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What is the Aurora Borealis?

The aurora borealis is one of the most fascinating, magnificent light displays on Earth.

Today's Weather Outlook

Snowy weather remains in the forecast today for the Northeast and north-central U.S.

Active Weather Creates Mix of Improvements, Degradations to Drought Depiction

Multiple disturbances impacted the U.S. last week, leading to a more active weather pattern.

Prepare Your Car for Cold Weather

Now is the time to winterize your vehicle.

Polar Vortex: What Is It?

It’s that time of year again where a certain term will be frequently used which may send chills through the U.S.

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.

Polar Vortex: What Is It?

It’s that time of year again where a certain term will be frequently used which may send chills through the U.S.

Safety Tips For Icy Surfaces

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

Dangers of Wind Chills

Low wind chill values can be dangerous for people and pets.

A snow plow. Featured image via Skentophyte on Pixabay.com

How to Stay Safe When Working Outside in Cold Weather

Tips and tricks for how you can stay safe while working in cold weather.

This file photo shows an U.S. Air Force Airmen snowboarding in Austria.

Top Winter Exercise Gear

Layers are the way to go to keep exercising this winter.

Flu Update Valid For Week Ending January 10, 2026

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Decreases Slightly

Hopefully, this is the beginning of a trend of flu activity decreasing

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

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Decreases Slightly

Hopefully, this is the beginning of a trend of flu activity decreasing

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?

Asthma and the Weather

During an asthma attack, the airways in and out of your lungs narrow and your body makes extra mucus, both of which make it hard for you to breathe.

Top News Stories

What is the Aurora Borealis?

Today's Weather Outlook

Active Weather Creates Mix of Improvements, Degradations to Drought Depiction

Prepare Your Car for Cold Weather

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Polar Vortex: What Is It?

Safety Tips For Icy Surfaces

Polar Vortex: What Is It?

Safety Tips For Icy Surfaces

Dangers of Wind Chills

How to Stay Safe When Working Outside in Cold Weather

Top Winter Exercise Gear

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Decreases Slightly

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Decreases Slightly

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather