charlotte, North Carolina.The Charlotte Fire Department shared video footage from a firefighter's helmet that shows the moment the rescue occurred.During a storm that brought 11 inches of snow to the city, crews were called in to rescue a stranded driver in a pickup truck that had gone off the road and into a retention pond.The car started taking on water, so the dr

Historic winter storm kills over 80, impacts millions across more than 40 states

More than 240 million people across more than 40 states, from Arizona to Maine, were slammed by a historic winter storm that extended over 2,300 miles and delivered deadly snow and ice.At least 82 people were killed across over a dozen states due to the extreme cold and severe weather conditions.TENNESSEE BATTLES WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES AFTER SEVERE WEEKEND ICE STORMOver a dozen states faced hazardous travel conditions, prolonged power outages and record-low temperatures.Hundreds of thousands r

Watch: US Coast Guard ice breakers plow through chunks of ice on New York's Hudson River amid extreme cold

HUDSON RIVER, NY - Bone-chilling winter temperatures are causing concern for vessels in the water, and the U.S. Coast Guard has jumped in to help with icebreaking operations.Coast Guard officials are working to support safe navigation for boats due to the intense winter weather we're seeing in the eastern U.S. A powerful polar vortex persists over the next few weeks.FEBRUARY OUTLOOK: WEAKENING POLAR VORTEX TO EXTEND EXTREME COLD SPELL EVEN LONGER FOR MILLIONS IN EASTERN USExperts at the FOX Fore

Freezing in Florida: Arctic chill reaches Sunshine State, breaking records and causing power disruptions

ORLANDO, Fla. – The wrath of this winter season managed to reach sunny Florida this weekend. The arctic air that has gripped much of the eastern U.S. surged south, setting at least 15 record-low temperatures across the Sunshine State.FEBRUARY OUTLOOK: WEAKENING POLAR VORTEX TO EXTEND EXTREME COLD SPELL EVEN LONGER FOR MILLIONS IN EASTERN USThe cold persisted statewide Monday, with Melbourne plunging to 25 degrees, topping the record for the coldest February day that was set just a day before.NEX

San Francisco Bay Area rattled by cluster of earthquakes ongoing outside San Ramon

SAN RAMON, Calif. – A cluster of earthquakes is rattling the San Francisco Bay Area centered within the city of San Ramon, California, including a magnitude 4.2 quake — the strongest thus far.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has recorded at least eight earthquakes of at least magnitude 2.5 or greater since just before 6:30 a.m. local time. HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERSome of the earthquakes have been felt in San Francisco itself. There's no word on any damage.Check back for updates on this

Next rounds of snow target the winter-weary East, late-week storm could cause travel trouble

PHILADELPHIA – Two more rounds of snow are expected later this week across the winter-weary eastern U.S., including parts of the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. While neither storm is expected to pack accumulations approaching last week's historic winter storm, the second of the upcoming two systems will be accompanied by wind gusts that could cause travel delays alongside the unshakable arctic chill that has many cities across the East on track for their coldest winter in recent years.

February outlook: Weakening Polar Vortex to extend extreme cold spell even longer for millions in Eastern US

The bitter cold temperatures that have left a chill over the eastern half of the country aren't going anywhere, as a major disruption to the Polar Vortex is coming this month. While the cold is not new, the Polar Vortex's pattern was different. NOR'EASTER 'BOMBS' OUT AFTER SLAMMING CAROLINAS, VIRGINIA WITH RECORD SNOW, BLIZZARD CONDITIONSThe cold ushered in late January was caused by the vortex remaining strong but displaced over Canada, sending extreme cold into the U.S. According to the FOX Fo

Watch: Unoccupied home on North Carolina's Outer Banks collapses into ocean amid nasty nor'easter's rough surf

BUXTON, N.C.– A 28th home has collapsed into the Atlantic along North Carolina's Outer Banks on Sunday amid rough seas and beach conditions during a powerful nor'easter that smacked the Carolinas and Virginia with heavy snow, hurricane-force winds and rough surf. This marks the first home to collapse on the Outer Banks in 2026, following 16 home collapses in Buxton and Rodanthe in late 2025. According to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Sunday's collapse occurred on Tower Circle Road, the lo

