Tens of millions of Americans awoke on Jan. 22 to some form of winter weather alert, as a winter storm takes shape in the southwestern U.S. and threatens to spread huge totals of snow and freezing rai...

Weather forecasters predict a large portion of the United States will experience winter conditions and storms this week, bringing Arctic cold, snow, and ice, particularly over the weekend.

When extreme weather strikes, emergency experts point to preparation as the key to making it through the worst of scenarios.

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe.

“We want people to follow and learn the four steps of emergency preparedness: make a plan, build a kit, know your neighbors, and stay informed,” said David Wiechmann, the public information and market...