Chicago's lack of snow in 2017 sets 146-year record
CHICAGO — Chicago hasn't logged any snow on the ground in January or February for the first time in the 146 years that the National Weather Service has been keeping track.Traces have fallen, but not enough to record.
Doorman dies in freak accident while shoveling snow in New York City: "Very sad situation"
NEW YORK — A doorman shoveling snow outside his building on Manhattan's Upper East Side died Thursday morning, February 9th when he slipped and fell into a glass window, officials said.Miguel Gonzalez, 59, was clearing the steps leading down to the lobby when he fell and smashed into the window of the five-story apartment building at 333 E. 93rd St.
Health officials advise against eating snow: "Even though it looks good, it really may not be safe"
EAU CLAIRE -- It's sort of a winter tradition -- kids trying to catch falling snowflakes with their tongues, but health officials are telling parents to avoid eating snow.They say if it's an emergency, and snow is the only source of water available, eating a small amount is fine.But health officials say even if it looks pure and white, snow can contain harmful chemicals before it hits the ground."You know, snow and rain filter our atmosphere, so as it's coming on down, it's actually catching different particles that may be in the air that we can't even see.
Is it just a cold, or the flu? Doctor shares the distinct differences between the two
MILWAUKEE -- They have very similar symptoms: a runny nose, a cough and sore throat.
Middleton teen says his "hover plow" makes cleaning up after snow storms a lot more fun
SUN PRAIRIE -- A Sun Prairie teenager has come up with a creation he says makes cleaning up after a snow storm much easier, and a lot more fun!He calls it the "hover plow."Tanner Scherer uses his hoverboard to take snow shoveling to the next level.
"It's like shoveling concrete:" Heavy, wet snow difficult to clean up in Dodge County
DODGE COUNTY -- With a Winter Weather Advisory was in effect for all of southeastern Wisconsin until midnight Thursday, January 26th, it was the counties to the north of Milwaukee that saw the brunt of the snowfall Wednesday.
"Heavy, wet stuff:" Snow fell all day and night in Sheboygan County, making cleanup challenging
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY-- With a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for ALL of southeastern Wisconsin until midnight Thursday, January 26th -- the snow started falling in some areas Wednesday morning, and it hadn't stopped Wednesday night!
"Weather is unpredictable:" Crews work around the clock to clean up as winter storm drags on
WASHINGTON/OZAUKEE COUNTIES -- Several inches of snow fell Wednesday, January 25th in counties to the north of Milwaukee, with a Winter Weather ADVISORY in effect for ALL of southeastern Wisconsin until midnight.
Drivers, exercise caution! Jefferson County expected to get hit hard by storm
JEFFERSON COUNTY -- The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather ADVISORY for all of southeastern Wisconsin from 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24th to midnight Thursday, January 26th.The snow could make for a messy Wednesday morning commute.Jefferson County is expected to get hit hard by this storm.
"Ready to go:" Salt trucks will hit the streets Tuesday night in Watertown as winter storm approaches
WATERTOWN -- Snow is expected in southeastern Wisconsin on Tuesday night, January 24th and Wednesday.
"Getting prepped:" Some brace for expected snow; others embrace it
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A wintry mix is headed for southeastern Wisconsin Tuesday evening, January 24th.
"Looks a lot like March:" Lack of snow impacts organizations that rely on it, like Urban Ecology Center
MILWAUKEE -- Winter weather is Wisconsin's bread and butter, but with temperatures in the 40s, snow has been hard to come by of late!
Crash totals: Slick roads to blame for multiple accidents in Kenosha County Wednesday night
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County Sheriff’s officials on Wednesday, January 11th responded to a number of crashes that may have been cause by the freezing rain that fell throughout the afternoon and night.Between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. Wednesday, the Kenosha Co.
"It's a mess:" Sloppy, slushy weather impacts drivers during morning commute
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Slippery roads Tuesday morning, January 10th led to dozens of crashes during the morning rush hour.
WATCH: Georgia Tech's swim meet at Virginia Tech canceled due to winter storm; then, this happened!
BLACKSBURG, Virginia — As a snowstorm brought several inches of fresh powder across the East Coast, the Georgia Tech swim team took the internet by storm.According to a post on the Georgia Tech Facebook page, the swimmers got snowed into their hotel after their meet at Virginia Tech was cancelled -- so they went outside for a little extra practice.The video shows the swimmers working on their 4×50 relay, as they glide across the snow in their respective swim styles.
"More people on the roads:" Snowy weather expected to impact holiday travel
MILWAUKEE -- The snow has already arrived in parts of southeastern Wisconsin and it catches us just as many are driving to our various destinations.
Wrap, wrap, rap: Young professionals gather to make blankets for homeless teens; "something we must do"
MILWAUKEE -- The cold days of winter are the harshest for Milwaukee's homeless community.
Back-to-back snowstorms leave huge piles of snow at street corners; shoveling it all can be dangerous
MEQUON -- It was was warmer Tuesday, December 20th after we saw significant snowfall in southeastern Wisconsin over the weekend, accompanied by a Winter Storm Warning, followed by bitterly cold temperatures, accompanied by a Wind Chill Advisory.
Medical examiner identifies 3 men who died in December after shoveling snow
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office on Monday, December 19th identified two people who died while shoveling snow.55-year-old Rickey Richardson of Milwaukee passed away on December 12th at Froedtert Hospital.The medical examiner's report indicates Richardson died as a result of hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
"Doing what we need to be doing:" Church opens doors to serve as warming shelter amid brutal cold
MILWAUKEE -- The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for all of southeastern Wisconsin to be in effect through 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 19th.