A fast-moving storm system is rapidly moving through the Northeast, bringing a combination of snow, wind and the risk of snow squalls, particularly across the interior and portions of New

A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to millions.

Coos County, New Hampshire, topped the list. The northern New Hampshire county ranked 1 for snow and 11 for climate. The county had an overall rank of 74.41. Heaven for snowmobilers, Coos County typically gets about 119 inches of snow per winter.

The storm has closed highways and airports and prompted the first blizzard warning for southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana.

The heaviest snow is expected north and west of the I-95 corridor to West Virginia and down East Maine with up to 8 ... the storm cyclone is set to trigger lake-effect snow from the upper Great ...

This year’s below-average ice coverage across the Great Lakes is due to milder temperatures. As a result, lake-effect snow remains possible in February. However, if February takes a cold turn, we could see an end to lake-effect snow for the season.

Lake effect snow is dependent on the Great Lakes water temperature and how much of the lake is frozen. But what does the current ice concentration look like and

A forecast map suggested the areas most likely to see snow squalls included New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and a northeastern part of Ohio. The NWS said probability of snow squalls was greater than 60 percent.

NWS alerts in effect HERE. Upper Michigan’s warm and sunny break Thursday (find max temperature reports HERE) concludes Friday as strengthening high pressure from the Canadian Shield directs a northerly wind towards the region -- bringing colder temperatures and the return of lake effect snow.

The reason why Central New York kept getting creamed by lake effect snow was because, for the first time in years, the region was constantly inundated with arctic air that brought temperatures well below average. Those chilly and blustery systems made the perfect cocktail for lake effect snow to form in abundance.

If you're planning to visit the Finger Lakes in the winter (which makes for a cozy escape), a travel insurance policy is recommended as this region is known for its lake-effect snow. Data sourced ...