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Nor’easter Prepares to Slam Northeast

A classic Nor’easter storm system will develop and intensify on Sunday, slamming the Northeast with heavy snow, rapid winds, and coastal flooding.

Weekend Weather Outlook

Wet, wintry weather plagues much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this weekend as a new storm forms off the East Coast.

Rocky Mountain National Park at day in December. (NPS Natural Resources/Wikimedia Commons)

Snowmelt and Flooding

Though it may create a winter wonderland, snow once melted can lead to flooding issues.

Dangers of Wind Chills

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

Avalanche Dangers and Safety

The winter season provides many opportunities to enjoy nature. However, it is important to remember there is the risk of avalanches when you head into snow-covered mountains.

Weekly Drought Map for February 19, 2026

Mixed Results to Drought Depiction Despite Active Pattern

A fairly active weather pattern was seen throughout much of the U.S. last week.

Avalanche Dangers and Safety

The winter season provides many opportunities to enjoy nature. However, it is important to remember there is the risk of avalanches when you head into snow-covered mountains.

Mixed Results to Drought Depiction Despite Active Pattern

A fairly active weather pattern was seen throughout much of the U.S. last week.

A thunderstorm is seen in the Plains. (Courtesy of Pixabay.com)

Spring Weather Hazards: Excessive Heat to Blizzards

Excessive heat in the Southwest to major blizzards in the northern Plains top spring weather hazards across the U.S.

U.S. Route 52 near St. Donatus between Bellevue and Dubuque, Iowa. (Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon)

Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips

It’s that time of year when temperatures drop to near or below the freezing mark, and snow becomes more frequent across the U.S.

Top 10 Winter Energy Saving Tips

Winter can be cruel as the season's cold air drives up energy costs. Here's how to save.

Flu Update Valid For Week Ending February 14, 2026

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Continues Across the US

After several weeks of elevated influenza activity, the virus continues to hold its ground nationwide.

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 Continues Across the US

After several weeks of elevated influenza activity, the virus continues to hold its ground nationwide.

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

Nor’easter Prepares to Slam Northeast

Weekend Weather Outlook

Snowmelt and Flooding

Dangers of Wind Chills

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Avalanche Dangers and Safety

Mixed Results to Drought Depiction Despite Active Pattern

Avalanche Dangers and Safety

Mixed Results to Drought Depiction Despite Active Pattern

Spring Weather Hazards: Excessive Heat to Blizzards

Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips

Top 10 Winter Energy Saving Tips

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Continues Across the US

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Continues Across the US

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather