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Piercing cold blast to feel subzero in central, northeastern US in time for 2018

Cold air rivaling that of the past 100 years for late December and early January will make it painful to be outdoors… More
Deep freeze maintains tight grip over Midwest, Northeast

Brutally cold temperatures in the Midwest and Northeast are expected to linger heading into the new year. More
Lake-effect snow machine to operate at full force this weekend

The end of Erie, Pennsylvania's, record-setting snow event is still days away as the lake-effect machine continues to… More
Arctic air to freeze New Year’s Eve revelers in Times Square as they kick off 2018

Revelers heading to New York City’s Times Square to ring in 2018 will face one of the coldest ball drops on record this… More
Why do we celebrate New Year’s Day on Jan. 1?

Learn the history behind why we begin the new calendar year on the first day of January. More
TRENDING: SpaceX rocket launch leaves eerie trail; Jumping from hot tub to snow

From an eerie rocket launch to a jump from a hot tub to the cold snow, here are the top viral videos of the week. More

Storm to spread snow across Northeast this weekend

Major storm may eye US East Coast during first week of 2018

Weather News - December 31, 2017, 4:15:10 AM EST

Following a spell of dry weather along the Atlantic Seaboard early this coming week, a major storm is forecast to spin up just off the coast for the second half of the week.
Deep freeze maintains tight grip over Midwest, Northeast

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Erie, Pennsylvania, continues to dig itself out of continuous lake-effect snow, while in Michigan, a 40-car pileup forced a highway to shut down. Brutally cold temperatures are expected to linger heading into New Year's.
Piercing cold blast to feel subzero in central, northeastern US in time for 2018

Weather News - December 31, 2017, 3:59:38 AM EST

Cold air rivaling that of the past 100 years for late December and early January will make it painful to be outdoors and may lead to damage in the central and northeastern United States.
Reed Timmer reports another round of lake-effect snow piling in Erie, Pennsylvania

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A couple days after a record 65 inches of snow, extreme meteorologist Reed Timmer reports more lake-effect snow dumped in the area causing hazardous road conditons and brutal cold temperatures.
Ice to pose travel hazards in southern US during New Year's Day weekend

Weather News - December 31, 2017, 5:07:29 AM EST

An area of freezing drizzle, freezing rain and sleet will create dangerous travel in parts of the Southern states during the New Year's Day weekend.
40-car pileup shuts down highway in Michigan

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Just outside of Muskegon, Michigan, US-31 southbound was shut down on Dec. 29 after about 40 vehicles were involved in a pileup. Three injuries were reported.
Lake-effect snow machine to operate at full force this weekend

Weather News - December 31, 2017, 4:03:33 AM EST

The end of Erie, Pennsylvania's, record-setting snow event is still days away as the lake-effect machine continues to operate this weekend.
Counting down the top 10 weather stories of 2017

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From a total solar eclipse, to a devastating hurricane season, this year had it all. Find out what events made our list of top 10 weather stories of 2017.
Arctic air to freeze New Year’s Eve revelers in Times Square as they kick off 2018

Weather News - December 31, 2017, 3:51:10 AM EST

Revelers heading to New York City’s Times Square to ring in 2018 will face one of the coldest ball drops on record this New Year’s Eve.
TRENDING: SpaceX rocket launch leaves eerie trail; Jumping from hot tub to snow

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From an eerie rocket launch causing a stir to a jump from a hot tub to the cold snow, here are the top viral videos of the week.
Mummers Parade to carry on despite frigid weather in Philadelphia

Weather News - December 31, 2017, 3:53:59 AM EST

Heavy winter attire will be a must for spectators and participants of the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia, on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018.
Why is a ball dropped in Times Square on New Year's Eve?

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Today the ball drop is seen by millions in person, who flock to Times Square on New Year's Eve to see it drop at midnight.
New tropical threat to threaten lives, property in the Philippines to start 2018

Weather News - December 31, 2017, 5:21:56 AM EST

Regardless of whether a new tropical depression or storm forms, heavy rain will spread across the Philippines at the start of 2018 and threaten more lives and property.
Does boiling hot water cool faster than cold water?

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In subzero temperatures, many people perform the fun experiment of tossing boiling hot water to see it freeze instantly. Does that mean hot water freezes faster than cold water? It's actually more complicated than you may think.
Key changes to winter weather warnings you need to know this season

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The National Weather Service implemented changes to its winter weather messaging to communicate their hazard messages more effectively.