. >>> still to come, a heat wave at the north pole?etails about that turbulent change ahead. >>> we know the north pole heats up this time of year. well, not like this. the high today could be 50 degrees above the normal average for this time of year. meteorologist jennifer gray is here with more. i first saw that and thought this must be a misprint. 50 degrees higher. but it's not. >> it's not. it takes a lot to wrap your head around it. i did the same thing. i said you have got to be kidding me. but temperatures are supposed to reach right around freezing for the high temperature today so that is 50 degrees above average. so that arctic air that's normally bubbled up around the north pole is actually shifting really far south, impacting portions of siberia, russia and one of the reasons is because we have had a huge storm system impacting greenland so it's basically pushed all of this cold air out and south, so the north pole, 31 degrees today. in fact, look at these other temperatures compared. fairbanks, alaska, 13 below zero today

those kids and their families were given a first-class ticket to the north-pole... cbs 58s evan kruegel was there to meet them - and has the "it takes the whole village of the north pole to really pull something like this off" at mitchell international airport (nat) holiday travel is in full swing - but this morning - they added an extra route - one that wasn't listed on this departure direct flight - to the north pole.... "it's an emotional thing, to be able to see santa, and when you see the kids climb off the plane and make a mad dash for santa, it makes all the hard work worth it." 18 families were given the red carpet treatment - boarding a plane to a nearby hanger - where waiting to greet them.... them.... :33:54 "the kids were so excited. i mean, christmas time is a magical time to begin with, and to add this into the mix is any child's dream." kay chmielewski's son joel is fighting leukemia - the 3-year-old has spent more than half his life getting treatment....but today - at least for a moment - those hardships were erased with some holiday magic...:36:54 "

. >>> the all-important visit to santa before he heads back to the north pole, of course. >> the inside scoop on what it's like to be one of santa's helpers next. >>> "world news now" ♪ >>> oh, well in addition to mailing that christmas list to santa, there's app all-important thing you need to do. face time, not on the iphone, but, like, in person. >> you have to make sure you connect with santa, look him in the eye. >> when he says no, be, like, i know somebody. >> and right by his side, of course, are the loyal what does it really take to be santa's helper? abc found out firsthand. >> reporter: it's the season for letters to st. nick and christmas wish lists. >> oh, no. shoot your eye out. >> reporter: whether they are asking for toys or something more sentimental -- >> please tell him instead of presents this year, i just want my family back. >> reporter: this time ofyear, everyonements a piece of santa. >> santa! oh, my god! >> reporter: during the busy season, i figured i could channel buddy the elf, and i went to the only place busier than the north pole this time of year. the co

. >>> plus -- destination north pole, some local families experience a trip of a lifetime today. they get to meet santa claus himself. erica? >>> i'm tracking two major weather stories. one includes a frigid saturday night and the other tracking snowshowers and rain details coming up in the full forecast. see you then. the roses are blooming in herbal essences hair is delightfully fragranced with notes of moroccan rose and the freshness of springtime unforgettable, wherever you go the scents you can't forget... from herbal essences, blooming now! sometino big deal.shing my gums bleed. but my hygienist said, it is a big deal. go pro with crest pro health gum protection. it helps prevent gum bleeding by targeting harmful bacteria on your gums. left untreated, these symptoms could lead to more serious problems including tooth loss. gum crisis averted. >>> it is early december, but it kind of feels more like the middle of winter. you can see the wind turning the turbines over at lincoln financial field in south philadelphia, it will be a cold game for the birds tomorrow and the cold

this is your captain speaking. >> no pressure going to the north pole. to be a's pretty smooth ride.oth it's going to be bumpy the first 500 feet. you think it's cold in michigan. i heard it's warmer at the north pole. sometimes, not just this time of year. > i can't fly. i >> you can c take off. > i really think everyone out there wouldn't trust > during the hour fantasytasy flight to chris crinkle's castle. >> mere i christmas. > candy canes and carol. >> jingle bells.e be > the plane pulling in with a special greeting from the big man. then santa's elfs taking the kids to santa's workshop. > have you ever been to the north pole before. >> no. > bringing smiles and big bags of toys, this holiday making believers out of everyone.e > and we stay on the christmas theme right now, the elf on the shelf has made its return to holidays.holi this is the second year that allen lawrence dressed up his little boy rock when as the elf. the 15 year old -- 15 a month old rock well poses in spots posts these photos on his instagram, facebook and blog where they are r

