January's cold pattern east of the Rockies is about to get colder for some cities.

After a blast of arctic air settles in this weekend, a storm system will track eastward across the South, bringing the potential for snow and ice. The details of who will see wintry precipitation and how much are still uncertain, but there is a chance that the South will get another taste of winter weather. Time it out here.

Facing deadly wildfires and dwindling freshwater supplies, Los Angeles firefighters are using seawater from the Pacific Ocean to battle the flames, a high-stakes tactic that risks corroding equipment, harming ecosystems, and even making the fires harder to fight.

History tells us that the peak for winter storm activity in the Northeast stretches from late January to early February. Here are some notable storms that have occurred during this peak.

Amid the ashes of a fire-ravaged Altadena neighborhood, one man’s home remained untouched, leaving him to grapple with disbelief and the haunting question: Why me?