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MD 0068 CONCERNING HEAVY SNOW FOR PARTS OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA AND ADJACENT SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA Mesoscale Discussion 0068NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1240 PM CST Sat Jan 31 2026Areas affected...parts of eastern North Carolina and adjacentsoutheastern VirginiaConcerning...Heavy snow Valid 311840Z - 312245ZSUMMARY...A period of sustained moderate to heavy snow ratesapproaching and occasionally exceeding 1 inch per hour appears to bedeveloping and likely to continue through arou

Photos: Dense fog reported during massive pileup involving 150 vehicles in California

EARLIMART, Calif. — A massive pileup involving about 150 vehicles has left several people with injuries amid a Dense Fog Advisory in California on Saturday.County of Tulare officials said the pileup happened during dense fog. California Highway Patrol initially reported that 59 cars were involved, but county officials later upped that total.The crash happened on State Route 99 near Avenue 24, halting traffic in both northbound and southbound lanes. There are detours in place and drivers are bein

Cape Cod and Massachusetts islands prepare for impacts of nor'easter storm

Cape Cod and the Massachusetts islands are readying for impacts from a major winter storm charging up the East Coast this weekend.The nor'easter is currently dropping snow over the Carolinas and Virginia, but will continue to strengthen throughout the day Saturday.LIVE UPDATES: NOR’EASTER SLAMS CAROLINAS WITH SNOW, VICIOUS WINDS AS STORM INTENSIFIES TO ‘BOMB’ OUTBy Sunday, the storm will power up the coast, mostly projected to stay offshore until it reaches Massachusetts and southern New England

Coast Guard suspends search for missing fishing boat crew off Massachusetts coast ahead of powerful nor'easter

CAPE ANN, Mass.– After more than a day of searching, the U.S. Coast Guard Northeast District has suspended the search for six people missing from a fishing boat that sent an emergency signal 25 miles off the coast of Massachusetts ahead of impacts from a dangerous nor'easter charging up the East Coast.The USCG said they received an emergency radio beacon signal from the 72-foot fishing vessel called Lily Jean early Friday morning near Cape Ann. A helicopter and a boat crew were immediately sent

Outer Banks beachfront homes vulnerable to collapse from rapidly intensifying nor’easter slamming Carolinas

Intense near-hurricane strength winds from a rapidly strengthening nor'easter developing off the Southeastern coast of the U.S. are expected to pose a risk to vulnerable beach homes at the brink of collapse along North Carolina's Outer Banks. As an area of low pressure strengthens off the coast of the Southeast, heavy snow and gusty winds will be a problem all along the region. NOR'EASTER SLAMS CAROLINAS, VIRGINIA WITH SNOW AS BLIZZARD CONDITIONS, VICIOUS WINDS LOOM AS STORM INTENSIFIESOne of th

Nor'easter slams Carolinas, Virginia with snow as blizzard conditions, vicious winds loom as storm intensifies

Snow is falling in the Carolinas and Virginia as a major winter storm moves across the Southeast, bringing dangerous cold, blustery winds and even the possibility of blizzard conditions throughout the weekend. A coastal low is developing off the coast of the Carolinas, and is expected to rapidly intensify as the day progresses, pulling moisture north, while helping to lock cold air in place. By Saturday night, this system will continue to dump intense snow over the Carolinas and Virginia, where

American Red Cross declares severe blood shortage intensified by extreme winter weather ravaging US

The true reach of winter weather extends far beyond the icy roads and piled up snow that inconveniences daily life. The extended period of severe winter weather stemming from dangerously long cold spells and a historic winter storm that charged across more than 2,300-miles of the US interrupted the lives of millions, and intensified the American Red Cross' severe blood shortage.TIMELINE: SEE WHEN THE NOR'EASTER WILL 'BOMB' OUT NEAR EAST COAST, REACHING YOUR AREA WITH HEAVY SNOW, WINDSIn January,