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Nor’easter ahead: Here’s who has the best chance of accumulating snow

The storm won't be strong, but some first snow of the season will blanket parts of the Northeast. Parts of the Southeast will also see their first freeze.
Nor’easter ahead: Here’s who has the best chance of accumulating snowstory-preview

Tire tread test: Check your tires in 30 seconds before first snow

Learn the 30-second quarter test to check tire tread before winter storms hit. Some places have traction laws, fines and tips if you aren’t careful.
Tire tread test: Check your tires in 30 seconds before first snowstory-preview

When do larger winter storms usually start in the US?

They can dump snow and ice over large swaths of the country. Here's when and where these larger winter storms usually kick in over the Lower 48 States.
When do larger winter storms usually start in the US?story-preview

Thundersnow explained: How thunder and lightning happen while it snows

Meteorologists have thundersnow on their weather bucket list for a reason. Here’s how it works and why it's so rare.
Thundersnow explained: How thunder and lightning happen while it snowsstory-preview

What is a nor'easter?

You hear this term most often in winter but we explain how nor'easters form, why they strike the East Coast and what makes them so powerful.
What is a nor'easter?story-preview