Winter Across America
This week FOX Weather is highlighting Winter Across America to celebrate what winter looks like across all regions of the country and show you how Americans are impacted by the season.
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A fountain in New York City was no match for the brutally cold temperatures.
Frigid wind chill temperatures in parts of northern New England. Burlington, Vermont reads a wind chill of 13 degrees below zero while Caribou, Maine shows a wind chill of 7 degrees below zero.
From built-in snowshoes to antifreeze proteins, certain traits help cold-adapted animals to thrive in the Arctic and Antarctic.
Baby, it’s cold outside. But these animals don’t mind.
They’ve developed special traits and behaviors to help them stay warm in their wintry habitats, no matter how much ice, snow and freezing wind and water surround them.
Sometimes referred to as "chionophiles," these cold-adapted animals don’t just survive in brutally cold conditions — they thrive, showing that Mother Nature has a few clever tricks up her puffy-coat sleeves.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.foxweather.com/learn/how-animals-survive-the-frozen-edge-of-the-world
FOX Weather multimedia journalist Katie Byrne visits the Pennsylvania Farm Show and sees why PA makes it a winter tradition.
Brent Christensen, Founder of Ice Castles, says it takes thousands of hours to create these masterpieces.
Hot chocolate was once reserved for kings, queens and other nobility.
It excites the senses like no other. A treat as much as a tonic, hot chocolate and its rich, velvety texture awakens the heart and soothes the soul.
However, this traditional cold-weather treat, often drank to warm and delight on a chilly winter’s night, actually has its roots where chilly winters are virtually nonexistent.
Hot chocolate’s journey from one of the warmest regions on the planet to your winter mug is a global saga — one involving Mayan ingenuity, culinary transformations and Swiss innovation.
LEARN THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/the-deliciously-divine-history-of-hot-chocolate
High pressure ushers in cold air from Canada to the Northeast over the weekend. Dangerous wind chills will are expected.
A bone-chilling forecast for the Northern Plains Friday morning. Grand Fork, North Dakota to have a low temperature of 14 degrees below zero while Fargo, North Dakota looks at a morning low of 11 degrees below zero.
FOX Weather Meteorologist Heather Brinkmann talks about how snowfall is crucial for long-term drought mitigation.
The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast could see significant snow from a powerful winter storm this weekend.
Winter storm to impact those living in upper Midwest. Impact zones include Interstate 94 and Interstate 29.
Asheville, Charlotte, North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina now under a winter storm watch.
Up to 12 inches of snow is possible across the Midwest due to an approaching winter storm.
A wintry mix and icing is possible in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina as a major winter storm approaches this weekend.
Pete Poore on how the South Carolina Department of Transportation is pre-treating the interstates and major roads.
FOX Weather is covering this winter storm at every major location.
America's Weather Team is gearing up for this weekend's winter weather storm. Make sure to download the app to stay up-to-date on all the latest developments.
While many people put their boats in storage for the winter, a hearty group of fishermen from Middle Tennessee hit the waters regularly, even in freezing temperatures. Our Will Nunley goes out on the water with one of these award winning anglers, to learn more about this winter sport.
FOX Weather meteorologists Jason Frazer and Britta Merwin breakdown why it can be difficult and how small changes in the storm can make a big difference in snow totals.
His owner had been working a temporary job in the Lake Tahoe, California, area when the deadly fire threatened.
We're entering the coldest time of the year for much of the central and eastern U.S., so this storm will have plenty of cold air with which to work as the jet stream plunges southward across these areas.
The winter storm will take about four days to follow a U-shaped path, tracking from North Dakota on Thursday night and Friday, down to northern Georgia on Saturday night and Sunday, then up to Maine by Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Dangerous cold is expected for the Upper Midwest to end the workweek.
Danny Watson, home expert with the Home Depot, on ‘winterizing’ your house.
FOX Weather's Brandy Campbell takes us to the runway at Chicago's O'Hare Airport for a closer look at de-icing.
Julie Carpenter, Athletic Trainer at Froedtert & MCW Sports Medicine Center, explains how we can stay healthy and fit during the winter.
Stephanie Liff, Medical Director at Pure Paws Vet Care of Clinton Hill, walks us through key tips to help protect our pets during the winter months.
Dr. Neha Raukar explains the dangers we could possibly face while shoveling snow.
A couple enjoys the sights at Florida's J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Every year, they make their journey, traveling thousands of miles from their cold, wintry homeland to a warm, summer-like paradise.
In North America, many of these "snowbirds" come from Canada, and they fly, drive or hitch a train ride to southern U.S. states — one of which being the Sunshine State of Florida.
