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January 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Snow storm and low temperatures slams Northeast

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest forecast for Inauguration Day as millions across the country wake up to brutal cold.
January 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
VIDEO: Snow storm and low temperatures slams Northeast
January 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM

Trump supporters brave cold for inauguration festivities

Despite the swearing-in ceremony moving inside due to low temperatures, 20,000 Trump supporters are expected to pack into the Capital One Arena to watch the inauguration on the big screen.
January 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
VIDEO: Trump supporters brave cold for inauguration festivities
January 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM

Where is the upcoming winter storm likely to hit worst?

Nearly 70 million people are under weather alerts from North Carolina to Maine as a major winter storm is expected to bring snow and ice.
January 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
People engage in a snowball fight in Washington, Jan. 6, 2025, as U.S. flags, along the base of the Washington Monument, fly at half-staff in memorial to former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100.
January 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM

Over 95 million Americans on alert for brutal cold temperatures in coming days

Portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have an extreme cold warning in effect as wind chills may reach as low as -50°F.
January 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
In this screen grab from a video, lake effect snow falls in Kenmore, New York, on Jan. 16, 2025.
January 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM

30 million Americas brace for weekend Arctic blast

From the Midwest to Florida to New York, bitter cold will sweep across the country over the coming days. Wind chills in multiple states are forecast to be below zero. 
January 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
30 million Americas brace for weekend Arctic blast
January 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM

Trump moves inauguration indoors due to dangerously cold weather

Monday's inauguration will take place in the Capitol Rotunda. The "vast majority of ticketed guests will not be able to attend the ceremonies in person" due to space restrictions, officials said. 
January 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Trump moves inauguration indoors due to dangerously cold weather
January 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM

Black Alabama residents call for action as flooding crisis continues

The properties of the historically Black Shiloh community in Coffee County, Alabama, have been damaged since the state widened Highway 84.
January 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The properties of the historically Black Shiloh community in Coffee County, Alabama, have been damaged since the state widened Highway 84.
January 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Rare Gulf Coast winter storm may hit next week: Latest forecast

A developing winter storm may bring rare snow and ice to cities along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida early next week.
January 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
HEB customers leave a store as they load up on supplies in Spring, Tex., Feb. 16, 2021.
January 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM

California fires weather forecast: Winds begin to relax, but forecast to return

The winds fueling fires in Southern California are beginning to relax, but the forecast calls for their return next week.
January 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Members of a CalFire crew work to mop up hotspots from the burn scar of the Palisades Fire near Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles, California, Jan. 15, 2025.
January 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Millions across Midwest and Northeast hit by arctic air

ABC News’ Correspondent Alex Perez reports on the latest conditions as much of the eastern half of the country is dealing with the bitter cold.
January 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
VIDEO: Millions across Midwest and Northeast hit by arctic air
January 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM

California fires weather forecast: LA remains under extreme dry and windy weather

On Wednesday morning and afternoon, winds will be the strongest west and north of Los Angeles, mostly in the mountains and higher canyons.
January 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The devastation of the Palisades Fire is seen at sunset in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
January 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM

Ice and snow cause massive pileup in Indiana

At least 15 vehicles were involved in Tuesday's chain-reaction crash, which closed part of US-20, after drivers had to deal with slick roads and low visibility. No serious injuries were reported.
January 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
VIDEO: Ice and snow cause massive pileup in Indiana
January 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM

Southern California prepares for another dangerously windy night

With the highest level of wind warnings still in effect, LA County Sheriff Robert Luna warned people not to get complacent. Those winds sparked the Auto Fire in Ventura County overnight Monday.
January 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
VIDEO: Southern California prepares for another dangerously windy night
January 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM

California fires weather forecast: 'Dangerous' wind situation begins early Tuesday

The strongest gusts are expected Tuesday morning and early afternoon, which will then be followed by a break in the evening.
January 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
An air tanker drops retardant while battling the Eaton Fire on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Altadena, California.
January 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM

Southern California faces extreme fire risk in coming days: Weather Service

At least 24 have died as wildfires, fueled by drought conditions and strong winds, rage across the Los Angeles area. Firefighters have worked ceaselessly to control the blazes since last week.
January 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
VIDEO: Southern California faces extreme fire risk in coming days: Weather Service
January 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM

California fires weather forecast: High winds could cause explosive fire growth

Higher humidity and lighter winds are forecast late in the week and into the weekend.
January 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Firefighters extinguish a fire as the Palisades Fire, one of several simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles County, burns in Mandeville Canyon, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, Jan. 12, 2025.
January 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM

Cold blast for the East

A frigid arctic blast returns to the eastern half of the country, with wind chills plummeting well below zero in some places.
January 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
VIDEO: Cold blast for the East
January 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM

Nearly 10 million under fire weather alerts

At least 16 people have been reported missing due to wildfires raging across Southern California as of Sunday, and authorities warned that the number is rising "hour by hour."
January 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
VIDEO: Nearly 10 million under fire weather alerts
January 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM

Ice and snow has millions of Americans under weather alerts

ABC News' Ike Ejiochi reports on the winter storm that is dumping heavy snow across the country, causing flight delays and slick roads.
January 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
VIDEO: Ice and snow has millions of Americans under weather alerts
January 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Southern cities brought to a halt as winter storm dumps historic levels of snow

Millions of people throughout the South are digging out and dealing with serious closures after a massive winter storm dumped several inches of snow.
January 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
A girl looks up at giant snowman, in Nashville, Tenn., on Jan. 10, 2025.
January 11, 2025 at 4:43 AM

By The Numbers: Hottest year on record

A look at the numbers behind the rising temperatures across the globe, as 2024 was the warmest year on record for Earth.
January 11, 2025 at 4:43 AM
By The Numbers: Hottest year on record
January 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Record snow falls in many cities in the South

Twenty states, from Texas to Delaware, were on alert Friday for snow and ice as the storm continued to move across the South.
January 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Snow blankets the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as a winter storm moves into the area on Jan. 10, 2025 in Atlanta.
January 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM

This is how much warmer 2024 was than 2023

Copernicus says the global temperature for all of 2024 was 1.6 degrees above pre-industrial level.
January 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
People cool off in misters along the Las Vegas Strip, July 7, 2024, in Las Vegas.
January 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Ice storm slams the South

A major winter storm has walloped much of the South, leaving 80 million Americans on alert from Texas to the Carolinas.
January 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Ice storm slams the South
January 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM

California wildfire forecast: LA under critical fire risk with gusty winds forecast

High pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over southern California, producing more gusty winds.
January 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A helicopter performs a water drop, as smoke and flames rise from the Sunset Fire in the hills overlooking the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, Jan. 8, 2025.
January 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM

Schools cancel classes across the Southern US as another burst of winter storms move in

Schools and cities from Texas to Georgia are shutting down in anticipation of freezing rain and snow forecast for much of the Southern U.S. The severe weather is expected across a stretch from New Mexico to Alabama starting Wednesday night and early Th...
January 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A harbor light is covered by ice at the church street power boat ramp on during cold weather in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
January 9, 2025 at 3:32 AM

Texas prepares for severe winter storm

As Texas prepares for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence in the state's power grid.
January 9, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks with the press, Jan. 8, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
January 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM

Texas prepares for severe winter storm

As Texas prepares for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence in the state's power grid.
January 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
As Texas prepares for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence in the state's power grid.
January 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM

California fire forecast: Wind speeds remain high as wildfires rage

A damaging Santa Ana wind event was peaking early Wednesday and was expected to stay strong through early afternoon.
January 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A firefighter works to extinguish flames as the Eaton Fire burns in Pasadena, California, Jan. 8, 2025.
January 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM

Fire chief on ‘difficult firefight’ due to heavy winds

Cal Fire Battalion Chief Brent Pascua says that “life safety is our number one priority.”
January 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Brent Pascua says, “Life safety is our number one priority.”
January 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Winter storm disrupts water service in Richmond, Virginia

A water boil advisory remains in effect in Richmond, Virginia, after a winter storm-related power outage impacted operations at a water treatment plant, officials said.
January 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A water boil advisory remains in effect in Richmond, Virginia, after a winter storm-related power outage impacted operations at a water treatment plant, officials said.
January 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Kansas City mayor talks massive winter storms

Mayor Quinton Lucas of Kansas City, Missouri, discusses the massive winter storms hitting the area.
January 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
VIDEO: Kansas City mayor talks massive winter storms
January 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM

Parts of Midwest, East Coast digging out from deadly snowstorm

From Topeka, Kansas, to Atlantic City, New Jersey, millions are waking up in the bitter footprint left behind from the deadly winter storm.
January 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
VIDEO: Parts of Midwest, East Coast digging out from deadly snowstorm
January 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM

Cold weather alerts from New Mexico to Florida, with another winter storm expected

