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Heavy Rain, Flooding Take Aim At California

California will get soaked by multiple inches of rainfall through Saturday, along with mountain snow and breezy conditions.

Friday's Weather Outlook

The Western U.S. continues to feel the impacts of a major weather system on Friday.

Weekend Weather Preview

A one-two punch of weather systems is set to impact the West and Northern Tier.

Weekly Drought Map for November 13, 2025

Beneficial Rains In The Northwest, Northeast; Deeping Drought In Texas

An active weather pattern allowed for broad improvements to the drought depiction.

The satellite image of massive late-October 2010 storm that broke records across the Great Lakes. (Jesse Allen, NASA EO-1 team)

The November Witches Of The Great Lakes

Autumn is the season for seeing powerful Great Lakes storms

Ice glaze on grass, taken in Pennsylvania, USA during freezing rain on December 16, 2007. (Murali Narayanan).

Cold Alerts: What Do They Mean?

With winter rapidly approaching, it's important to know the different cold alerts issued by the National Weather Service and what they mean.

The November Witches Of The Great Lakes

Autumn is the season for seeing powerful Great Lakes storms

Cold Alerts: What Do They Mean?

With winter rapidly approaching, it's important to know the different cold alerts issued by the National Weather Service and what they mean.

Foliage Update: Foliage Season Comes to a Muted End

As we race through the month of November, fall foliage season is coming to its conclusion. Many areas are at or past peak colors, although there are still some areas that could provide a good show.

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.

Eastern Washington is seen during a winter storm on November 28, 2022. (Jason Krump via Storyful)

Prepare Now For The First Winter Storm

Before the first winter storm threatens, keep in mind this advice to keep you safe.

2025-2026 Winter Outlook: La Niña Main Factor This Winter

The big story last winter was the swing from a strong El Niño pattern to a La Niña.

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

2025-2026 Winter Outlook: La Niña Main Factor This Winter

The big story last winter was the swing from a strong El Niño pattern to a La Niña.

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.

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Heavy Rain, Flooding Take Aim At California

Friday's Weather Outlook

Weekend Weather Preview

Beneficial Rains In The Northwest, Northeast; Deeping Drought In Texas

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The November Witches Of The Great Lakes

Cold Alerts: What Do They Mean?

The November Witches Of The Great Lakes

Cold Alerts: What Do They Mean?

Foliage Update: Foliage Season Comes to a Muted End

Polar Vortex: What Is It?

Prepare Now For The First Winter Storm

2025-2026 Winter Outlook: La Niña Main Factor This Winter

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

2025-2026 Winter Outlook: La Niña Main Factor This Winter

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather