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At least 10 dead as record-breaking snowstorm sweeps across the South

The Gulf Coast is digging out from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that struck from Texas to Florida, closing airports and crippling roadways.
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Heavy snow falls onto the Florida Welcome Center in Florida, Jan. 21, 2025.
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Southern arctic blast over, Georgia roads still dangerous

Authorities have reopened Interstate 75 south of Atlanta after a tractor-trailer fire on Tuesday night trapped drivers for up to 15 hours.
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VIDEO: Southern arctic blast over, Georgia roads still dangerous
January 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM

The rain headed to LA could also possibly bring landslides

Much-anticipated rain could be headed to drought-stricken Southern California this weekend -- but rainfall also brings the threat of landslides.
January 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A mobile home park destroyed in the Palisades Fire is seen on Jan. 21, 2025 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.
January 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Historic snowstorm impacts New Orleans businesses

Alex Fein, president of The French Quarter Business League, discusses the impact on small businesses from a historic Gulf Coast snowstorm this week.
January 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
VIDEO: Historic snowstorm impacts New Orleans businesses
January 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Snowstorm 'was a rare event for us,' says New Orleans entrepreneur

Entrepreneur Larry Morrow joined ABC News Live to discuss how businesses continue to dig out and remain closed from a historic snowstorm that struck the Gulf Coast this week.
January 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
VIDEO: Snowstorm 'was a rare event for us,' says New Orleans entrepreneur
January 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Louisiana official on historic winter weather: 'We do not get snow'

Jacques Thibodeaux, director or Louisiana’s homeland security and emergency preparedness office, discusses how his state is responding to snowfall.
January 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
VIDEO: Louisiana official on historic winter weather: 'We do not get snow'
January 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Houston battling historic snowfall

Brian Mason, director of emergency management in Houston, discusses what he’s seeing on city roads.
January 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
VIDEO: Houston battling historic snowfall
January 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Mississippi dealing with ‘highly unusual’ weather

Nicholaus Geiser, emergency manager of Biloxi, Mississippi, discusses the cold weather and snowfall his city is experiencing.
January 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: Mississippi dealing with ‘highly unusual’ weather
January 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM

GMA’s cold weather survival guide

ABC News’ Alex Perez, Trevor Ault and Ginger Zee share tips for how to keep yourself, your pets and your home safe and warm during the extremely cold temperatures.
January 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
VIDEO: GMA’s cold weather survival guide
January 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Rare snowstorm sweeps the South

A historic, unprecedented snowstorm slamming the South has led to impassable roads in some areas, closed airports and over 2,000 canceled flights.
January 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
VIDEO: Rare snow storm sweeps the South
January 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM

When will the South see reprieve from the arctic blast?

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest forecast on the bone-chilling temperatures.
January 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
VIDEO: When will the South see reprieve from the arctic blast?
January 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with potential rain on the horizon

Parched Southern California could get some badly needed rain this weekend to dampen the prospects of another round of deadly wildfires
January 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
San Diego firefighters knock down a small brush along a hillside over the Mission Valley Shopping Mall in San Diego on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
January 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM

Historic winter storm across the Deep South

Heavy snow and ice is hitting eight states, from Texas to the Carolinas, with snowfall severity potentially reaching historic levels in some areas.
January 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
VIDEO: Historic winter storm across the Deep South
January 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM

Cold weather safety tips for pets

Even with fur coats, our pets are not immune to wintry conditions. ABC News' Reena Roy reports on how to keep your pets safe as winter weather impacts many across the country.
January 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
VIDEO: Cold weather safety tips for pets
January 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM

Travel at a standstill as South hit by historic snowstorm

Over 10 inches of snow has been reported in Louisiana as a historic, unprecedented snowstorm slams the South.
January 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
People walk around on Bourbon Street as snow falls in the French Quarter in New Orleans, Jan. 21, 2025.
January 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Parts of Texas, Louisiana under historic blizzard warnings 

Parts of Texas and Louisiana are under their first-ever blizzard warnings as a historic snowstorm begins in the Gulf Coast and then pushes east across the South.
January 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
VIDEO: Parts of Texas, Louisiana under historic blizzard warnings 
January 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Winter storm slams the South

ABC News’ Victor Oquendo reports as a historic winter storm slams parts of the country, with Gulf Coast states facing bitter cold and freeze alerts.
January 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
VIDEO: Winter storm slams the South
January 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM

Arctic outbreak for 265 million Americans

ABC News’ chief meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest track and timing of the storm, as well as the cold hitting much of the country.
January 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
VIDEO: Arctic outbreak for 225 million Americans
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