Wind chills are near 20 degrees all the way south to the Gulf Coast.
January 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A woman on skis walks her dog along the National Mall as snow falls during a winter storm in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2025.
January 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM

Where fire danger is heightened due to dry weather

Parts of Southern California will be threatened with increased fire danger again in the coming days.
January 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Firefighters battle the Franklin Fire in Malibu, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024.
January 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM

Major winter storm slams mid-Atlantic

A major winter storm that broke snowfall records in the Midwest is now slamming the mid-Atlantic with snow.
January 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Pedestrians walk in the snow along the National Mall, Jan. 6, 2025, in Washington.
January 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM

The next round of bitter cold and snow will hit the southern US

The next round of bitter cold is set to envelop the southern U.S. on Tuesday, after the first significant winter storm of the year blasted a huge swath of the country with ice, snow and wind
January 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
People engage in a snowball fight as U.S. flags, along the base of the Washington Monument, fly at half-staff in memorial to former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100, in Washington, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
January 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM

Arctic blast to bring sub-zero wind chills to millions this week

ABC News’ Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest tracking and timing of the winter storm.
January 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
VIDEO: Arctic blast to bring sub-zero wind chills to millions this week
January 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Millions hit by massive winter storm

The first major storm of 2025 slammed millions of Americans across the country, from the Central Plains to the East Coast.
January 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
VIDEO: Millions hit by massive winter storm
January 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Winter weather causes travel headache for many Americans

More than 1,700 flights were canceled and more than 8,000 flights were delayed in and out of the U.S. as severe weather wreaked havoc for millions on one of the busiest travel days of the new year.
January 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
VIDEO: Winter weather causes travel headache for many Americans
January 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM

Major winter storm: 60M under snow and ice alerts as blizzards swarm the Midwest

As a deep winter chill begins to take over the northern half of the country, a new major winter storm will move across the U.S. this weekend into early next week.
January 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Enrique Davila crosses the street with his dog, Chula, as heavy snow falls, Jan. 5, 2025, in St. Louis.
January 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM

Major storms cause air travel disruptions

Storms are causing major disruptions for air travel, with nearly 8,000 flights canceled or delayed in the U.S. ABC News' Alex Presha reports from Washington, D.C.
January 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
VIDEO: Major storms cause air travel disruptions
January 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM

Massive winter storms sweep across the country 

More than 60 million Americans in 18 states are on alert for a massive winter storm sweeping across the country. ABC News' Victor Oquendo reports.
January 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
VIDEO: Massive winter storms sweep across the country 
January 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Major airlines offering storm waivers to travelers ahead of storm

As the final weekend of the holiday season starts to wrap up, airlines are bracing for travel delays or cancellations due to the major winter storm.
January 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
VIDEO: Major airlines offering storm waivers to travelers ahead of storm
January 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Major winter storm sweeps across the country

More than 60 million Americans are under winter alerts as a powerful storm brings snow, ice and severe weather from the Plains to the East coast.
January 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
VIDEO: Major winter storm sweeps across the country
January 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM

Winter storm to bring heavy snow and cold to Northeast

The storm is expected to kick off on Saturday, stretching 1,500 miles from Kansas to the Northeast, and bring bitter cold and harsh conditions as the last wave to holiday travelers return home.
January 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
VIDEO: Winter storm to bring heavy snow and cold to Northeast
January 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Winter storm to bring heavy snow, ice, freezing temps to millions

As a deep winter chill begins to take over the northern half of the country, a new major winter storm will move across the U.S. this weekend into early next week.
January 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
As a deep winter chill begins to take over the northern half of the country, a new major winter storm will move across the U.S. this weekend into early next week.
January 3, 2025 at 7:35 AM

Winter storm brings biting cold to much of US

The system will stretch 1,500 miles from Kansas to the Northeast, bringing brutal cold across half the country through the weekend and into next week. Some temperatures will dip below zero.
January 3, 2025 at 7:35 AM
VIDEO: Winter storm brings biting cold to much of US
January 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM

Eastern US braces for powerful Arctic blast

A cold front is expected after powerful storms brought rain to New York City on New Year's Eve and illuminated the skyline with lightning overnight.   
January 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM
VIDEO: Eastern US braces for powerful Arctic blast
January 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM

What is the polar vortex?

The polar vortex lives in the upper atmosphere and is located near the North Pole in the Arctic.
January 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The polar vortex lives in the upper atmosphere and is located near the North Pole in the Arctic.