A cold snap can prove deadly if it grips an area that rarely sees such severe chills, as when Winter Storm Uri froze Texas in 2021 and killed 246 people. The threat is amplified when there’s ...

When going on winter walks, also be cautious of icy areas and try to avoid slippery, often salty, spots if possible. Experts recommend keeping pets bundled up during cold temperatures.

“If it is too cold for you, it’s too cold for your pet,” she said. Okja, a 4-year-old Maltipoo in Lathrop, California, seldom steps outside in the winter without a jacket and boots.

Stretching is even more important during the cold winter months, when your muscles contract to conserve heat, which makes them tighter and more prone to injury, said Jorden Gold, founder of ...

Protecting your dog in the cold If you’re concerned about protecting your dog’s paws, it might be a good idea to look at some other ways to help keep your pup safe in the cold.

A winter storm brought high winds and dangerously cold temperatures in the Northeast. The National Weather Service warned of ‘life-threatening windchills’ through Iowa’s presidential ...

Despite the calendar saying it’s mid-November, winter has arrived across the Lower 48 and could stick around through Thanksgiving next week.

Ready or not, winter is hitting the country hard with all of the charm of a cold, wet blanket. Much of the nation is under cold and snow warnings, which impacts driving and car maintenance ...

Last February recorded 19.1 inches, and in the year prior there was a recorded 22.7 inches. It's no secret that winter is just not as cold as it was decades ago, at least on average over time.