A state of emergency is often declared ahead of major winter storms. This explainer breaks down what it does, how it helps officials prepare and what it means for the public.

Cincinnatians and residents of Northern Kentucky may want to brush up on their weather terms, as freezing cold temperatures and snow are anticipated in the region. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, has issued a winter storm watch that will ...

From January 23-26, a large part of Texas is expected to see temperatures dip below freezing. During that time and throughout the rest of winter, you will hear meteorologists use terms like warning, watch and advisory,

Winter is finally here! And believe it or not, there's actually an "official" first day of winter, the winter solstice, to kick it off. A common misconception is that winter starts after Thanksgiving. Most of the leaves have already left the trees, and ...

The 2025 winter solstice will take place at 10:03 a.m. Eastern time Sunday, Dec. 21. That’s the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted the farthest away from the sun. The winter solstice is almost here to mark the shortest day of the year.

On Sunday, Dec. 21, at exactly 10:03 a.m. EST, the Northern Hemisphere's astronomical winter officially begins with the winter solstice. That's the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun. The solstice will be the "darkest" day ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter starts Sunday. Mississippi saw multiple waves of Arctic air from the polar vortex earlier in December. But forecasts show we're getting a break from freezing temperatures and ...

Temperatures are going down, warm coats are unpacked and the nights are long and dark. That means wintertime is near. The winter solstice — the astronomical event that officially kicks off winter in the Northern Hemisphere — is just days away.

As a winter storm approaches Western North Carolina and other regions, here's what to know about deciphering forecaster terms.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The winter solstice is upon us, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. People across the country have already faced multiple blankets of white snow where they live, but ...