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The sight of tulips starting to emerge along Michigan Avenue signals an early onset of spring in Chicago. Despite temperatures soaring to 63 degrees, gardeners are reminded that the average last freeze in the area typically occurs around late April.

A severe storm that pummeled California has taken a toll on some of the state’s most iconic trees.

As we approach the start of Daylight Saving Time on March 10th, each day brings an additional two and a half minutes of daylight, leading to brighter days ahead.

This Chicago winter is one of the warmest on record, tied for the top five warmest winters. NBC Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes explains what this means for the ecological impacts.

A winter storm in the Northeast dumped up to 15 inches of snow in some areas — bringing hazardous driving conditions, school closings and flight cancellations on Tuesday.

NBC 5 meteorologist Iisha Scott explains how to stay safe during severe storms.

Meteorologist Brant Miller reports an active tornado warning for La Salle County, urging residents to seek shelter immediately as a confirmed tornado is on the ground.

Natural gas has become the dominant source of power for the electrical grid. Cold weather events put multiple stresses on the gas supply.

As dense fog covered the Chicago area for a second straight day, many may have been wondering what’s causing such intense foggy conditions?

The entire Chicago area can expect more foggy and damp conditions as a dense fog advisory continues through 6 p.m. Thursday, potentially impacting both the morning and evening commutes.

A bitter blast of Arctic air will linger across much of the United States this weekend, with tens of millions enduring bone-chilling cold and facing dangerous icy conditions, forecasters warned Saturday, as weather-related deaths numbered more than 60.

Heavy localized lake effect snow continues in Indiana tonight while wind chills plummet again

Snow ended in large parts of the U.S. beleaguered by days of Arctic weather but freezing temperatures will remain for millions over the weekend, forecasters warned Friday, as the number of dead in weather-related incidents grew.

As a snow plume hovering over Michigan and Indiana all day Friday is expected to bobble back and forth between Porter and LaPorte counties, LaPorte, Indiana, could see as much as 10.2 inches by Saturday, and Michigan City could see close to 12 inches, while Valparaiso could get 4.5 inches of snow.

By 8:30 a.m. Friday, 18 inches of snow had already fallen in LaPorte County in Indiana, with more on the way.

Majiah Washington recounted how she rescued a 9-month-old after witnessing members of the baby’s family shocked to death by a downed power line in Portland.

Residents who live along the Kankakee River in parts of Will and Grundy counties are being asked to take precautions and prepare to evacuate as massive ice jams sent frigid water pouring into neighborhoods this week

NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes analyzes how El Niño has affected the Chicago area this past season and predicts what’s to come.

The Chicago area grapples with widespread water pipe issues as freezing temperatures take hold, leading to an increase in burst pipes and water supply disruptions.

If you looked into the sky Tuesday morning, chances are you saw a bright, potentially colorful display that can only happen when the conditions are just right. It’s called a sundog.