When snow is in the forecast, roads are often pre-treated with a layer of salt to prevent the formation of ice.

The ice-melting substance is ubiquitous in many snowy areas. Smart salting is key to minimize its environmental impact ...

With the onset of arctic temperatures and NBC News reporting cold temperatures and winter storm systems continuing to sweep across the U.S., it’s very likely that you’ll be waking up to find a yard ...

Winter ice can linger despite common solutions, but a small adjustment can change how quickly surfaces respond, making cold mornings far less frustrating.

Road salt can reduce car accidents on icy winter days. But it often doesn't stay on the road — and that runoff can harm ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — When winter weather sweeps across ...