Major snow storms threaten holiday travel
The Northeast saw heavy snow on Friday, impacting holiday plans and causing flight delays and cancellations.
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California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Temperatures hit record lows across the U.S.
Millions of Americans are dealing with record-low temperatures this weekend, and more than 12,000 residents in the Pacific Northwest are without power after high winds.
Storm brings snow, ice to East Coast
The East Coast is seeing its first significant snowfall of the season thanks to a powerful storm that's ripped its way across the U.S. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports on the snowfall and meteorologist Kate Bilo has a look at the forecast.
Midwest snowstorm triggers crashes, flight chaos
The second winter storm in days blanketed parts of Missouri with several inches of snow, leading to slick roads and multiple crashes across the state. It followed a more powerful storm over the weekend that dumped up to a foot of snow across the Midwest, snarling holiday travel. Ash-har Quraishi reports, and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Thanksgiving travelers still trying to get home
Dangerous weather conditions are still hampering travel plans for many coming off the Thanksgiving weekend. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports from Chicago and meteorologist Kate Bilo has a look at the forecast.
Parts of the U.S. get over a foot of snow
It's been a hectic day for millions of Americans heading home this Thanksgiving weekend with a major winter storm crippling major interstates and leading to delays at airports. Dave Malkoff reports from a busy Chicago O'Hare airport and meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast.
Major winter storm impacts post-Thanksgiving travel for millions
Winter storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to Ohio, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters warned there could be airport delays and slowed traffic with snow falling at more than an inch per hour in some areas.
Major winter storm could impact travel
The Midwest and Northern Plains are under a winter storm alert that is expected to bring wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour. Meanwhile, the TSA predicts it will screen three million passengers on Sunday.
Parts of Midwest digging out after snow storm
Winter has thrown its first punch of the season, socking parts of the Great Lakes with over a foot of snow. Ian Lee has the latest and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Dangerous winter storm threatens half of Americans
Heavy snow and strong winds have blown across the Dakotas, Iowa, and parts of Minnesota as a large and dangerous winter storm affecting millions in the Midwest heads for the Northeast. Travel advisories have been issued. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has the latest forecast.
Avalanche kills skier as winter storm targets Midwest and Northeast
An avalanche killed one skier and left another severely injured near Lake Tahoe in California. The storm is on the move, causing whiteouts and spinouts on icy highways throughout the Midwest. Adriana Diaz reports.
Winter storm brings freezing rain and ice
More than 200 million Americans are in the path of a powerful winter storm. The system stretches from the Midwest to New England with the biggest threat being freezing rain and ice. The storm brought heavy snow to parts of Colorado overnight and made for dangerous driving conditions in Nebraska. Jeff Berardelli reports.
Winter storm impacting holiday travel
More than 250 million Americans are in the path of a powerful coast-to-coast storm. Snow and wind caused blizzard-like conditions in part of Colorado overnight. And in North Dakota snow and ice made for treacherous travel conditions for drivers. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli reports.
Historic snowfall and rain hammer U.S.
More than 50 million Americans are in the path of the latest stormy weather after heavy snow and freezing rain slammed parts of the country for days over the holiday weekend. Winter storm alerts stretch across 15 states. Don Dahler reports.
Holiday travelers facing weather warnings
An estimated 55 million travelers will be on the move this holiday week while winter storm warnings, watches and advisories stretch from the Rockies to the upper Midwest. CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning" with the forecast.
Arctic blast slams U.S.
A brutal arctic blast is making its descent on the U.S. and is expected to bring dangerously cold conditions to more than half of the country. Winter weather and winter storm alerts are in effect across more than a dozen states. David Begnaud and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn report.
Kentucky storms grow in intensity
Kentucky is working to recover after devastating flooding and winter storms in the state killed at least 14 people. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports on the state's deadly storms in recent years and how they compare.
Maps show snow storm forecast as parts of U.S. brace for winter weather
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Winter storm warnings for 95 million Americans
Tens of millions of Americans are waking up to snow as a dangerous winter storm makes its way across the northeast United States. CBS News senior national correspondent Rob Marciano has more.
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North Carolina braces cold amid recovery
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Southern U.S. winter storm: What to know
The winter storm that's been making its way across the South this week has brought record snowfall to parts of the region. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has a report on the storm from New Orleans and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the forecast.
Rare winter storm sweeps across South
At least four people have died in a rare winter storm that has swept across hundreds of miles along the Gulf of Mexico. The storm system has brought record snow to Houston, the most snow in more than a century to New Orleans, plus dangerous conditions in Alabama and Florida.
Parts of northern Florida blanketed by snow
Parts of northern Florida are digging out Wednesday after being hit by the winter storm that's rolled through the southern U.S. this week. The storm is expected to move into Georgia and the Carolinas Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from Tallahassee, Florida.
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