There’s a temperature split in the upcoming winter months, with warmer-than-normal temperatures across the South and cooler in the Northern Plains and Pacific Northwest. Here’s how the months break down:

A slow-moving storm is soaking California, especially the L.A. Basin. Flooding, debris flows, rockslides and even a few thunderstorms are possible. Here's the latest:

A low pressure system has moved across the Northeast, bringing wintry weather to the area. Parts of New York and Vermont could see as much as a foot of lake-effect snow in isolated areas. Across portions of Maine, snowfall could potentially exceed 5 inches. Ice is also a big threat, which could lead to hazardous driving conditions and power outages. Strong, gusty winds will also threaten the Northeast, with wind advisories in place, areas could see 30 to 40 mph at times. Here’s the latest.

New eruptions at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano already had tourists in awe when another spectacular phenomenon had everyone turning the cameras away from the lava to capture. See the spinning “volnado” and learn how one forms.

Simple preventive measures can protect you from common heating-related health risks during the coldest months of the year.