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The snow forecast for a quick-hitting winter storm this weekend has increased, with widespread totals of 1 to 4 inches now expected across New Jersey. Snow is expected to start falling on Saturday ...

The prelude to winter has pummeled Chicago with more snow this early than the city has seen in nearly 50 years, and people are slipping and sliding their way through uncleared sidewalks and streets.

About 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is expected in the D.C. area within the Interstate 95 corridor from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. If you have holiday shopping to do or plan to get a ...

A winter storm that moved into Minnesota on Tuesday is wrapping up Wednesday morning after dropping several inches of snow on parts of the state. According to the National Weather Service, 4.1 inches ...

Christmas is still over two weeks away, so meteorologists can't yet predict for certain where folks will see snow on the big day. However, with predictions of a cold month of December likely, ...

Sleet along the rain-snow line made for a slick Monday morning commute, particularly for drivers traveling on Interstates 26, 65, 77 and 81. Weather-related road closures were reported around Roanoke, ...

Neon scores the most noms of any film distributor, while Netflix dominated the television categories. By Hilary Lewis, Kimberly Nordyke One Battle After Another leads the nominations for the 2026 ...

There's reason to celebrate, but... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. These are major awards for the film to have been nominated ...

Warmer waters are fueling stronger, snowier storms—at least for now. Here’s how scientists think this phenomenon will evolve as the planet gets hotter. Steam is seen rising off a frozen Lake Michigan ...