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7 states under snow alerts for lake effect snow

More than 4 feet of snow is expected in parts of the Midwest and Western New York as the coldest air of the season grips the eastern part of the country.
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VIDEO: 7 states under snow alerts for lake effect snow
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7 states under snow alerts as lake effect snow slams Great Lakes

Lake effect snow is slamming the Great Lakes, with seven states from Wisconsin to New York under snow alerts on Monday.
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A stadium Guest Services workers clears snow from the seats in Highmark Stadium in preparation for a Sunday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2024.
December 2, 2024 at 1:53 AM

'Snowmageddon' slams the Northeast & Midwest

Millions of Americans are under lake-effect snow alerts during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year after Thanksgiving.
December 2, 2024 at 1:53 AM
VIDEO: 'Snowmageddon' slams the Northeast & Midwest
December 1, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Lake effect snow buries Buffalo, puts 5 states under winter storm alert

Officials in upstate New York are preparing for a major snowstorm forecast to drop more than 2 feet of snow.
December 1, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Snow falls on Highmark Stadium and surrounding parking lots in Orchard Park, NY., Nov. 30, 2024.
December 1, 2024 at 3:19 PM

Lake effect snow prompting winter alerts across 5 states along the Great Lakes

More than 4 million people are under winter alerts for lake effect snow along the Great Lakes with 3 to 5 feet of snow expected in some areas.
December 1, 2024 at 3:19 PM
VIDEO: Lake effect snow prompting winter alerts across 5 states along the Great Lakes
November 30, 2024 at 5:23 PM

Cold blast brings major lake-effect snow to several states

A blast of Arctic air taking over much of the U.S. is bringing powerful lake-effect snow to several states and shivering temperatures to parts of the South.
November 30, 2024 at 5:23 PM
In this undated stock photo a snowy road is seen.
November 30, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Major snowfall as travelers head home from Thanksgiving

ABC News' Morgan Norwood has the latest on the lake effect snow affecting millions of travelers.
November 30, 2024 at 3:17 PM
VIDEO: Major snowfall as travelers head home from Thanksgiving
November 29, 2024 at 3:08 PM

Lake effect event to bring multiple feet of snow Thanksgiving weekend

Winter alerts, including lake effect snow warnings, are posted for parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York as an Arctic air mass is taking over much of the country.
November 29, 2024 at 3:08 PM
VIDEO: Lake effect event to bring multiple feet of snow Thanksgiving weekend
November 28, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Thanksgiving weather: Cold blast to follow rainy holiday

Rain fell across the Northeast on Thursday morning, setting up what's bound to be a soggy Thanksgiving for dozens of states.
November 28, 2024 at 8:11 PM
The Beagle Scout Snoopy balloon is prepared during the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation on the Eve of the parade in New York, November 27, 2024.
November 28, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Rain slams I-95 corridor on Thanksgiving

ABC News’ Sam Champion has the latest on the rainy holiday forecast for the parts of the Northeast and snow expected for states in New England.
November 28, 2024 at 3:15 PM
VIDEO: Rain slams I-95 corridor on Thanksgiving
November 28, 2024 at 12:36 PM

Thanksgiving weather: Rain and snow may bring travel troubles to the Northeast

Rain is falling across the Northeast on Thursday morning, setting up what's bound to be a soggy Thanksgiving for dozens of states.
November 28, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Rain is falling across the northeast on Thursday morning, setting up what's bound to be a soggy Thanksgiving for dozens of states.
November 28, 2024 at 2:05 AM

Storm tracking from Rockies to Northeast into Thanksgiving brings snow

Tens of millions of Americans are traveling by road or air for what is expected to be record travel during the Thanksgiving holiday, with a coast-to-coast storm moving into the Northeast. 
November 28, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Storm tracking from Rockies to Northeast into Thanksgiving brings snow
November 27, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Storm threatens Thanksgiving weather