Similar to their avian namesakes, snowbirds only stay in their balmy, winter escapes temporarily. But in that period of time, they can make a significant impact on the local culture and economy.
READ THE REST OF THE STORY HERE: https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/florida-eh-why-snowbirds-in-canada-love-heading-south
On January 13, 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 took off with snow and ice on the airplane’s wings and crashed less than a mile from the end of the runway at what is now known as Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
That crash changed de-icing standards for airplanes.
Despite their blubbery appearance, manatees have little body fat and cannot survive prolonged exposure to cold water.
The sea cows swim freely in Florida's fresh waterways from April to late October.
In the winter months, they migrate into Florida's springs or canals.
At the end of the day, the process of deicing an airplane is all about safety.
Crews are often told to take the process personally.
“De-ice it like your mother, or brother, or sister are on (the airplane). That’s how much importance this has.”
According to the Department of Energy, heating homes uses more energy and costs more for the consumer, but proper maintenance and upgraded equipment can be beneficial.
Here are some of the different ways Americans heat their homes and which are the most popular options in the different regions of the country.
One of the few places in the United States that isn't seen its share of winter weather so far is the Sunshine State.
Arctic blast brings frigid temperatures, wind chills to New Hampshire. Patricia Tilley of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services on the dangers of extreme cold and how to stay safe.
Some of the coldest air of the season will impact the northern half of the country over the next week.
This ambassador of winter is a reflection of our own history — one involving art, religion, rebellion and media.
After the snow falls, they rise. Made of powder and joy, snowmen greet us with earnest smiles and rotund-yet-fragile forms.
Their fleeting nature seems to invite their creation, enticing young and old to brave the cold to build their own snowman before a degree’s difference melts their dreams away.
But what we see as an ambassador of winter fun is also an ambassador of our history — a friendly figure who serves as a reflection of who we are and where we’ve been.
READ THE REST OF THE STORY HERE: https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/before-frosty-the-origin-story-of-the-modern-snowman
The Washington National Guard is now in Leavenworth, helping community members dig out after record snowfall last week that left the town buried in three feet of snow in 24 hours.
It's been bitterly cold in New England, and the cold temperatures combined with strong winds are making it feel even colder in New Hampshire.
Pease Park in Austin, Texas, is getting some upgrades for people to enjoy year-round.
Some of the major mountain passes in the Pacific Northwest remain closed after several feet of snow fell.
Travel experts say there’s still a high demand for travel, but people are starting to rethink where to go.
Leavenworth is a popular tourist destination nestled along Highway 2 in the eastern foothills of the Cascade mountains.
The Alpine-style village is decked out in a Bavarian theme and is known for its Oktoberfest and Winter Lights celebrations.
The town is no stranger to snow, averaging about 85 inches a year. Still, the storm last Thursday brought a significant chunk of it in a week, with 24-hour storm totals reaching 3 feet.
The coldest time of the year is after the winter solstice for much of the United States, but you might be wondering how cold temperatures can get when they dip to their annual minimums in December, January and February.
Using 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, we can look at the coldest average-low temperatures for select cities in each region of the country.
The coldest time of the year varies across the United States, and for much of the nation, it's after the winter solstice.
Most areas from the Mississippi Valley to the East Coast, as well as the highest elevations of the Rockies and Intermountain West, typically see temperatures bottom out in mid- to late January.
Fox Medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat on staying safe, warm when cold temperatures are around.
Professor Jim Steenburgh of the University of Utah shares insight with FOX Weather.
With wave heights topping out at 30 feet, lifeguards in Hawaii have been extremely busy.
According to a report released in January 2021, fire departments across the country responded to an average of 48,530 fires at homes involving heating equipment between 2014 and 2018.
The wind chill doesn't only mean it feels colder. It can be extremely dangerous for you and your family.
John D'Allessandro, with the Firemen's Association of the State of New York, recently joined FOX Weather to talk about what people can do to prepare their homes for the cold winter months.
State officials in New York are announcing aid efforts for victims and families of the deadly Bronx fire on January 9 that was sparked by a space heater.
As we continue to explore Winter Across America on FOX Weather, we're taking a look at what beaches look like across the country during the winter months.
New York City Parks says nearly 100 lakes and more than 150 miles of shoreline fall within their jurisdiction, some of which freeze over as early as December.
Because the ice is usually too thin to support a person’s weight, signs alerting visitors to the dangers of venturing onto the waterways are plastered throughout the parks,
But sometimes the warnings go unheeded.
You can still ride motorcycles year-round, even in frigid temperatures. However, there are some things you need to know.
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