New Montgomery County bill helps pedestrians during snowstorms
Sometimes a plow will scoop snow off of a street only to leave it on a neighboring sidewalk – one of the reasons why a new Montgomery County bill aims to make it a little easier for pedestrians to get around.
‘I need help’: Texans grapple with thousand-dollar electric bills
Some Texas residents are being slammed with electric bills of more than $10,000 after a historic winter storm.
Fast moving system crosses DC region Monday bringing snow, sleet
Something we have gotten used to the second half of winter, hearing about the threat for snow here in the Washington, D.C. region but also hearing that not too much is expected. MOBILE USERS CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE
School snow closings, delays and virtual announcements for Monday, February 22
Here are the latest snow-related school and business closings, delays and, virtual announcements for Monday, February 22. MOBILE USERS CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE
Why some Texans are getting sky-high energy bills after winter storm
The surge in pricing is hitting Texans who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is typically cheaper than paying fixed rates during good weather.
Wintry mix possible for parts of DC region Monday morning
Monday morning brings yet another chance for winter weather across the region. FOX 5’s Jennifer Delgado says it’s possible parts of the entire D.C. metro area could see a wintry mix including freezing rain. MOBILE USERS CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE
More winter weather on the way Monday
Another round of winter weather is on the way!
‘Frozen’ alligators spotted sticking noses through ice to survive in Oklahoma
While the alligators may appear to be dead, scientists say they’re not.
Weather experts say winter catastrophe was no surprise, lack of planning caused disaster
Government and private meteorologists saw it coming, some nearly three weeks in advance. They started sounding warnings two weeks ahead of time. They talked to officials. They issued blunt warnings through social media.
Icy, slippery mess Friday morning; cold temperatures through the weekend
The last vestiges of Thursday's wild sleet and snow storm is producing a scattered light wintry mix Friday morning. MOBILE USERS CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE
Texas man reportedly freezes to death in his recliner
As Texas suffered through days of power outages, a man reportedly froze to death in his recliner with his wife clinging to life beside him.
Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.
Pipe emergencies continue across North Texas as thawing begins
As pipes thaw, more emergencies at homes and businesses will happen across North Texas. One Dallas woman's car was covered in ice after she parked under a pipe that burst.
Price gouging plagues Texans searching for lodging, necessities amid winter storm
Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.
Heroic Texas firefighter rescues dog submerged in semi-frozen pond
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.
Americans should prepare for more catastrophic storms in the future amid climate change, experts warn
The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities.
Beleaguered Texas hospitals with no water evacuate patients amid winter storm power outages
Some hospitals in Texas were dealing with water shortages, loss of heat and have even been forced to evacuate patients following a deadly blast of winter weather this week.
Body shops seeing damaged cars across DC region amid winter storm
There have been crashes all over the D.C. region after this morning's winter storm. The video above was taken earlier today at Total Recon in Rockville where crews had to carry in the front of the car, then drive the rest of it up to the garage!
Snow, ice freezes COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Virginia, Maryland
The winter storm is slowing down COVID-19 vaccine efforts.
School snow closings, delays and virtual announcements for Friday, February 19
Here are the latest snow-related school and business closings, delays and, virtual announcements for Friday, February 10, 2021.