ABC News’ Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking the storm as it moves into the Northeast with colder temperatures and rain expected for the parade in New York City on Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2024 at 3:05 PM
VIDEO: Storm threatens Thanksgiving weather
November 27, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Your Thanksgiving forecast: Where snow, rain is heading in the US

Snow and rain are in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. as travelers hit the road and head to the airport for Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2024 at 2:31 PM
In this photo provided by Mammoth Mountain, snow is cleared as it piles up during a storm, Nov. 24, 2024, in Mammoth Lakes, Calif.
November 26, 2024 at 5:58 PM

It’s cold outside. What happened to global warming?

Climate and weather are two terms that go hand in hand but often get conflated.
November 26, 2024 at 5:58 PM
The low water levels in the Ashokan reservoir, part of the large reservoir system in upstate New York that provides fresh water to New York City, are shown in Ulster County, Nov. 16, 2024.
November 26, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Ginger Zee explains the difference between climate and weather

Climate and weather are two terms that go hand in hand but often get conflated. ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks it down.
November 26, 2024 at 4:36 PM
VIDEO: Ginger Zee explains the difference between climate and weather
November 26, 2024 at 1:38 PM

Stormy weather could impact Thanksgiving travel

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking the rain and snow expected in parts of the country.
November 26, 2024 at 1:38 PM
VIDEO: Stormy weather could impact Thanksgiving travel
November 26, 2024 at 9:16 AM

Snow heads to Midwest, West ahead of Thanksgiving

Snow is expected in Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula on Monday. Meanwhile, rain could impact cities from Chicago and Detroit to Indianapolis.
November 26, 2024 at 9:16 AM
VIDEO: Snow heads to Midwest, West ahead of Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Eyes on Thanksgiving week forecast

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee shares the latest look at the weather across the country for the holiday week.
November 25, 2024 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: Eyes on Thanksgiving week forecast
November 25, 2024 at 3:28 PM

Thanksgiving forecast: Where the snow, rain is headed this holiday week

Snow is headed to the Midwest and the West ahead of Thanksgiving, while rain will target the East Coast on Thanksgiving Day.
November 25, 2024 at 3:28 PM
In this photo provided by Mammoth Mountain, snow covers a mountain side on Mammoth Mountain Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Mammoth Lakes, Calif.
November 25, 2024 at 1:10 AM

Snow, rain could impact Thanksgiving travel next week

Looking ahead to Thanksgiving, there may be issues for travelers across parts of the country due to cold temperatures and possible rain and snow across the country.
November 25, 2024 at 1:10 AM
In this photo provided by Snowshoe Mountain Resort, accumulations of snow coat trees and a walkway, Nov. 22, 2024, at Snowshoe Mountain resort in Snowshoe, W.Va.
November 25, 2024 at 1:07 AM

Rain and snow expected to complicate holiday travel

Thanksgiving is just days away with millions of Americans getting ready to hit the roads and skies, but rain and snow could complicate the holiday travel rush.
November 25, 2024 at 1:07 AM
VIDEO: Rain and snow expected to complicate holiday travel
November 23, 2024 at 10:30 PM

People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters

Extreme weather is making power outages longer and more frequent across the U.S. People with health conditions who depend on medical devices powered by electricity are particularly vulnerable
November 23, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Sharon Burks remembers Congressman Sheila Jackson Lee's help as she suffered without power after Hurricane Beryl during an interview at Commons of Grace Senior on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo / Annie Mulligan)
November 23, 2024 at 3:25 PM

Major weekend storms across the country

The West has been hammered with days of rain while some parts of the Northeast clean up after nearly 20 inches of snow.
November 23, 2024 at 3:25 PM
VIDEO: Major weekend storms across the country
November 23, 2024 at 2:28 AM