the interactive experience taking you and your family to the north pole and where you santa claus is getting a tech upgrade this holiday season. it's a new kind of experience can transport your family from the mall right to santa's doorstep. santa claus is nothing if not hip.....especially when it magic...saint nick's using the latest technology to help make the holiday season special."on this experience you're not just making a stop at the mall youre actually getting on a ride that takes you all the way to the north pole to visit santa where he lives" dreamworks provided a holiday assist by developing "adventure to santa"...for 14 locations worldwide."so there's a bunch of technology in the house including digital skins all around the outside" falling snow and light shows make the house merry and history... families can pre-register for a certain time so santa knows ?who?'s visiting when.the adventure is hosted by the friendly faces from kung fu panda...kids train on devices to prepare for boarding the ?rocket sleigh?"and then theres an immersive panaramic ride theater where you act

all to bring a little slice of the north pole to a winter wonderland in wisconsin. carl deffenbaugh, fox6 wisconsin. carl deffenbaugh, all to bring a little slice of the north pole to a winter 'thousands of man-hours go into putting this together. we start planning for next year in january.' all to bring a little slice of the north pole to a winter wonderland in wisconsin. carl deffenbaugh, fox6 news. special deal for fox6 viewers tonight only. go to fox6now.com and find the green bar on the top of the home screen -- you can print off a coupon for discounted admission. again, its only good for tonight -- so act quickly. it was one of the most anticipated nominations for president-elect it was one of the most anticipated nominations for president-elect donald trump's administration.... up next... how his choice for secretary of state is causing quite a stir. u talks about the real inventor of the reuben sandwich may be debatable, but its great taste is not. at subway, this authentic classic is stacked with lean corned beef, bavarian-style sauerkraut, swiss cheese and

er doctor john torres has flown two rescue missions to the north pole himself. >> it looks like edema, a buil o that happened at high altitude. if that happens, you have to get them down to sea level and on oxygen quickly. >> reporter: in 1969, buzz aldrin landed on the moon in apolo 11, following neil armstrong down the ladder to the lunar surface. >> we were given a fantastic opportunity to do what other people have just not had come along in decades, aldrin has pushed for more manned missions. >> to infinity and beyond! >> reporter: the animated character in toy story created in his honor. >> he's pretty ir repressible. he's a force. >> reporter: tonight, nasa has been in touch with the new zealand doctors and believes aldrin is doing well. an american explorer, still looking for adventure. tom costello, nbc news, miami. >>> now to new dwept developments in the deadly in colombia. the airline has now had its license indefinitely suspended. and we have new images inside the crash scene with keir simmons. >> reporter: this is where 71 people died, almost an entire brazilian soccer te

plus, santa goes high tech: how to take your family to the north pole without leaving home. and let's take a look at tonight's prime time lineup.. "the now: milwaukee" starts at 6:30.. followed by "caught on "dateline" starts at 8... then check it out - the slopes are active at alpine valley. we caught skiiers and snowboarders in action ... braving the t and this afternoon.. two more popular ski destinations are set to open. little switzerland in slinger, and nordic mountain in wild rose have been making snow all week. little switzerland opens their doors at 4.. and nordic at 4-30. a reminder from police : don't leave your car idling this winter. thieves target unattended cars left to warm up.the city of milwaukee actually has an ordinance unattended during cold weather. santa claus is getting a tech upgrade this holiday season!a new kind of experience can transport your family from your local mall to santa's doorstep.mark barger explains. santa claus is nothing if not hip.....especially when it comes to gadgetry.along with his usual christmas magic...saint nick's using the

and from milwaukee to the north pole. the special flight bringing a adrienne: and, taking a live look outside right now. in just a few hours, this scene should be blanketed wither we're running a list of weather-related closings along the bottom of your screen. in ohio, heavy snow is creating a lot of problems on the highway. cars are getting stuck on interstate 90 near the city of euclid. what a mess. you can see all of the powdery snow, which makes it tough for cars to get any traction, as we know here. fire officials are helping to get people out. in the meantime traffic , officials closed the highway. , ice instead of snow. a massive ice storm hit earlier this week. drivers say they're losing control even in four wheel drive , and with chains on their tires. coming up meterologist lindsey , slater will track the winter storm heading our way tonight. a holiday dream come true for dozens of kids suffering from some life-threatening illnesses. the kids, along with their families, flew from milwaukee to the north pole. th

we have more on their special right to the north pole. >> [music] >> getting to the north pole isn't easy. >> here's your boarding pass. >> in fact, life isn't always easy for these kids. >> she knows that she is with a bunch of other kids. >> and, they came from a variety of organizations like children's hospital. and, almost home and make a wish. kids like zoe. >> the five-year-old has spent the last three years battling leukemia. today she isn't just normal she is special. >> the efforts of hundreds of the united airlines employees, the kids are escorted through the airport. lead on to a rocket. >> we are so happy that you are here. >> welcome. >> a flight is heading straight to the north pole. >> when you get to the north pole to get to meet santa. >> and reindeer, his elves, and mrs. clause. they are all guaranteed upon landing in the big man's arctic home turf. >> it's amazing. and, every part of it we were almost in tears. and, you just make it so special. or some, this is a fantasy. >> for these kids -- >> it makes a the reality it's a dream come true. >> here we go. >> and

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. >> readings from the north pole. i'm at the rooftop of 236 avenue in manhattan.he newest group we light up. >> it looks like the ball that we give to the hamster that you run around ♪ its great little moments like these i don't want to miss. but when i'm worried about all the things that might happen, it's hard to live in the moment. protect the great moments in your life with an affordable health plan through healthcare.gov. because the majority of people who sign up qualify for financial help, most don't pay full price. most can find plans with monthly premiums from $50 to $100 dollars. having a health plan means less worry and more great moments. visit healthcare.gov. enroll by december 15 for coverage starting january 1. >> what just happened? nothing, you have to igno. >> frosty the snowman. [laughter] bill, the only highlights during the monday night blowout loss to the colts was to idiot fans running on the field. now all television broadcasts are generally not going to put them on the air so it's not copycats radio announcers were actually spectacular at

"operation north pole" is an annual tradition. the organization's president says the children get to leave with presents, but what's going to last are the memories they build as a family. ahead at five: some changes are coming to milwaukee's "gas light building... why you'll soon see the lights flicker in a storm. and then at six... driving drowsy-- posing a major safety risk. why officials say it can be as dangerous as driving drunk. george, a chance to see what the world would be like without you. the holiday classic "it's a wonderful life" celebrating a major milestone. what the surviving castmembers are saying about the film. time now 4:xx you're taking a live look outside this morning.. partly sunny with highs in the upper 20s but feeling like the teens all day. right now . when we get more time now 4:xx you're taking a live look outside this morning.. "it's a wonderful life" is an american christmas classic. and this year, the film is celebrating its 70th anniversary. a toast to my big brother george, the richest man in town

it's starting to look like the north pole around here. lindsey is monitoring tonight's winter storm. lindsey: i will talk about how road conditions will be tomorrow morning. plus, how much snow you will get. adrienne: also tonight some , wedding guests are suing the groom over what happ r after this video was taken. and the milwaukee bucks facing an opponant off the court. we'll tell you why one liquor company is trying to block the here is a live look at the snow coming down near 13th and galena. really beautiful shot there. we're under a winter storm warning right now. the snow started falling around 6:00 tonight, and is expected to continue until well into tomorrow. and here's a live look outside our studio here at 19th and wells. road crews are out, trying to keep on top of the situation. you just saw a car they're going ok. we have a list of closings scrolling across the bottom of your screen. you can also find the list on wisn.com and our mobile app. groom and the venue because of a unique wedding crasher. a drone, flying over a gro

coming up: local families fly to the north pole ... without leaving milwaukee. and this is a live look outside at waukesha county on really coming down.. and drivers are taking it slow. much more to come from storm team four meteorologist scott [ bell dings ] santa? no, jingles. [ knuckles crack ] [ spits ] ooo. ouch. [ neck cracks ] [ darien ] switch and get half off any smartphone. a holiday treat for dozens of children suffering from life- threatening illnesses.the kids and their families boarded a "flight to the north pole" at mitchell airport.the fantasy flight was sponsored by sky west airlines, and funded through donations. good thing they took that flight today instead of tomorrow ... meteorologist scott steele is here with the the state of wisconsin divided today with marquette hosting the wiscosin in the rivarly gametoday at the b-m-o harris bradleycenter..the badgers looking to avengelast season's loss in this gameat the kohl center a fast pace early on in this one.jajuan johnson comes up with the steal and he 's goes coast to costfor the lay up. badg

. >> reporter: how does santa allow to you have time off from your work at the north pole at this veryusy time of year? >> well, santa knows that we have only so many elves. so we really appreciate the help from the community in bringing additional presents so we can give them out to the kids. >> reporter: the big fundraiser for toys for tots, you guys get a lot of toys? >> quite a few toys, thousands every year as well as funds to help support the program. ♪[ music ]

. >> the special ride all the way to the north pole. >> getting to north pole isn't easy, here's yourg foes get on plane. life isn't always easy for these 75 kids. >> she knows she is with a bunch of inch brave kids like her. >> they come to denver airport. almost home and make-a-wish foundations. kids like zoe ge. >> the five-year-old has spent the last three years battling leukemia. >> she die -- tries to be as norinyl -- normal as possible. >> today she's pretty special. they are escorted to the the -- through the airport led on to a rocket. >> santa flight number one to where? >> north pole. >> the north pole. >> a fliepth headed straight to the north -- flight headed straight to the north poem. >> you will see santa. >> and rain deer and the elves and mrs. claus and presents. >> yes. >> all guaranteed upon landing in the big man's arctic home turf. >> as it amazing. like, every part of it, we were almost in tears with every part. they make it seem so special. for some this is fantasy. >> it's definitely more than fantasy. >>it makes it a reality for the kids. >> it's a dream come

. >> we will have winters. ,f the north pole is 36 degrees that is normal. last year, it last year it was 60 degrees fahrenheit above normal for a stretch. at the north pole, after the darkness -- half of the years darkness and half of the year is sunshine. in the dead of winter, in the temperature was above freezing point and it was six degrees above normal. we are seeing all of the regions in the world do that. spectacular coverage of this. i hope i will have another opportunity to brag on your individual columns about that. they are really great. especially the recent ones and that the president elect.

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thanks, krystal. >>> a high-flying visit to the north pole. some families got on a special flight to see santa. >> >> stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes saint nicholas soon would be there. >> hopping a plane to the north pole. >>> it doesn't get any better than that. >> of a the flight kids got to meet with santa who gave them christmas gifts. united airlines helped organize the vent. >>> coming up on nbc 10 news, restock. parents, i know you know what i'm talking about. we'll tell you where you can get your hands on one of the hottest holiday toys keeps on selling out. >>> oh deer, a car wash with unexpected visitors. it's a visit you've got to see coming up. >>> as we get closer to the holidays, parents are going to great lengths to get their hands on this year's hottest story. target announced it would be restocking hatch a mole today. these moms and dads already lined up in winfield heights since early this morning. some had been there since 7:00 last night. they tell us it's worth it. >> too expensive on the internet. w

