'Major disaster': Death toll rises in western New York after historic blizzard

First responders had to abandon ambulances due to white out conditions in Erie County, where at least seven people died during the Christmas blizzard.

Strangers road trip from Tampa to Cleveland after canceled flight, TikTok's go viral

Winter weather is canceling and delaying flights all across the country, but a group headed to Ohio was determined to get there for Christmas – no matter what it took. 

Tropical fish farmers bracing for any impacts from cold temperatures

Tropical fish farmers are paying close attention to the cold weather temperatures ahead of Christmas to brace their business for any impacts.

Cold air settles in across Tampa Bay area with freeze warnings issued in most of the region

The temperatures proved to be completely different from what they were Friday morning as the cold front moved through the Sunshine State. Temperatures dropped throughout the day, and freeze warnings and wind chill advisories have been issued for most of the region.

Blizzard in Buffalo: Here's what 'zero-mile visibility' looks like

"We don't even want to be parked in it, you definitely don't want to be driving in it," the National Weather Service warned -- with video to prove their point.

Grumpy sportscaster forced to cover winter storm goes viral: 'Can I go back to my regular job?'

A local Iowa sports reporter assigned to reporting on the blizzard conditions currently gripping the Midwest turned heads online Thursday with a clip of his hilariously grumpy reactions to having to be outside in the cold for the job.

Tampa Bay area counties open cold weather shelters with freeze warnings issued for Christmas weekend

With forecasters expecting the Tampa Bay area to see one of its coldest Christmas Days on record, counties across central Florida are opening cold weather shelters for anyone needing a warm place to stay over the holiday weekend.

Friday afternoon forecast
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Meteorologist Jim Weber says temperatures are continuing to fall. Freeze warnings have been issued for the weekend, but temperatures will warm back up next week.

These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state

All but one of the 50 states have documented a temperature below zero, with Hawaii being the sole outlier. Yes, even Florida has reached negative temperatures. In the Lower 48, Montana holds the all-time record at minus 70 degrees.

Christmas Eve-Eve forecast
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Meteorologist Dave Osterberg emphasizes that Friday will not end how it started. The cold front he's been talking about all week is moving through and temperatures will be dropping all day long. Wind chill advisories will be issued tonight and freeze warnings are out for most of the state.

Local strawberry farmers and gardeners preparing for cold weather

With freeze watches issued for most of the Tampa Bay area, strawberry farmers are doing what they can to protect their livelihood.