in nearby ohio, a rare sight and sound. that noise, thundersnow. it is rare, but strikes when temps are just right, even in colder seasons. a rancher had to bring in a calf to protect it from the frigid weather. many in the northeast might need a blanket soon too. if you haven't left the house since last night, the cold arrived on your front doorstep. bill karins will join us in a few minutes with our forecast. >>> new this morning, the president taking on a big domestic issue on his overseas trip to asia, the topic, the fate of the keystone xl pipeline project. >> we should judge this pipeline based on whether or not it accelerates climate change or whether it helps the american people with their energy costs and their gas prices. >> nbc news white house correspondent kristen welker is in myanmar. kristen, the president's tone is not a good sign for republicans. >> dara, good morning. even here in myanmar, president obama can't escape the battle back at home. during a joint press conference with pro democracy leader aung san suu kyi, president oba