Snow. Here’s why seeing some of the white, fluffy stuff on Hawaii’s volcanic peaks is less rare than you might think.

The winter is the fastest warming season, according to Climate Central. Residents in some parts of the country are noticing how much less snow has fallen over the years, as snowshoes, cross-country skis and sleds gather dust in their closets. "I'm getting ...

Two weather systems hit the United States over the weekend, bringing snow, rain and heavy wind to vast stretches of the country, particularly the Northeast and parts of the West and Midwest. Maps illustrating the total snowfall accumulation from coast to ...

When it’s dark outside in Anchorage, Alaska, therapist Karen Cunningham pulls on long johns, one of her 16 pairs of snow pants, a hat, gloves, her warmest coat, and snow boots, and lies down in a pile of fresh snow. “It’s pitch black, and these white ...

As the holiday season approaches, many across the United States are hoping for a white Christmas. Data from Weather.us shows that around 30 states are due to experience varying amounts of snow in the lead-up to Christmas. Their interactive map lets users ...

Albert Ramon is the chief meteorologist for CBS2 Chicago. Albert joined CBS2's First Alert Weather Team in October 2021. The Chicago area and parts of Indiana got socked with a massive and unseasonable snow storm Sunday night into Monday morning, and it's ...

→ Winter is here, and for many of us, that means the chance of snow in the forecast is going up. Will you be ready for whatever weather is headed your way? Now's the perfect time to check out what you've got in the garage or shed and prepare for the ...

Sometimes, when faced with a driveway blanketed with thick snow, you know that a snow shovel and elbow grease simply won’t cut it. And when the snow is less of a fine mist and more of a dense slush, manually shoveling is near impossible. Enter the best ...

Ah, there's nothing like the first few snowflakes of the season to make winter feel almost magical. Of course, it's a different story after a couple months of frigid cold and frequent shoveling. But that initial snowfall is wondrous in its ability to turn ...

Editor's note: A version of this post first appeared in January 2015. Many people will see the snow currently blanketing parts of the country as a nuisance on sidewalks and roads. Others are celebrating it as an excuse to spend the day swooshing down a hill.

In addition to the best snow tubing in Northern California, Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe also has several areas for open snow play. Build a snowman, make snow angels, or have a snowball fight. No matter how you choose to enjoy the winter wonderland, it’s sure to become a core memory.