Guidelines to protect your pipes from freezing include: Set home thermostats above 55 degrees during cold weather. Drip cold water in farthest faucet from your main valve. Moving water keeps pipes from freezing. Find shut off valves for emergencies.

As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, 19 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.

A deadly winter storm may be winding down for some, but extremely cold weather will persist. Here are the latest updates on power outages and forecasts.

The massive winter storm that dumped snow and ice across the US left behind over a dozen deaths and at its peak knocked out power for over a million electric customers amid bone-chilling cold.

There's a chance of a severe storm every winter that threatens to knock out the power, block the roads, and even trap residents in their home.

Get expert winter storm preparation tips including snow management, HVAC protection, thermostat settings, and pipe protection during power outages.

On Sunday, millions from New Mexico to the Northeast saw impacts from Winter Storm Fern. Thick layers of ice remain on the ground and power lines, and outages across the South skyrocketed as a result. The storm has claimed the lives of two men in Louisiana. Officials there confirm they both died of hypothermia.

A massive winter storm has dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S., halting air and road traffic and sending temperatures plunging

The ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ host shared a few clips of the snow falling outside her home as Winter Storm Fern hit New York City on Jan. 25

This weekend, much of the country is expecting to be hit by a major winter storm. NPR's Life Kit share tips to prepare your home ahead of a big snowfall.