Strong, gusty winds will lead to dangerous wind chills, prompting extreme cold warnings and watches for the northern Plains and the Upper Midwest.

This weekend, hazardous wintry weather from the storm will affect dozens of cities, with the potential for dangerous travel conditions, downed trees and long-lasting power outages.

Millions of students could see classes cancelled for days at a time after a winter storm wallops the U.S. later this week.

A system of snow, ice, and extreme cold could bring daily life to a standstill for over 150 million people, hitting the south and east of the country particularly hard

The sixth wave of rain in the past week will drench parts of San Diego County Wednesday and will be followed Thursday by winds powerful enough to make driving difficult on Interstate 8 east of Alpine and cause widespread power outages, the National Weather Service says.

Snow in the forecast brings more than just a winter wonderland. It also increases the chance of power outages. Winter precipitation can cause power lines to sag, particularly if a snow-laden branch pushes them down. Those power lines can snap, causing outages.

WESTERN WASHINGTON — There is one more storm system to get through before calmer weather in western Washington. It won't be as strong as the one on Tuesday night into Wednesday, but it will be wet Thursday, with gusty winds redeveloping. A few more trees ...