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Christmas Travel Outlook: Plenty of Travel Headaches Across The West

Christmas is quickly approaching, and we have the scoop on the travel forecast.

White Christmas Outlook: Looking Good For The West, N. Tier

We are just days away from Santa making his grand arrival.

Atmospheric River Impacts Northern California

The plume of abundant moisture impacting the Northwest the last several days will focus more on Northern California through Monday bringing heavy rainfall and mountain snow.

Monday's Weather Outlook

Unseasonably mild temperatures will be in the forecast across much of the nation.

How Drought Impacts Your Christmas Trees

With drought and extreme heat becoming more frequent, the chances for limited Christmas trees will also increase.

A blanket of fresh snow is seen. (Courtesy of Pixabay.com)

Record Cold to Tornadoes: Christmas Weather Extremes

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are notorious for producing everything from record cold to tornado outbreaks in the U.S.

How Drought Impacts Your Christmas Trees

With drought and extreme heat becoming more frequent, the chances for limited Christmas trees will also increase.

Record Cold to Tornadoes: Christmas Weather Extremes

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are notorious for producing everything from record cold to tornado outbreaks in the U.S.

Tips For Hosting Your First Christmas

Let’s face it! The holidays can be stressful, especially if this is your first-time hosting family or making the Christmas dinner. You may be overwhelmed with the number of preparations you have to complete before your guests arrive. Here are some tips to help your first Christmas hosting experience be stress-free:

Flu Update Valid For Week Ending December 13, 2025

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Spreading Hard Across U.S.

Flu season is picking up quickly across the U.S. as winter digs into more of the country.

Weekly Drought Map for December 18, 2025

Highly Variable Weather Pattern Creates Mixed Results to Drought Depiction

The weather pattern was highly variable across the U.S. this week, leading to mixed results.

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.

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

Common Cold Weather Illnesses

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

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

Christmas Travel Outlook: Plenty of Travel Headaches Across The West

White Christmas Outlook: Looking Good For The West, N. Tier

Atmospheric River Impacts Northern California

Monday's Weather Outlook

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How Drought Impacts Your Christmas Trees

Record Cold to Tornadoes: Christmas Weather Extremes

How Drought Impacts Your Christmas Trees

Record Cold to Tornadoes: Christmas Weather Extremes

Tips For Hosting Your First Christmas

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Spreading Hard Across U.S.

Highly Variable Weather Pattern Creates Mixed Results to Drought Depiction

Common Cold Weather Illnesses

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Common Cold Weather Illnesses

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather