Lakefront neighborhood transforms into surreal frozen wonderland after blizzard's onslaught

The community of Crystal Beach, just across the water and border from Buffalo, found itself blasted by wind-blown spray off Lake Erie for hours as temperatures dipped into single digits, freezing all the water draped along the homes' lake-facing side.

Man, 2 dogs rescued by U.S. Coast Guard as disabled sailboat wrecks against rocks

The trio was sailing about 45 miles west of Victoria, British Columbia in the Strait of Juan de Fuca Tuesday night when the boat lost power and grounded, smashing against the rocks, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Watch: Oklahoma firefighters rescue dog stuck in frozen lake

Oklahoma City Fire Department Stations 30 and 40 responded to the rescue. Video of the rescue shows one firefighter who used a paddle boat to reach the dog.

Rare 'snownado' caught on camera in Idaho

It's also called a snow devil, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

Weather Authority: Temperatures set to gradually increase, lead to warm holiday weekend

This week, the days will have a cold start, but temperatures will gradually increase until they are above average for New Year's weekend, which will also include rain.

Winter break on horizon: US to see significantly warmer temps following frigid Christmas blizzard

NOAA's 8-14 day temperature outlook issued Monday for the final days of 2022 shows a colossal pattern flip that will take the entire Lower 48 states out of the ice box and warm things up a bit.