Winter storms sweep across the country
At least 160 million people are under winter weather alerts as a massive snow storm and blasts of arctic air make their way down to the Gulf Coast. Mireya Villarreal has the latest.
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Frigid temperatures and snow ahead
Temperatures are plunging across northern and central states as more snow is on the way. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the freezing forecast.
Dangerous wind chills to hit the midwest
A storm that dumped snow on Milwaukee on Thursday is pushing east, and it could merge with another storm before striking the northeast on Super Bowl Sunday. Lonnie Quinn reports.
Northeast pummeled with heavy snow
A major winter storm continues to batter the Northeast with snow and high winds. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi joins CBSN AM from West Orange, New Jersey, with the latest.
Northeast braces for biggest snowstorm in years
More than 60 million Americans are in the path of the biggest snowstorm in years. CBS New York weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
First big snowstorm of the season hits Ohio
The first big winter storm to hit Ohio this season pounded the state overnight and threatened around 28 million people in the region with snow. Errol Barnett has more on the storm that's already forced dozens of schools to close and tens of thousands of residents to lose power.
Montana declares winter storm emergency
Montana's governor declared a "winter storm emergency" on Sunday night, after the state was slammed with 3 feet of snow. Local warnings have been posted across the region, with downed trees and power lines making travel dangerous. Carter Evans reports.
Elderly man rescued after 5 days from house buried by snowstorm
The man had placed "Please help!" signs in his windows with no luck — until two workers from Pacific Gas & Electric were in the area restoring power after a heavy storm.
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Storm system causes snowstorms and tornadoes across U.S.
The storm system has caused deadly icy weather in the Midwest and tornadoes in the South.
Historic snow storm hits regions devastated by flooding
Last week, a major storm dumped historic amounts of snow and ice in the Midwest. It comes as some farmers are still picking up the pieces from recent record flooding in the region. CBSN Originals’ Adam Yamaguchi went to Peru, Nebraska to speak to one local farmer still assessing the damage after one of the Missouri River levees failed.
Winter storm expected to dump more snow on Midwest and Northeast
Snow is in the forecast each day this week in Seattle; New York mayor says Tuesday could be "nasty"; northwest New Jersey is bracing for 8 inches
Deep freeze left behind by deadly winter storm
Tens of millions of Americans are feeling the deep freeze left behind by a deadly winter storm that swept through the Midwest and Northeast over the weekend. At least four deaths are blamed on the storm system. Omar Villafranca reports.
Winter storm snarls Midwest roads, claims at least 7 lives
Most of the fatalities have been reported in Missouri and Kansas as heavy snowfall mangles vehicles and knocks out power to thousands
Icy roads a lingering hazard from deadly Southeast pre-winter storm
Crews racing to keep black ice off roads as morning commute takes on new perils; tens of thousands still without power
Thousands still without power after deadly snowstorm blankets the South
Southern states will see freezing temperatures Monday night, making conditions even more dangerous
Southeast snow storm knocks out power
More than 260,000 utility customers across the Southeast are without power Monday following a deadly weekend snow storm. Heavy ice and snow caused trees to fall across the Carolinas and Virginia, bringing power lines down with them. Meg Oliver reports.
Snow and ice paralyze drivers in Virginia
Parts of Virginia have more than a foot and a half of snow. The storm paralyzed major interstates and left drivers stranded overnight. More than a hundred accidents were reported statewide. Errol Barnett reports.
Christmas storm brings record snow to Erie
The city of Erie, Pennsylvania, issued a snow emergency, citing "dangerous and impassable" roads following Christmas Day storm
Northeast braces for first major snow storm of the season
A winter weather advisory will remain in effect early Saturday through Sunday morning for the New England area
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Parts of New England to get high winds, thundersnow
So much for spring... New England expecting several inches of snow on first weekend in April, along with possible hurricane force winds
Washington still shut down as crews try to clear snow
The federal government is closed, and the goal for the city Monday is to keep people off the roads
East Coast prepares for massive snow storm
From Virginia to New York, folks are watching a storm that may result in several feet of snow
Winter storm hits frozen East Coast
In the South, suspected tornadoes touched down in a rural town on Florida's Panhandle and in Mississippi
Mass. cop helps homeless woman get food, shelter before storm
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