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Today's Weather Outlook

Rain and snow showers will sweep through the Great Lakes as the Western U.S. begins a pattern of quiet and dry weather.

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.

Before a High Wind Event

If unprepared, high winds can turn inanimate objects into dangerous projectiles.

Dangers of Wind Chills

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

A snow-covered trail in Sparkill, N.Y. (H. Martinez, WeatherBug user)

Top Winter Hiking Destinations

Hiking is a great way to get exercise outdoors, and there are some great destinations throughout the U.S.

Dangers of Wind Chills

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

Top Winter Hiking Destinations

Hiking is a great way to get exercise outdoors, and there are some great destinations throughout the U.S.

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 3, 2026

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Remains Very Elevated.

The holiday season was not kind to fighting the flu

Drought Improvements Continue For Water-Logged West, Degradations Elsewhere

Widespread drought improvements were made across the West last week.

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

Drought Improvements Continue For Water-Logged West, Degradations Elsewhere

Widespread drought improvements were made across the West last week.

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

Today's Weather Outlook

Polar Vortex: What Is It?

Safety Tips For Icy Surfaces

Before a High Wind Event

Latest News

Dangers of Wind Chills

Top Winter Hiking Destinations

Dangers of Wind Chills

Top Winter Hiking Destinations

How to Stay Safe When Working Outside in Cold Weather

Top Winter Exercise Gear

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Remains Very Elevated.

Drought Improvements Continue For Water-Logged West, Degradations Elsewhere

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Drought Improvements Continue For Water-Logged West, Degradations Elsewhere

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather