5 killed in 650 crashes on snow-covered Missouri roads; 70-car pileup on Iowa interstate

ROLLA, Mo. — Five people died and dozens were injured in more than 650 crashes on snow-covered Missouri roads, and authorities said up to 50 vehicles collided on a freeway in Iowa.The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crashes started Sunday afternoon as snow began falling.

'We're not done yet!' Families work to clean up after weekend snowstorm, with more on the way ❄️

BROWN DEER -- A winter storm dropped several inches of fresh snow across SE Wisconsin Saturday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 4, and there were several crashes as a result of the slick, snow-covered roads.

'Snow Removal Operation:' Even side parking Sunday night in Milwaukee; posted signs take precedence

MILWAUKEE -- A City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works "Snow Removal Operation" will remain in effect for Sunday night, Feb. 4, and that means you must park on the even side of the street by 11 p.m., through 6 a.m. Monday morning.

Snow, ice and record cold grip the South; at least 10 dead

ATLANTA — Snow, ice and a record-breaking blast of cold closed runways, highways, schools and government offices across the South and sent cars sliding off roads Wednesday in a corner of the country ill-equipped to deal with wintry weather.

Why you should check your sprinklers during freezing weather

HOUSTON – Officials are asking residents to make sure their sprinklers don’t automatically turn on like they did for one Texas home, turning the front yard into an icicle-laden scene out of the movie Frozen.The sprinklers were apparently on long enough to not only coat the trees and front lawn, but also to create a dangerous patch of ice on the road.

Over 100 salt trucks deployed Monday morning to tackle snowy conditions

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Department of Public Works is geared up to handle the snow expected to affect southern Wisconsin Monday, December 11th.The DPW says they have deployed 103 salt trucks to handle the main and  side streets.The FOX6 Weather Experts say there will be two rounds of snow Monday -- one in the early to middle morning hours, and the second this afternoon.According to the FOX6 Weather Experts, an area of snow will move in from west to east between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. -- bringing messy travel conditions for the morning commute.

Another warm winter forecast for swath of US

WASHINGTON — Much of the U.S. should expect another warm winter, but not quite as toasty as the last two years, forecasters said.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday forecast a warmer winter from California through the Midwest to Maine.

Start of spring sparks coat donation for kids: "Hopefully by the time winter comes back, we’re ready to go"

MILWAUKEE -- The first day of spring on Monday, March 20th meant the return of warmer weather, with temperatures in the mid-50s, and while many of us may be ready to put our winter coats back in the closet, those with a Milwaukee company hope you’ll consider another option.“Hopefully people will celebrate winter being over by sending a kid a coat for next year," said Andy Eyers.Eyers is the owner of BrightStar Care of Central Milwaukee, a network of in-home caregivers throughout Milwaukee County.

Mesmerizing video captures moment train blasts waiting passengers with snow

NEW YORK -- An Amtrak train made a dramatic entrance when it pulled into a station this week.While arriving in Rhinecliff, New York, the train plowed through heavy snow on the tracks next to the platform.Dramatic video shows snow flying everywhere and hitting those waiting for the train.The slow-motion clip of the train's arrival was posted to YouTube by user Nick Colvin and has nearly 900,000 views.