Strong winds lash New York area

Strong winds lash New York area

Dangerously powerful winds lashed parts of the New York area on Monday, causing property damage and power outages.

Dangerously powerful winds lashed parts of the New York area on Monday, causing property damage and power outages.

Windy winter
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Windy winter

Dangerously powerful winds lashed parts of the New York area on Monday, causing property damage and power outages. Wind is basically air flowing between areas of high atmospheric pressure to areas of low pressure. When the high and low are in close proximity to each other, the rapid change in pressure results in strong winds.

Dangerously powerful winds lashed parts of the New York area on Monday, causing property damage and power outages. Wind is basically air flowing between areas of high atmospheric pressure to areas of low pressure. When the high and low are in close proximity to each other, the rapid change in pressure results in strong winds.

Massive ice piles on shores of Niagara River

Massive ice piles on shores of Niagara River

Ice that's been forced onto the shores of the Niagara River is getting lots of attention. 

Ice that's been forced onto the shores of the Niagara River is getting lots of attention. 

Snowman spotted on Vegas Strip as city sees rare white stuff

Snowman spotted on Vegas Strip as city sees rare white stuff

Winter storms in the U.S. Southwest brought rare snowfall Thursday to the Las Vegas Strip, dusting casino marquees and prompting revelers to erect a snowman near the famous "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign.

Winter storms in the U.S. Southwest brought rare snowfall Thursday to the Las Vegas Strip, dusting casino marquees and prompting revelers to erect a snowman near the famous "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign.

Rare snow falls on Las Vegas Strip

Rare snow falls on Las Vegas Strip

The U.S. gambling mecca got a winter blast earlier this week when about four inches of snow hit the famous Las Vegas Strip and other surrounding areas.

The U.S. gambling mecca got a winter blast earlier this week when about four inches of snow hit the famous Las Vegas Strip and other surrounding areas.

Storm brings snow, freezing rain to New Jersey, New York

Storm brings snow, freezing rain to New Jersey, New York

Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for a large part of the tristate New York area for a storm bringing snow, freezing rain, and then rain to the area Wednesday. 

Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for a large part of the tristate New York area for a storm bringing snow, freezing rain, and then rain to the area Wednesday. 

Storm Forecast
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Storm Forecast

The snow will develop Wednesday afternoon and then change to sleet and rain for New York City and the coastal areas, according to Fox 5 Chief Meteorologist Nick Gregory. Sleet and freezing rain will affect inland areas, he added. The evening commute could be challenging.

The snow will develop Wednesday afternoon and then change to sleet and rain for New York City and the coastal areas, according to Fox 5 Chief Meteorologist Nick Gregory. Sleet and freezing rain will affect inland areas, he added. The evening commute could be challenging.

Safe driving tips even the most experienced drivers need to know

Safe driving tips even the most experienced drivers need to know

Traffic accidents can be a big problem expecially when the weather turns snowy and icy. To avoid being 'that guy' who makes the rest of us late for work, I caught up with Chris Duplessi at the Monticello Motor Club for tips on winter driving.

Traffic accidents can be a big problem expecially when the weather turns snowy and icy. To avoid being 'that guy' who makes the rest of us late for work, I caught up with Chris Duplessi at the Monticello Motor Club for tips on winter driving.