How are roads pre-treated? A look at winter storm prep after Virginia's I-95 shutdown

How are roads pre-treated? A look at winter storm prep after Virginia's I-95 shutdown

Virginia transportation officials said I-95’s hours-long shutdown this week was in part due to the inability to pretreat the roadways before the winter weather hit.

Virginia transportation officials said I-95’s hours-long shutdown this week was in part due to the inability to pretreat the roadways before the winter weather hit.

I-95 Shutdown: Vehicles turn around, drive wrong way to avoid getting stuck in I-95 traffic

I-95 Shutdown: Vehicles turn around, drive wrong way to avoid getting stuck in I-95 traffic

SKYFOX captured images that appeared to show drivers turning around on parts of Interstate 95 in Virginia to escape traffic that kept some motorists trapped on the highway overnight.

SKYFOX captured images that appeared to show drivers turning around on parts of Interstate 95 in Virginia to escape traffic that kept some motorists trapped on the highway overnight.

U.S. air travel nightmare continues

U.S. air travel nightmare continues

Airlines are reporting they simply have too many people to move and not enough planes. Airlines are also citing COVID-related staffing shortages for these delays and ongoing winter weather.

Airlines are reporting they simply have too many people to move and not enough planes. Airlines are also citing COVID-related staffing shortages for these delays and ongoing winter weather.

Midwest prepares for heaviest snowstorm of winter

Midwest prepares for heaviest snowstorm of winter

The Midwest is bracing for the heaviest snowfall of the season, a storm that could dump as many as seven inches of snow on the ground and leave roads slick.

The Midwest is bracing for the heaviest snowfall of the season, a storm that could dump as many as seven inches of snow on the ground and leave roads slick.

What is a snow squall and what makes it so dangerous for drivers?

What is a snow squall and what makes it so dangerous for drivers?

As winter weather hits parts of the U.S., forecasters are warning about the dangers of a snow squall and the danger it can pose to drivers.

As winter weather hits parts of the U.S., forecasters are warning about the dangers of a snow squall and the danger it can pose to drivers.

Series of winter storms blast western US with more snow ahead

Series of winter storms blast western US with more snow ahead

A series of winter storms in the Western U.S. brought heavy snow and some travel headaches. Forecasters warned of more wintry weather ahead.

A series of winter storms in the Western U.S. brought heavy snow and some travel headaches. Forecasters warned of more wintry weather ahead.

7 cities where a white Christmas might seem impossible, but it isn't

7 cities where a white Christmas might seem impossible, but it isn't

While you might assume seeing snow on Christmas in the likes of Los Angeles or Phoenix or parts of Florida would never happen, their history books have three words for you: "Never say never."

While you might assume seeing snow on Christmas in the likes of Los Angeles or Phoenix or parts of Florida would never happen, their history books have three words for you: "Never say never."

CDC: How to prepare home, car for your next winter freeze

CDC: How to prepare home, car for your next winter freeze

As winter approaches, the CDC has issued guidance on how to best prepare your home and your car before a storm hits.

As winter approaches, the CDC has issued guidance on how to best prepare your home and your car before a storm hits.

Artist draws massive fox on frozen lake in Finland

Artist draws massive fox on frozen lake in Finland

Architect-designer Pasi Widgren drew a fox that measures about 295 feet on Lake Pitkajarvi, north of Helsinki, on Dec. 4. This is the sixth year in a row that he has drawn a large animal on the ice of the frozen lake.

Architect-designer Pasi Widgren drew a fox that measures about 295 feet on Lake Pitkajarvi, north of Helsinki, on Dec. 4. This is the sixth year in a row that he has drawn a large animal on the ice of the frozen lake.

Snow expected in New York area on Wednesday

Snow expected in New York area on Wednesday

The New York City area could see the first snowfall of the season this week. How much are we going to get?

The New York City area could see the first snowfall of the season this week. How much are we going to get?

Hawaii sees snow after rare blizzard warning

Hawaii sees snow after rare blizzard warning

Blizzard warnings for Hawaii are rare, but not unheard of. The Big Island has mountain peaks that reach nearly 14,000 feet (more than 4,200 meters).

Blizzard warnings for Hawaii are rare, but not unheard of. The Big Island has mountain peaks that reach nearly 14,000 feet (more than 4,200 meters).

First big snowstorm of season forecast for northern Plains, Midwest

First big snowstorm of season forecast for northern Plains, Midwest

Heavy snow and blizzard conditions will cause travel problems for Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. The Northwest will also see heavy rain and mountain snow.

Heavy snow and blizzard conditions will cause travel problems for Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. The Northwest will also see heavy rain and mountain snow.