LIVE UPDATES: Nor'easter blasting East Coast with heavy snow, high winds

More than 70 million Americans are seeing impacts from the winter storm from the Mid-Atlantic to Maine. Before the storm moves away from the U.S. parts of New England could be measuring the snowfall in feet not inches.

NJ winter storm State of Emergency as blizzard hits

A state of emergency is in effect in New Jersey as a nor'easter winter storm hit that could bring well more than a foot of snow to portions of the state.

Long Island nor'easter winter storm preps

Much of Long Island is under a blizzard warning, with at least a foot of snow expected to fall in many places.

Snow storm NY: Nor'easter NYC weather update

Winter Storm Warnings are posted for much of the New York City region ahead of a potential nor'easter winter storm that could bring a foot of snow, wind, and coastal flooding.

NY nor'easter: MTA train schedules affected

Snowfall totals of up to one foot, with locally higher amounts, are possible in New York City, along with strong winds and brutal cold.

NY Snow storm:  Amtrak cuts train service between New York and Boston

Due to the nor'easter that is hitting the New York region on Friday night and Saturday, Amtrak will be canceling much of its service along the Northeast Corridor.

Snowstorm NYC:  Nor'easter targets NY

Winter Storm Warnings and Blizzard Warning are posted for the New York City region ahead of a nor'easter winter storm that will bring snow, wind, and coastal flooding. With the storm tracking on a more westerly track the expected snow totals are higher than originally forecast.

Here's what to have on hand if the power goes out during a winter storm

Here's what to have at home in the event of a power outage during a winter storm -- something that could last days or even weeks in some instances.

Bomb Cyclone: What it is and where the term came from

Bomb cyclones, nor'easters, snowstorms — these terms describe severe weather events. Indeed, a bomb cyclone nor'easter snowstorm can be especially intense and potentially dangerous. Here is what you need to know.

40 million Americans under winter storm watch ahead of weekend nor'easter

A powerful nor'easter will develop into a "bomb cyclone" off the East Coast this weekend, placing areas from New England to North Carolina at risk of heavy snow, high winds and coastal flooding beginning Friday evening.

Nor'easters in NYC area: What you need to know about severe winter weather

Nor'easters are strong storms that affect the eastern U.S., especially the tristate New York City area. Here is what you need to know to prepare for these potentially dangerous weather events, which are most intense in the winter and can bring large amounts of snow and rain to your community.

FOX Weather monitoring possibility of nor’easter developing this weekend

Models are coming together to show a significant nor’easter late this week into this weekend. Heavy snow and strong winds are likely. More specific details on timing and impacts will become available as the event draws closer.

Toronto woman 'walks' on frozen water across Lake Ontario

A video shows a woman taking a chance and walking across a frozen Lake Ontario in Canada over the weekend.

Snow blankets Athens, Greek islands and Turkey’s Istanbul

Heavy snowfall disrupted air traffic Monday in the Greek capital of Athens and neighboring Turkey’s largest city of Istanbul, while several Aegean islands and much of Turkey were blanketed by snow.

North Carolina dog ‘shovels snow’ after winter storm

Man’s best friend became an even better one when he “helped” dig out from a winter storm in North Carolina Saturday.

Family of 4 freezes to death north of Minnesota border, man charged with smuggling

A man is accused of human smuggling after federal prosecutors say he was waiting to pick Indian nationals walking across Minnesota's border with Canada in subzero temperatures -- including a family of four who died in the freezing temps.

Video: Young lions frolic in their 1st ‘big’ snowfall

Adorable video captured young lions at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium frolicking in their first “big” snowfall.

Winter storm drops rain, some snow to NYC region

A winter storm brought rain and some snow to the New York City metropolitan area Thursday. More than three inches of snow fell in parts of eastern Long Island and coastal New Jersey.