Cook County warns of extreme cold and provides safety tips for pet owners, including using warming centers that accommodate pets, leashing pets, and having an emergency kit ready.

Austin forecast includes thunderstorms and a temperature drop, with a 100% chance of rain and potential for sleet, freezing rain, and gusty winds over the weekend.

Invasive ramie moth caterpillars discovered on Kauaʻi, threatening native plants and prompting a multi-agency response.

Sacramento experiences heavy morning fog, which is expected to clear up by afternoon for partly sunny skies and a high of 55 degrees. Evening fog will return, with low 40s temperatures. Sunny and clearer conditions are forecasted for the weekend.

The article details the weather forecast for Los Angeles, featuring a mix of fog, clouds, and sunshine, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to low 70s.

The National Weather Service forecasts light rain, gusty winds, and a slight temperature dip in Las Vegas this weekend, with conditions improving next week.

NWS San Diego predicts light showers in San Diego County until Saturday, with a dry and warming trend to follow.

The Bay Area is expected to have mixed weather, including fog, gusty winds, and the potential for a mid-week storm, as per the National Weather Service.

Cloudy and warm with isolated to scattered showers through Friday. High Surf Advisory through Jan. 23 and a front may bring steadier rain Sunday night into Monday.

Roughly 1,100 Bluebonnet customers in Manor lost power Friday morning as crews responded amid a winter-storm watch.

A burst water main flooded and froze a North Side block, leaving parked cars encased in ice as crews work to repair the line. Officials warned of temporary water shutoffs.

Chicago faces extreme cold with wind chills down to -27 degrees, school closures, and a snowstorm approaching. Warming centers are open for those in need.

Below‑normal snowpack has forced Washington resorts to limit terrain and delay openings, straining winter recreation and local businesses.