# Winter weather
How to Prevent Freezing Pipes During Changeable Winter Weather
Power disruptions are possible after large winter storms in Texas when temperatures drop below freezing. When you lose electricity in your house, the temperature inside will gradually drop. If the electricity is off for a lengthy amount of time, your house may become too chilly, causing your pipes to freeze.
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Your Car Is Stuck in the Snow—What Do You Do?
SUV in snowPhoto by Alexandra Bakhareva from Pexels. You pull into a snow-filled driveway, and when you try to back out, your car won't move. Or you turn down a side street, and there is a lot more snow than you thought there was. The next thing you know, your vehicle won't go any farther—you're stuck.
How Do I Drive My Vehicle up a Hill in Icy Weather?
Driving in winter weather can be challenging, especially when you are faced with terrain that you aren't used to driving on—like a steep, icy hill. What do you do?. Well, being prepared in advance for the unexpected can make things a lot easier for you. And when you have a plan in place for handling specific situations, it can make life a lot less stressful, too.
Should You Use 4WD When Driving on Icy Roads?
truck driving down snowy roadPhoto by Ekrulila from Pexels. Driving on snow and ice-covered roads is a skill you improve on with experience. Pretty much all drivers know that 4WD (4 wheel drive) helps your vehicle cruise through deep snow, but does 4WD help you drive on ice? Or does 4WD provide you with a false sense of security on slick pavement?
More extreme winter weather conditions expected in North Carolina tonight
The National Weather Service (NWS) expects more snow and extreme winter weather conditions in North Carolina tonight. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 7 AM on Saturday. The cities affected by the warning include Oak City, Bethel, Plymouth, Jamesville, Columbia, Williamston, Greenville, and Rocky Mount.
Eastern NC Will See its First Accumulated Snow Fall Event
Someone pitch me to make sure I am not dreaming. Greenville is expected to see winter weather starting Thursday through Saturday afternoon. Eastern NC is included under a Winter Storm Watch. The next round of winter weather is looking much more like a high-impact event for Greenville, and Eastern NC. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for the entire viewing area, including the Triangle, for Thursday evening through Saturday morning, when ice and snow will be likely in our area. Greenville could start experiencing winter weather as early as Thursday evening. The city of Greenville is expected to have 1/10" - 1/4" of icing from Freezing rain. During the overnight hour's temperature will be dropping then we will start seeing snow precipitation.
More Winter Weather Rocks Buffalo
Recent snowstorm accumulation at an apartment complex near Cayuga Creek in Cheektowaga, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. With winter weather again bearing down on much of the nation, Western New Yorkers are once more digging themselves out of their own winter wonderland in Buffalo, New York.
The State of Iowa could be hit with a huge snow storm this week
The National Weather Service (NWS) has announced that a Winter Storm Watch has been put into effect for parts of Iowa. The Winter Storm is scheduled to impact most of the state on Friday morning and last until late Friday night, the NWS reports.
Buffalo Digs Out from Heavy Snow
A shot of snow accumulations midway through the snowstorm last night in Cheektowaga, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. The streets of Buffalo, New York are once again caked in snow and ice following a lengthy storm of winter weather activity. After a brutal night of heavy snow, Buffalonians dug themselves out this morning with only light flurries across much of the Western New York area.
Survival Planning For Winter Travel
Traveling in the winter can be perilous and being prepared to drive in challenging conditions is important before starting your trip. Last week, the nation saw drivers on I-95 in Virginia stranded in traffic for over 27 hours as a snowstorm buried the state. Starting your trip prepared to survive being stranded for days is critical during inclement weather.
Buffalo Braces for Winter Weather Onslaught
Larkin Square stands empty in downtown Buffalo, New York as winter weather moves in.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. As winter weather wreaks havoc across the United States, Western New York is preparing for the first major winter storm of the year after a relatively mild winter thus far. In Buffalo, New York where harsh winter weather is the norm, people are prepared for the worst to come following the three warnings issued by the National Weather Service.
A Winter Weather Advisory and Storm Warning will cover the entire state of Wisconsin today
A Winter Weather Advisory and a Winter Storm Warning will cover the entire state of Wisconsin today, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The Winter Storm Warning is only in effect for a small portion of northern Wisconsin, while the rest of the state is under a Winter Weather Advisory.
Chicago Breaks Record for Latest First Snowfall with Two Others in Jeopardy
It was predicted to be a snowy winter, but as of December 29, only a dusting of snow has fallen on the Windy City. Winter Skyline (CC BY-ND 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/)Greg Weber/flickr.
Winter Weather Advisory Remains For Central Minnesota; Snowfall Expected
Today, the accumulation of snow is expected to continue. Between 2 and 4 inches of snow fell throughout the northern part of Minnesota and into Wisconsin north, less than an inch south of Interstate 94.