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Northeast finally begins to thaw after days of life-threatening cold

NEW YORK – Temperatures are finally creeping back to seasonal averages across the Northeast, after days of wind chills 10 to 15 degrees below zero over the weekend for major metro areas like Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. On top of the historic cold, this has been the snowiest winter in recent years for many places across the region. The prolonged cold has prevented large snow piles from recent storms, as well as January's historic winter storm, from melting, and they remain a major haz

Major weather pattern shift in the West sets the stage for severe weather across the US

As a cross-country storm forms in the West, another major shift in weather pattern will bring heavy mountain snow and abundant moisture while potentially increasing the chances of snow in the North, and severe weather threats in the South.NEXT CROSS-COUNTRY WINTER STORM THREAT EMERGES AS WEATHER PATTERNS POTENTIALLY SHIFTAccording to the FOX Forecast Center, a large dip in the jet stream will stall over the West starting next week. This will promote a ridge of high pressure to shift over to the

Landslide blocks highway as severe storm drops monumental amount of rain in Hawaii

MAUI, Hawaii — A severe storm that has drenched much of Hawaii has caused a landslide that reportedly blocked a highway in Maui, as well as many downed power lines, on Monday.The Hawaii Department of Transportation posted a photo of the landslide on social media, showing both lanes of traffic on Hana Highway blocked by debris in the road.A landslide is an event when a mass of rocks, vegetation or other debris moves down a slope in an uncontrollable fashion and can lead to additional hazards. The

Next cross-country winter storm threat emerges as weather patterns potentially shift

It’s been an active winter across the East, with a steady parade of clippers and coastal storms. Now, a massive cross-country winter storm is building in the West, with the potential to bring rain to the South and significant snow to the northern states. According to the FOX Forecast Center, an upper-level disturbance is forming and is expected to move out of Baja California and into the Southwest or Southern Plains starting on Friday and into the weekend. HOW HIGH PRESSURE AND LOW PRESSURE DRIV

Active winter pattern to bring even more snow to the Northeast, causing potential travel disruptions

After a brief break, an active, wintry pattern is quickly returning to parts of New England and the Northeast, and it could create travel disruptions in much of the region.This winter season has already brought above-average snowfall to the area and although snow totals are expected to be generally light, the next system will move in Tuesday through Wednesday morning.This follows multiple recent storms that have already dropped significant snowfall, even breaking records in some areas. Cities su

'Saved by compassion': Kittens found abandoned in the freezing cold are rescued and on the mend

COLUMBUS, OHIO - Three kittens are on the mend after being found abandoned in the freezing cold at a state park in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday.A good Samaritan reached out to the Fayette Regional Humane Society after finding two kittens at the base of a tree, while another was seen clinging to a branch 25 to 30 feet in the air, and was too frightened to come down.PHOTOS: FIRST RESPONDERS RESCUE SWAN FROM FROZEN CONNECTICUT RIVERA team that was working at Paint Creek State Park stepped in to help t

2 dead after avalanche near site of Winter Olympics in Italian alps

VALTELLINA, ITALY - Two skiers have died in an avalanche that happened near the site of the Winter Olympics in the Italian alps on Saturday, local authorities said.Fire and rescue officials said a serious avalanche accident left three skiers caught in the early afternoon, two of whom later died and the third person sustaining injuries.The avalanche happened on Alpe Meriggio in Valtellina. The risk of avalanches in the area was very high at the time, according to AINEVA, Italy's snow and avalanch

Powerful storm system to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and snow to Hawaii

HAWAII - There's a high threat of severe weather in Hawaii as torrential rain, thunderstorms and even snow are expected to impact the region.Currently, a cold front is approaching the Aloha State and will gradually weaken and stall across the islands by late Sunday.HERE'S WHAT TO DO IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED ROADThe abundant moisture that is associated with the front will cause heavy rain, flash flooding, gusty winds and thunderstorms throughout the area.The entire state has an increased risk o

Magnitude 2.9 earthquake jolts Charleston, South Carolina region amid reports of wide-reaching shaking

SOUTH CAROLINA, SC. – Residents across parts of South Carolina were rattled by a magnitude 2.9 earthquake this weekend as reports of shaking were felt wide near Charleston. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck at 10:37 p.m. ET. on Saturday night, about 3.7 miles southeast of Centreville, South Carolina at a depth of 3.23 miles.So far, residents in the area reported feeling the shaking with reports across social media.It’s unknown at this time if any damage, injuries or deat

President Trump approves disaster declarations for Mississippi, Tennessee following catastrophic winter storm

President Trump has approved major disaster declarations for Tennessee and Mississippi following the catastrophic winter storm that impacted 40 states in late January. The declarations will allow FEMA Public Assistance for counties in both states impacted by the storm. "This approval ensures federal resources are available to support Tennesseans, and we are grateful for the Trump Administration’s unwavering support," Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said with th