First major snowfall of the season slams Northeast

The heavy, wet snow in Pennsylvania created conditions so slick that pickup trucks and plow trucks got stuck. Meanwhile, intense rain in the West increased the danger of floods and mudslides.   
November 23, 2024 at 2:28 AM
VIDEO: First major snowfall of the season slams Northeast
November 22, 2024 at 3:08 PM

Early look at Thanksgiving holiday forecast

ABC News’ Ginger Zee shares the latest track for the storms and how the weather could impact your travel plans.
November 22, 2024 at 3:08 PM
VIDEO: Early look at Thanksgiving holiday forecast
November 22, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Atmospheric river brings deadly rain, mudslides to West Coast

Millions are on alert for flash floods as a powerful storm soaks the West Coast.
November 22, 2024 at 3:06 PM
VIDEO: Atmospheric river brings deadly rain, mudslides to West Coast
November 22, 2024 at 10:20 AM

Storms bring rainfall to both coasts

Much-needed rain soaked the Northeast, though it won't be enough to end a drought. On the West Coast, the storm system brought torrential rain to Northern California, raising the risk of mudslides.
November 22, 2024 at 10:20 AM
VIDEO: Storms bring rainfall to both coasts
November 21, 2024 at 9:52 PM

Water levels at Northeast reservoirs are drying up due to drought conditions 

Over the past three months, there has been a significant lack of precipitation across the Northeast, according to experts.
November 21, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Over the past three months, there has been a significant lack of precipitation across the Northeast, according to experts.
November 21, 2024 at 3:44 PM

Bomb cyclone slams into West Coast

Two people were killed by falling trees in Washington state as a powerful storm hammered the Pacific Northwest.
November 21, 2024 at 3:44 PM
VIDEO: Bomb cyclone slams into West Coast
November 21, 2024 at 12:23 PM

2 dead in Washington state as bomb cyclone hammers West Coast

Two people were killed by falling trees in Washington state as a powerful storm hits the Pacific Northwest.
November 21, 2024 at 12:23 PM
A fallen tree sits atop a fire department vehicle after a powerful storm hit the U.S. Pacific Northwest and western Canada, causing power outages in Washington, Oregon, California, and British Columbia while wreaking havoc on road travel, in Seattle, Washington, Nov. 20, 2024.
November 21, 2024 at 10:50 AM

Major storms bring heavy rainfall to both coasts

The Northeast braced for its heaviest rain in months as it endured a record drought, while the bomb cyclone spiraling in the Pacific is hitting the West Coast.
November 21, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Major storms bring heavy rainfall to both coasts
November 21, 2024 at 3:18 AM

'Bomb cyclone' knocks out power to over 600,000 across northwest US, killing 1

A major storm was sweeping across the U.S. Northwest, battering the region with strong winds and rain
November 21, 2024 at 3:18 AM
A truck crosses a flooded road Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Santa Rosa, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
November 20, 2024 at 7:24 PM

What is climate change's role in the atmospheric river slamming the West Coast?

The bomb cyclone bringing high wind gusts to the Pacific Northwest is about to pull in a plume of moisture in the form of an atmospheric river.
November 20, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Damage is seen in a neighborhood in Issaquah, Wash., Nov. 20, 2024, after a 'bomb cyclone' brought high winds to the Pacific Northwest overnight.
November 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM

West Coast braces for bomb cyclone

Residents throughout Northern California and parts of the Pacific Northwest are preparing for an onslaught of rain and wind throughout the region.
November 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM
VIDEO: West Coast braces for bomb cyclone
November 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM

Relief for drought-stricken Northeast on the way

ABC News’ Ginger Zee shares the latest forecast as storms prepare to hit both coasts.
November 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM
VIDEO: Relief for drought-stricken Northeast on the way
November 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM

Why cloud seeding cannot make or control the weather

It is not possible for anyone -- whether it be the government, scientists or billionaires -- to control the weather, according to experts.
November 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM
A general view of abandoned vehicles on a flooded highway can be seen on April 18, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
November 19, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Ginger Zee clears the air about cloud seeding

