Slick areas in the northern half of New England caused problems Friday morning, including a jackknifed tractor trailer that shut down the southbound side of the Maine Turnpike in Gray, but warmer air is steadily taking hold, marking the end to icy conditions and a day that sends temperatures well into the 40s for most of us.  Sprinkles will...

While many people were shivering through a recent cold snap, some New England ski areas were cheering because it helped them recover from a bit of a thaw—just in time for a critical week for business.

Following a brief warm-up and rain earlier this month that impacted the trails at ski resorts, Friday’s chilly opening day at Sugarbush’s Mount Ellen brought cheers from skiers and riders. “Winter’s back,” beamed skier Kayla Riker. “Winter seems to be back!” The snow guns were going full-blast at the Fayston, Vermont ski area. The return of cold, along with...

The U.S. winter flu season is off to its earliest start in more than 15 years. An early barrage of illness in the South has begun to spread more broadly, and there’s a decent chance flu season could peak much earlier than normal, health officials say. The last flu season to rev up this early was in 2003-2004 — a…

As the Northeast braces for eight to 10 inches of snow, some towns across New England are implementing strict parking bans.

Plans to hold a “Frost Fest” instead of a traditional holiday celebration are getting a frosty reception. After concerns last year that the tree-lighting ceremony at a park in Durham, New Hampshire, was too focused on Christmas, and a decision to deny a menorah to be displayed next to the tree, town councilors came up with the idea of a...

A pair of elk enjoyed the first snowfall of the season in Gaylord, Michigan.

It’s been a relatively mild winter but with the upcoming snow showers, cities are gearing up with preparations.

A winter storm that contributed to at least five deaths in the Midwest pummeled the mid-Atlantic region for a second day Sunday, bringing with it an icy mix that knocked out power, cancelled flights and contributed to hundreds of car accidents. Virginia State Police said the driver of a military surplus vehicle was killed late Saturday after he lost control...

While many families are waking up on Tuesday to celebrate Christmas, approximately 500 people in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood are dealing with a lack of gas in their homes due to a leak that occurred last week. Eleven buildings that house those 500 residents were affected by Friday’s gas leak at the Academy Homes on Columbus Avenue. Officials said about 200...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and certainly the busiest. Friday marks the busiest day to fly nationwide, with nearly 2.9 million people expected to hit the skies ahead of Christmas Day, according to Airlines for America.

A winter storm slammed the Southeast over the weekend as it moved east from California. NBC’s Mark Barger reports.

Boston is trying to make the city a little less foreboding during the dark, frigid months of winter. The city has begun accepting proposals for a competition dubbed “Play Around The Snowy City” which seeks ideas for projects designed to make Boston’s public spaces more fun and inviting during the coldest season of the year.

The bitter cold snap that kept much of New England in the deep freeze during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays last winter had people who supply the region with electricity worried they might have to impose rolling blackouts, the head of the company that manages the electric grid said Thursday.

Thursday: Sun and clouds, chance shower. Highs in the 70s. Overnight Thursday: Crisp and mostly clear. Lows in the 50s. Friday: Fair and pleasant. Highs in the 70s.