Watch: NYPD, FDNY rescue 3 people from icy waters in Queens

FAR ROCKAWAY, N.Y.– Three people were rescued from the frozen waters off Far Rockaway in Queens on Friday when they fell through ice. Video from the New York Police Department shows the rescue happening, as members of the Scuba Team, Aviation Unit, Emergency Service Unit and the New York City Fire Department responded. In the video, a rescuer lays flat out across the ice, working to pull a person from the water. WORST COLD OF WINTER INVADES NORTHEAST THIS WEEKEND, LIFE-THREATENING ARCTIC WIND-CH

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MD 0070 CONCERNING HEAVY SNOW FOR PARTS OF EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA AND ADJACENT PORTIONS OF WESTERN MARYLAND/PENNSYLVANIA Mesoscale Discussion 0070NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0836 PM CST Fri Feb 06 2026Areas affected...parts of eastern West Virginia and adjacentportions of western Maryland/PennsylvaniaConcerning...Heavy snow Valid 070236Z - 070630ZSUMMARY...A period of moderate to heavy snow (at rates occasionallyup to 1+ inches per hour) and strengthening surface gusts to 30-40+kt

Threat for disruptive snow brewing for Boston, Eastern Massachusetts as extreme cold grips the Northeast

BOSTON– Boston is likely to receive several inches of snow this weekend as a fast-moving clipper system pushes another round of extreme frigid temperatures into the Northeast. Snow is already falling across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic on Friday as the storm pushes into the Northeast. This sweeping system will usher in light to moderate snow showers and strong gusty winds, the FOX Forecast Center said. Much of southern New England is under Winter Weather alerts through early Sunday. A Winte

Deadly Pennsylvania crash on Interstate 79 amid wintry conditions, at least 18 vehicles involved

ZELIENOPLE, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a deadly crash in the western part of the state on Interstate 79 some 25 miles north of Pittsburgh amid wintry conditions.Police said at least one person has been killed and at least 18 vehicles were involved in the pileup.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERAll lanes of I-79 are closed between Exits 88 and 78.A fast-moving clipper is racing through parts of the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic and interior Northeast. SNOW BLASTS NORTHEAST, GREAT LAKES

Worst cold of winter invades Northeast this weekend, life-threatening arctic wind-chills expected across I-95

NEW YORK – Life-threatening cold is expected across the Northeast and New England this weekend, with dangerous wind chill temperatures between -10 and -30 degrees below zero for many places.The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued rare Extreme Cold Warnings for more than 49 million people through Sunday afternoon, including the major metro areas of Philadelphia and New York City. WHAT ARE COLD WEATHER ALERTS?Amid a winter of relentless Arctic conditions, this is expected to be the most powe

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake rattles northern Utah including Salt Lake City

SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah– A magnitude 3.5 earthquake shook much of northern Utah on Thursday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 12:53 p.m. local time and was 4.7 miles deep.SEE IT: MULES DELIVER ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITIES PARALYZED BY SNOWThe earthquake happened just over four miles from the city of Saratoga Springs, and was roughly 25 miles from Salt Lake City.Weak shaking was reported as far north as Farmington, Utah, roughly an ho

Shelter-in-place orders issued after train carrying hazardous material derails in Connecticut

MANSFIELD, Conn.– A train carrying propane derailed this morning in eastern Connecticut, causing a shelter-in-place order to be issued for houses around the derailment zone.The derailment occurred just before 9:30 a.m. ET, when several cars became detached from the train at the Willimantic River near Rte. 32, or Stafford Road, in Mansfield.NEW JERSEY FIREFIGHTER TRAGICALLY DIES AFTER FALLING INTO FROZEN RIVER DURING ICE RESCUEThe town of Mansfield said there is concern for hazardous material con

Longtime New Jersey firefighter tragically dies after falling into frozen river during ice rescue

CAMDEN, N.J. – A veteran firefighter has died while performing a water rescue in icy waters of the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey, on Thursday.Gloucester Township police said a Camden city firefighter died after falling through the ice during an ice rescue at the Wiggins Park Marina on the river around 11 a.m.The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) said they are heartbroken to share the death of longtime firefighter Howard Bennett.They said that despite the valiant

See it: Decades-old Hamptons stilt house collapses into bay amid extreme cold in New York

LAZY POINT, N.Y. – An iconic abandoned house that once sat on stilts in Lazy Point, New York on Long Island collapsed into the bay over the weekend during the latest round of bitter cold in the Northeast.  As a powerful nor'easter was walloping the Carolinas with heavy snow, hurricane-force winds and near-blizzard conditions on Saturday, the Northeast was experiencing extremely cold temperatures. Video from Sunday, Feb. 1, showed the home sitting in Napeague Bay, which was frozen solid. WATCH: U

More snow brewing for Northeast, Great Lakes this weekend ahead of winter’s coldest arctic blast so far

A fast-moving clipper system is expected to bring additional snow to a region that is already well above its winter average. It comes after a historic winter storm dropped snow accumulations in the double digits for much of the Northeast.The FOX Forecast Center said an active weather pattern will continue across the eastern U.S. as an area of low pressure is expected to move across the Northern Tier and into the Great Lakes before tracking eastward into New England.The Great Lakes and Northeast