Yanick Ueltschi of Switzerland teamed up with two local Pakistanis to try the 7,795m peak. But crevasses slowed them down, then the weather turned.

Heavy lake-effect snow and icy conditions are expected in Central N.Y. through Saturday, with up to 14 inches, 50 mph winds and hazardous roads.

Travelers have been cautioned about significant disruptions as a storm is expected to bring severe weather to California.

Texas low will create dangerous travel in a large swath of Quebec by Thursday morning, leading to significant disruptions and ...