A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect from 3 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday because of potentially dangerous weather. A winter storm warning is in effect for the Poconos and parts of the Lehigh Valley, and a winter weather advisory is in place for the remainder of the Philly area and much of Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia.

Snow lovers had plenty to celebrate this week as a series of winter storms brought fresh snowfall to California’s mountains, including ski resorts around Lake Tahoe.

In the Lower Hudson Valley and Long Island areas, the Weather Service predicted 6 to 11 inches. Forecasts called for the snowfall to begin to peak overnight and then taper off early Saturday.

Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear.

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There's good news and bad news for snow fans in our Storm Team4 winter outlook. First, the bad news: It's not looking like we'll see all that many snowflakes this year. Now, here's the good news (again, assuming you're a fan of snow): We're not ruling out ...

Known also as springtails, these are tiny insects that do not bite and are harmless to pets and humans. You’re more likely to notice them in winter months in the snow outside, but may be in damp areas inside. Share on Pinterest Deepspacedave/Getty Images ...

If you live in a snowy area, you're aware of your snow-clearing options: Hire a plow service. Ka-ching! Shell out hundreds of dollars for a snow blower. Ka-ching! Or spend hours out in the cold after each snowfall, fighting frostbite and shoveling the old ...

The California Highway Patrol warned drivers to be cautious because "'making memories’ shouldn’t include us pulling you out of a snowbank."