fire officials say the compacted snow became more like ice for sled riders. Before you head out, you should make sure you have a sturdy sled and wear appropriate safety equipment, like a helmet ...

Record-breaking snowfall and chilling cold caused widespread school and community closures across the U.S. Gulf Coast, a region largely unaccustomed to extreme winter weather. The deadly storm ...

Snow blowers (also known as snow throwers) were involved in an estimated 7,000 injuries in 2011, according to data reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission from hospital emergency rooms.

Instead, build walls and snowmen, or use containers to pack snow into bricks. Never dig tunnels. Wear a helmet when sledding. Choose safe hills. Stick to designated sledding areas, away from roads ...

Wait for a warmer night, and bail if you need to. The post How to prevent hypothermia while camping in the snow: Tips for staying safe appeared first on The Manual.

When winter weather strikes, travelers can wonder: Is it safe for planes to land in the snow? Recent aviation accidents, like a Delta plane's close-call crash in Toronto, have compounded that ...

Before you roll out of the rental lot, make sure to go through a quick safety checklist. First, clear all snow and ice from the car. This might sound like overkill, but as the car heats up and ...

Clearing roads is the top priority of the Department of Transportation when it comes to snow and ice. But with accidents arising, questions of if the DOT has done enough to keep drivers safe.