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. >>> brace yourss for a siberian express that's barreling down from the north pole, bringing bone-chilling temperatures and difficult nd historic life of marine and hero john glenn. >>> breaking overnight, south korean's president impeached. millions take to the streets. >> kirk douglas prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday. >> the several themes that will get you banned for life from uber. good morning, "early today" starts right now. >>> many of americans are in the blanket of a deadly weather these days. >> a deadly pileup and a dozen injured in michigan. it happened near whiteout conditions, dangerous travel, a polar vortex and much, much more. all of that is really on the way. here's nbc's kristen dolgren. >> reporter: another multi-vehicle accident near erie, pennsylvania shut down several people to the hospital. in upstate new york, a funnel cloud, along with proceeding snow and slippery roads. >> we had to drive really slow. >> reporter: even the professionals had trouble. some areas could see more than two feet of this lake effect snow. out west, places like salem and portland,

. >> how to get a deal on one of the most valuable homes in the north pole. >> a close call caught on camera. what a driver allegedly did wrong that forced a school bus >> good morning to you, kids. morning shout out from wauwatosa. wisn 12 is stopping by the classrooms throughout the school year. >> go to wisn.com and click on the school shout outlogo. >> we are 3 weeks away from christmas. santa is not at the north pole this weekend. >> he's coming to wisconsin, dozens of santas downtown milwaukee. the santas are stopping at the local bars and it is underway tomorrow morning at 9:30. >> real estate site zillow added a listing. ooze>> the toy lovers paradise, $650,000. santa is living large. >> ho ho ho. >> all the toys. >> wisn 12 news time now is 5:25. faster internet across the state. >> coming up the plans to make sure you are connected. >> protecting the classmates, how a group of students from wisconsin are helping to make their campus a safer place for illegal immigrants. >> a live l we have a check in with matt after the break. i have asthma... ...one of many pieces in my lif

by midnight he will be really jolly. >> by midnight i'll be flying back to the north pole. >> that ise. >>> abby wants to know if her elf on the shelf took her christmas list to the north pole like she asked. >> abby, every night, the elves on the shelves bring me back their christmas list and they return and that is why you see home in a different spot every morning. >> i'll be darned. >> every single night. >> santa confirmed it. >> every night. >> right from the horses mouth , bob. >> you got it. >> you will be in trouble. >> i know it. >> get on that nice list. >> 8:13. an accident here on the schuylkill expressway, off to the side but just attracting some attention, coming around that curve and that is only delay, so far this morning, eastbound on the schuylkill into conshohocken working out of king of prussia in towards center city. live look at ben franklin bridge looking good, light volume here this morning. that kind of tells the tail here for rest of the day. it could be a personal day for folks getting an early start, later on on their holiday weekend but septa has manpower

the real estate website just listed santonic's north pole home, it's only valued at $657,000. location, location, location. > i don't know if this is santa's real house here. according to the website it was built in 1822, but underwent renovations in 2013. the 2500 square feet home offers floor to celling fireplace, three bedrooms, two bats, a zillion owe says santa isn't looking to move. the house isn't officially on the market. this is just a tool to get you kids look. i don't believe this is santa's house. santa's house is much bigger. not to mention the factually try. you don't think they're in the same location. >> i think i've seen images of santa walking over to the big shop trip up and check it out. >> you should do that. coming up next, why kirk cousins is apologizing to the redskins' y26i0y y17vy ok! impaciente! manolo! you're so cold, come in! what's wrong? take off your hat! no hey...it's, it's dry... your scalp? mine gets dry in the winter too. it nourishes the scalp 3 surface layers deep to help... ...prevent dryness and keeps you up to 100% flake free now we can

dozens of santas are stopping at the bars along the five and a half mile route. >> santa's north pole house is up for sale. it is seeped in old world charm and a toy lovers paradise. it is costing just a little over $650,000. the christmas business has been good to st. nick. wisn 12 news time now is 6:26. faster internet. >> the plans to be >> how a group of students from wisconsin is helping to make their campus a safer place for illegal imgrants. >> looking out from news chopper 12. we check in with matt after the melinda: right now on "wisn 12 news this morning," today is day two of wisconsin's historic election recount. the impact a tech glitch had here in milwaukee county. andy: plus, making sure more people in wisconsin stay connected. the new plan in the works this morning to expand high-speed internet to neighborhoods that don't have it. melinda: but first, weather roads might be slippery this morning after some overnight rain and flurries. we're keeping an eye on conditions. good morning and welcome to "wisn 12 news this morning." i'm melinda davenport. andy: and i'm andy cho

