Frigid temps and heavy snow gripped much of the U.S. on December 1, the first day of meteorological winter. It looks like these bitter conditions are here to stay.

A blast of Arctic temperatures may grip parts of the United States next month. Forecasters don't have an exact date yet, but there is a strong consensus among meteorologists that December is likely to be an especially frigid month for millions of Americans.

Winter is approaching, and with it a whole new slew of dangers to be aware of. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) and Mount Pleasant Police

Vehicle battery failures are also common in the winter due to increased cold-starting electrical loads, AAA said. Baran suggests you get your car battery tested by a professional if it's more than three years old.

After snowy weekend, Chicago expected to receive up to another four inches of snow on Monday during evening rush hour.

Travelers at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday were finding hundreds of flights delayed and canceled into and out of Chicago following a winter storm in the Great Lakes region