Every winter, viral photos make it look like Niagara Falls has frozen solid. The reality is just as breathtaking — and even more fascinating.

Winter weather will return on Tuesday with falling temperatures, gusty to strong winds, and rain switching over to snow.

Although spring is known as the season of flowers, many plants blossom amid January and February’s snowy-cold temperatures.

The Great Smoky Mountains play a pivotal role in snow events, but the influence isn’t widespread. Storm direction is a key factor in which side of the Smokies gets the most snow during a winter ...