after that, he heads home but not to the north pole. reena, this santa lives in irving, texas. >> ninan: i love it. a little bit warmener texas than the north pole. >> reporter: definitely. >> ninan: marley, thank you. new drone footage reveals the damage done by isis to ancient relics in iraq. weeks, nearly 400 people have been killed in the battle for aleppo, syria's largest city. tens of thousands have fled neighborods in eastern aleo, held pie antigovernment rebels since 2012. russian troops are helping syrian forces retake the city. across the border in iraq, new technology is revealing the damage done by isis. in the ancient city of nimrud, the terror group wiped out historic relics going back thousands of years before it was finally forced out. jonathan vigliotti has the story. >> reporter: new thrown footage shows what little remains of the ancient iraqi city of nimrud. the archaeological site once stood as a relic of the country's proof prosperous past but a place in iraqi culture made it a key target for the islamic state. ♪ ♪

group of kids to the flight to the north pole. we have details on their meeting with santa. kidd: good afternoon from the world famous kane show studios in rockville hanging out with the kane show all day today because you guys right now are in final preparations for something incredible tomorrow. >> tomorrow we're flying for the north pole and seeing santa and bringing kids to see santa. i don't want to brag but will be amazing. kids of military families,oo kidd: i want to bring in kane. talk about how this all got started. kane: it was a pipe dream and something i wanted to do for years to see if we could pull it off. it's amazing the people who have come out of the woodwork, chance actually air said have some jets said chantilly air. and remax 100 in chantilly said here's money to help you with the jet fuel you'll be spending. community come together and it just is a great warm and fuzzy feeling. and then we worked with able forces and want to say thank to you able forces for what they do and you can sponsor a warrior family this holiday season by going to kaneshow.com. k

>>> brace yourselves for a siberian express barreling down from the north pole bringing chilly conditions. >>> the truly extraordinary life of astronaut, marine, senator, and american hero, john glenn. >>> break overnight, south korea's president impeached. >>> kirk douglas prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday. >> things that will get you banned from uber for life. >>> good morning, i'm ayman mohyedin. >> millions of americans are in the path of a treacherous weather system that will blanket much of the country in the coming days. >> there was a deadly 40-vehicle pileup where three were killed and a dozen injured along interstate 96. it happened near whiteout conditions, dangerous travel, a polar vortex and much, much more. all of that is on the way. here is nbc's kristin dahl grin. >> reporter: another multi-vehicle accident near erie, pennsylvania, sent several people to the hospital. in upstate new york, a funnel cloud, along with blowing snow and slippery roads. >> we had to drive really slow. >> even the professionals had trouble. some areas could see more than two feet of this l

not only were they flying for the first time but going to the north pole to see santa.t just doesn't get better than that. >> after the flight the kids got to meet with santa and also received some presents from him. united airlines helped organize the event. >> the sound of music. next we you to the philadelphia group whose vocal talents are taking them all the way to the grammy awards. >>> 6:24 on sunday. a live look at camelback resort in poconos mountains where they are making snow. certainly cold enough to do it this weekend. they will get a little real snow to help put fresh powder on the slopes. meteorologist krystal klei will have did he details on first alert we issued and winter weather we're tracking. >>> philadelphia area known for award winning musicians hall & oates, the roots, will smith. another group gaining attention after they were nominated for a grammy. monique braxton introduces us to them. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: they are philadelphia's own the crossing, stellar musical adaptation has been nominated for best musical performance by recording academy of mu