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains the technique that increases a cloud’s ability to produce rain or snow.
November 19, 2024 at 4:47 PM
VIDEO: Ginger Zee clears the air about cloud seeding
November 19, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Entire state of Massachusetts under red flag warnings as wildfire outbreak persists

Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from Mother Nature by the middle of this week.
November 19, 2024 at 4:41 PM
An area burns from the Jennings Creek Wildfire on November 13, 2024 in Greenwood Lake, New York.
November 19, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Bomb cyclone to enhance powerful atmospheric river targeting West Coast

A massive plume of moisture from the Pacific called an atmospheric river will hit the West Coast on Tuesday afternoon and last into Friday.
November 19, 2024 at 4:17 PM
NOAA map seen at Nov. 19, 2024 at 8:46 AM EST in the Pacific Northwest.
November 19, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Much needed rain headed for Northeast

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest forecast, which shows more than an inch of rain expected later this week.
November 19, 2024 at 2:54 PM
VIDEO: Much needed rain headed for Northeast
November 19, 2024 at 2:58 AM

Drought warnings issued in New York, including NYC

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a drought watch for the state. Fifteen counties, including New York City, have been issued drought warnings. Residents have been urged to conserve water.
November 19, 2024 at 2:58 AM
VIDEO: Drought warnings issued in New York, including NYC
November 17, 2024 at 3:19 PM

Fire threat persist in drought-ridden Northeast

ABC News’ Somara Theodore reports on the Northeast fire threat and the latest tracking on Tropical Storm Sara.
November 17, 2024 at 3:19 PM
VIDEO: Fire threat persist in drought-ridden Northeast
November 16, 2024 at 8:59 PM

40 million people under red flag warnings in the Northeast due to fire danger

Red flag warnings are in effect across eight states, including nearly 43 million people in the northeast as fire danger remains elevated.
November 16, 2024 at 8:59 PM
A New York City Fire Department (FDNY) boat works to put out a brush fire in the Inwood Hill Park section of northern Manhattan, New York, on Nov. 13, 2024.
November 16, 2024 at 1:46 AM

Tropical Storm Sara is heading towards Central America

The storm is expected to sweep across Honduras and Belize on Saturday, unleashing up to 35 inches of rain in some areas over the next several days.
November 16, 2024 at 1:46 AM
VIDEO: Tropical Storm Sara is heading towards Central America
November 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM

These parts of the Northeast are in extreme drought, according to updated map

Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows.
November 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM
An area burns from the Jennings Creek Wildfire, Nov. 13, 2024, in Greenwood Lake, N.Y. An extended drought has helped fuel the Jennings Creek Wildfire on the New York/New Jersey border, which has grown to 5,000 acres across both states.
November 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM

Hard-hit Spain threatened by more heavy rain

Local governments are preparing and building structures to minimize the damage.
November 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Local governments are preparing and building structures to minimize the damage.
November 9, 2024 at 11:51 PM

Dangerous air quality hits New York as brush fires erupt in Northeast

Firefighters battled brush fires in New Jersey and Brooklyn.
November 9, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Firefighters battled brush fires in New Jersey and Brooklyn.
November 9, 2024 at 11:25 PM

Major storm brings flash flooding threat, heavy snow in central US

A large storm over the central U.S. is bringing a range of weather issues, from flooding rain and severe weather to heavy snow in the Rockies.
November 9, 2024 at 11:25 PM
In this screen grab from a video, snow falls in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on Nov. 7, 2024.
November 9, 2024 at 1:30 AM

US suffers extreme weather from coast to coast

Thousands of firefighters continue to battle a blaze in California, aided by Friday's slower winds, while a helicopter dropped water to quench a wildfire near New York's George Washington Bridge.
November 9, 2024 at 1:30 AM
VIDEO: US suffers extreme weather from coast to coast