Another warm winter forecast for swath of US

WASHINGTON — Much of the U.S. should expect another warm winter, but not quite as toasty as the last two years, forecasters said.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday forecast a warmer winter from California through the Midwest to Maine.

Start of spring sparks coat donation for kids: "Hopefully by the time winter comes back, we’re ready to go"

MILWAUKEE -- The first day of spring on Monday, March 20th meant the return of warmer weather, with temperatures in the mid-50s, and while many of us may be ready to put our winter coats back in the closet, those with a Milwaukee company hope you’ll consider another option.“Hopefully people will celebrate winter being over by sending a kid a coat for next year," said Andy Eyers.Eyers is the owner of BrightStar Care of Central Milwaukee, a network of in-home caregivers throughout Milwaukee County.

Mesmerizing video captures moment train blasts waiting passengers with snow

NEW YORK -- An Amtrak train made a dramatic entrance when it pulled into a station this week.While arriving in Rhinecliff, New York, the train plowed through heavy snow on the tracks next to the platform.Dramatic video shows snow flying everywhere and hitting those waiting for the train.The slow-motion clip of the train's arrival was posted to YouTube by user Nick Colvin and has nearly 900,000 views.

"Couldn't stop:" Approximately 60 vehicles involved in chain-reaction crash on I-41 near Slinger

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Approximately 60 vehicles were involved in a massive, chain-reaction crash in Washington County as snow fell Monday, March 13th.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, around 10:45 a.m., a chain-reaction, multiple-vehicle crash happened on I-41 between Sherman Road and Hillside Road in the Town of Polk.There were approximately 30 vehicles directly involved in the crash -- including eight semis, three heavy trucks (such as dump trucks and box-cargo trucks) and at least 12 passenger vehicles.Additionally, there were 30 vehicles that wound up leaving the roadway as a result of the initial chain-reaction crash.These vehicles weren't damaged.

"Mother Nature has a nasty side!" After mild January, February, snow returns to SE WI

MILWAUKEE -- After a mild January and February, your drive to work on Monday morning, March 13th will offer a big dose of winter reality!Officials with the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works said they'd have 114 salt trucks hitting the roads at 9:00 p.m. Sunday.A Winter Weather Advisory takes effect at 10:00 p.m. Sunday for ALL of southeastern Wisconsin.