lovely to be here from the north pole. >> all the way from the north pole.dol's "yellin at the xmas tree." >> kofy tv dance party, yeah! ♪ seasons snow was falling on ♪ the ground all the friends ♪ and family here on christmas ♪ eve gather round to dress ♪ the christmas tree but ♪ daddy's down at the pub full ♪ of christmas cheer probably ♪ won't come home until next ♪ year oh the christmas bells ♪ are ringing and the carolers ♪ are singing but daddy, he ♪ don't hear 'em he's yellin' ♪ at the christmas tree ♪ santa's balls are jingling ♪ mommy's hips a-wiggling but ♪ daddy, he don't hear 'em ♪ he's yellin, he's yellin' at ♪ the christmas tree all right ♪ now yeah ♪ uncle is a sports fan ♪ granny likes a joke but no ♪ one laughs when daddy's ♪ stumbles home but he don't ♪ fall asleep wah! ♪ the night was getting black ♪ you see, oh god, dad had too ♪ much jack oh lord! ♪ every year is the same old ♪ thing like rudolph's red ♪ nose telling this story ♪ never will get old oh the ♪ christmas bells are ringing ♪ and the carolers are singing ♪ but daddy, he don't

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>> it's the north pole. >> really, it says the north pole? >> hello?> this is santa's helper. >> oh, hi. >> i have a few questions for you. first, what do you want santa to bring you for christmas? >> oh. a bottom of wine. >> a hug from kendis. >> okay. what do you want to tell santa? >> oh, kendis? >> nothing anymore than what he already knows. >> okay. now, have you made >> of course. >> so what is this? what is that? >> this is -- >> okay. i'll be sure to tell santa what you want. merry christmas. >> thanks, you too. merry christmas. >> happy new year. >> thanks santa. >> that was a growl from santa. >> this is a santaphone.org, a new charity initiative where you can call in or rather you schedule a call, santa's helpers call you. you have a back and forth with them. you have the call saved to have it recorded, if you want, and essentially, they donate -- they donate a dollar to a certain charity for every call up to 10,000 calls. it's just a fun way to spread holiday cheer, especially with the kids. they have a good time with that. >> thank you, sa

. >>> why santacon took a break from the north pole. >> in the bay area it's not feeling like the north pole but as we look toward the golden gate bridge, look at that, what a stunning sight. the fog pouring through, the twin spires of the bridge and we'll have the forecast and see how much rain is ahead after a break. >> whoo, rudolph's nose! ,, ♪[ music ] >>> well, the rain didn't appear to dampen people's spirits today during san francisco's annual santacon. people in santa hats and other christmas clothes are hopping from one bar to another starting this afternoon in union square and eventually reaching south of market. and it's a freewheeling "celebration." >> you see the people out here, they are clearly enjoying themselves. i feel that our communal spirit of business can lift [ indiscernible ] >> participants made donations for a toy drive by the san francisco fire department. the santacon will keep going until 2 a.m. >>> california's coastline boasts breathtaking views but some popular spots near big sur won't be accessible to the public soon. the pico blanco trail, pine ridge,

temperatures at the north pole are forecast to hit the 20s.of us think that's pretty cold but that's 50 degrees above normal for this time of year. santa's elves better enjoy it while they can. the siberian express will soon take over bringing extremely cold air over the region. >>> it may be warmer in the north pole but in africa, they are getting rare snow. nasa caught this image from the sahara. it can get cold there but snow is rare. >> extremely. >>> and we're going to get precipitation and it's not rare. >> well, it has been in recent years but we've got a nice little pattern going, spencer. >> a drought-fighting storm is coming our way. we have mainly clear skies right now but it will only last a few more hours. the clouds get thicker and rain moves in shortly after midnight. let's look outdoors. here at abc7 looking out over the embarcadero, across the bay and low 60s in gilroy and 54 at half moon bay. this is the view of the western sky. notice the clouds getting thicker there. 59 in santa rosa. 58 at napa. upper 50s in novato and fai

. >> we will have winters. ,f the north pole is 36 degrees that is normal. last year, it last year it was 60 degrees fahrenheit above normal for a stretch. at the north pole, after the darkness -- half of the years darkness and half of the year is sunshine. in the dead of winter, in the temperature was above freezing point and it was six degrees above normal. we are seeing all of the regions in the world do that. spectacular coverage of this. i hope i will have another opportunity to brag on your individual columns about that. they are really great. especially the recent ones and that the president elect. but today, worldwide, we will put another 110 million heat trapping pollution into the sky. today. and, our visual impression of sky is that it is best. it is a very thin shell. the good news is that we have gone three years in a row without an increase in the annual emissions. suggesting we may be at an inflection point. i do believe we are. the bad news is that we are still adding to that cumulative amount. a nontrivial fraction will still be there 1000,

have you ever wondered what santa's home at the north pole looks like. we'll take you inside coming up on wake up. plus, are you searching for this holiday season hottest toy. later on wake up where you'll cabinet selections to talk about. and once again the president elect has taken to now at 7-30 --- breaking news. milwaukee police are investigating a double homicide overnight. a man and woman are dead...after they were shot in bed. who else was found inside the home. thanks for staying with wakeup.. toss to wx blustery and chilly this morning with wind chills in the single digits. expect flurries and some light snow showers throughout the day. high temperatures will reach into the middle and upper 20s with wind chills in the teens. overnight lows drop into the teens to right around 20. friday as a high pressure passes to our south then snow showers move in saturday evening and continue sunday. behind the snow we see even colder air move into southeast wisconsin. highs will only reach into the teens with lows in the single digits. today: scattered flur

we'll have a nice flow from the north pole bringing in some cooler air eventually. here in our ski areas, they're going to get a little bit of snow mixed in with a little wintry mix early in the morning, but it's going to change to light rain. it's not going to be a big deal for them, and they're going to be able to make snow as early as tomorrow night. in the lehigh valley and burkes county, we're seeing a lot of temperatures just above the freezing mark. reading is 35, but americastown, 32, macungie, 35. whitehall, 34. bethlehem, 36. easton, 35. we'll keep monitoring those temperatures. they really haven't been dropping very much, and the precipitation, this part not reaching the ground. this part is. by the time this gets here, it may be just warm enough in the atmosphere so it's just rain. as you can see the close-up here, by 6:00 a.m., the poconos perhaps getting a little bit of snow. but see how brief this is. by 7:30 and 8:00, it's already changing over to rain. and by 11:00 a.m., it's already out of that area. the rest of the region sees it coming in early i

temperatures in the north pole have been a record—breaking five degrees higher than average during novemberentists have described the unseasonably warm weather as a christmas heatwave. they say it will become increasingly common because of climate change. warm air from the north atlantic and low levels of arctic sea ice are adding to the phenomenon. stay with us on bbc news. still to come: leaving lapland. father christmas and his trusty reindeer set off on their annual journey around the world, but who's been naughty and who's been nice? we saw this enormous tidal wave approaching the beach, and people started to run, and suddenly it was complete chaos. united states troops have been trying to overthrow the dictatorship of general manuel noriega. the pentagon said the operation had been 90% successful, but it's failed in its principal objective, to capture general noriega and take him to the united states to face drugs charges. the hammer and sickle was hastily taken away. the russian flag was hoisted over what is now no longer the soviet union, but the commonwealth of independent states.

or gets to the north pole. >> we all believe in santa here and what santa wants to do for childrenthe world. somehow he may contact in all of us and we're just so happy to be on his team. >> team of santa's helpers in port land, maine responded to 1,000 letters from kid in the area. >>> still ahead, this morning, uber coming under fire why ride sharing services is putting breaks on the experiment with self driving cars. >>> talk about incredible video we have to see this one, guy just sitting on the bus when something explode. what was in his pocket that sent him to the hospital. >>> here's wild news from fresno, california an e cigarette explodes in the pocket of the passenger riding a bus you saw a moment ago. this has been happening all across the country several cases. witnesses say he was trying to use that tea vice and others told him to stop. when he put it back, it exploded, victim was taken to the hospital with minor burns to his right thigh, and to his hands. >>> uber is putting the brakes on using those self driving cars, "fox news" correspondent william lodgeness has mo