Anna Skinner

Winter storm warnings spread from Louisiana through Virginia on Tuesday as a winter storm hit the U.S. Southeast.

At least four dogs have died in the Indianapolis area after being left outside in subzero temperatures. Why It Matters

Temperatures plunged below freezing across parts of northern Florida on Wednesday, with some areas even dipping into the teens, making parts of the Sunshine State colder than Anchorage, Alaska.

Enough snow fell in the Florida panhandle on Tuesday that it was visible from space.

Six wildfires are burning in Southern California, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Why It Matters

Wind gusts as strong as 80 mph, equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane, could tear through Los Angeles and San Diego in southern California on Thursday, as wildfires continue to rage in the Golden State.

Some much-needed rain and mountain snow will hit Southern California this weekend, contributing to a significant weather pattern change after the driest start to San Diego's water year since 1850.

Most cold weather-related warnings had expired across the U.S., but frigid temperatures remained in place across much of Florida.

As of Thursday afternoon, six active wildfires are burning in Southern California, and maps shared on the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) website show how each one has grown.

A big weather pattern change could bring up to 3 inches of rain to parts of Southern California, a needed respite from the extremely dry weather that has fueled numerous wildfires throughout the area.