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High Winds, Rain, and Snow Cross the Country

A clipper moving over the Great Lakes brings rain, snow, and high winds through the Atlantic Coastline.

Rainfall and Snowfall Totals Through Friday

Atmospheric River Symptoms Repeat in the Northwest

This week’s pineapple express will not let up on heavy rain, snowfall, and brisk winds heading into Friday.

Today's Weather Outlook

The relatively quiet weather pattern comes to an end today.

Flu Update Valid For Week Ending December 6, 2025

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Exceeds Annual Baseline

The flu continues to rise as we work our way through December.

Weekly Drought Map for December 11, 2025

Hit-or-Miss Precipitation Leads to Mixed Drought Results

Soggy, active weather occurred in the drought-stricken areas of the South and Southeast.

How To Measure Snow

There are a couple of different measurements for recording the amount of snow that has fallen.

Hit-or-Miss Precipitation Leads to Mixed Drought Results

Soggy, active weather occurred in the drought-stricken areas of the South and Southeast.

How To Measure Snow

There are a couple of different measurements for recording the amount of snow that has fallen.

A person standing in a snowy forest with their back to the camera. They are bundled up in a white hat and a brown jacket. (Image by StockSnap from Pixabay)

Common Cold Weather Illnesses

Here are some of the most common cold weather related illnesses and their symptoms.

A strong cold-air-damming event from March 20, 2018.

Cold Air Damming - Cause And Effects

What is cold air damming, where does it form, and why can it be so hard to forecast?

All About Winter Precipitation

Let’s look at how each type of precipitation forms and what can be expected.

People skating on a frozen pond on a clear day. (Image by Q K from Pixabay)

Safety Tips For Icy Surfaces

Here are ways to stay safe when participating in winter activities on frozen lakes.

You're Caught in a Winter Storm: What Now?

Being caught in a winter storm can be a challenging and potentially dangerous situation.

Safety Tips For Icy Surfaces

Here are ways to stay safe when participating in winter activities on frozen lakes.

You're Caught in a Winter Storm: What Now?

Being caught in a winter storm can be a challenging and potentially dangerous situation.

California was affected by a historic drought from 2011-2016. When faced with a water shortage, agricultural land in California’s Central Valley that remains unplanted, or “fallow,” tends to increase markedly because farmers are unable to fully irrigate their crops. (NASA Goddard Photo and Video)

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

While weather and climate are both changes in the atmosphere, the difference between them is a measure of time

The U.S. Drought Monitor showing widespread drought conditions in the western and central U.S. on October 4, 2022

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

The drought monitor is the go-to product used by many meteorologists, but what exactly is the weekly map showing?

A blanket of smog lays over Los Angeles in September 2011. Source: Temeku, Wikimedia Commons

What is the Air Quality Index?

What is the Air Quality Index and how can pollutants impact your health?

Top News Stories

High Winds, Rain, and Snow Cross the Country

Atmospheric River Symptoms Repeat in the Northwest

Today's Weather Outlook

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Exceeds Annual Baseline

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Hit-or-Miss Precipitation Leads to Mixed Drought Results

How To Measure Snow

Hit-or-Miss Precipitation Leads to Mixed Drought Results

How To Measure Snow

Common Cold Weather Illnesses

Cold Air Damming - Cause And Effects

All About Winter Precipitation

Safety Tips For Icy Surfaces

You're Caught in a Winter Storm: What Now?

Safety Tips For Icy Surfaces

You're Caught in a Winter Storm: What Now?

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?