Western Washington experienced extreme weather this week, with areas getting 2 to 12 inches of rain in just 72 hours, forcing more than 100,000 residents into evacuation zones.

Cold and snowy weather has gripped much of the northern tier of the United States since Thanksgiving, but a pattern change will torch the chance of white Christmas for many.

Temperatures drop to -49°F in world's coldest major city

Death Valley's ancient lake has returned after record rainfall

Weather Impact Alert: Widespread snow and cold weather set to hit Northeast Ohio this weekend