When you have to wake up early to get to work, the last thing you want to do is go outside and shovel snow. However, that’s the nature of living in a snowy region: you have to contend with the cold, wet, infuriating substance every winter. If you hate shoveling …
Read More2019 proved to be a strange time for weather, with many unexpected patterns and extreme conditions occurring throughout the year. As we put 2019 in the past and move forward to 2020, let’s take a look back at some of the wildest weather events of the past year. Midwestern Flooding …
Read MoreAt least two are dead and tens of thousands are without power as an unprecedented blizzard rages in the Midwest and Northern Plains. In a rare move, Fargo, North Dakota has issued a “No-Travel” advisory. From Michigan to Ohio, high wind speeds have knocked out power lines and made travel …
Read MoreThere’s snow on the ground outside, it’s freezing, and the wind is chilling you to the bone. You really just want to get away from it all and take a nice vacation to somewhere sandy, sunny and warm. Frankly, we can’t blame you. However, there are a few things you …
Read MoreA look at the weather forecast this week shows that a major blizzard is developing and will likely be impacting parts of the US by this weekend. Parts of the Northern Plains could be seeing severe snowfall, heavy winds and whiteout conditions by Saturday as the jet stream brings cold …
Read MoreA massive 69-car pileup Sunday morning blocked all westbound traffic on Interstate 64 in Virginia, just in time for the rush of holiday travel. Drivers were enveloped in a thick fog as they drove over a bridge near James River in Williamsburg. The icy conditions and poor visibility led to …
Read MoreA White Christmas, with snow on the ground and snowflakes falling slowly to the sound of the fire while the kids open presents, is a nice image. For many, it will also be a distant dream, as snowfall isn’t going to be very widespread in the US on December 25. …
Read MoreEveryone’s heard their mom tell them to put a coat on so they don’t “catch a cold” out in the cool air. And, in truth, it does seem like people get sick more readily in the winter months. However, you may be wondering if cold weather alone has what it …
Read MoreIf you’re like us, you’re not a huge fan of the sun going down at 5:30 in the afternoon. Well, we’ve got good news: the Winter Solstice is coming up on Saturday, marking the shortest day of the year, but also the beginning of the Earth’s journey back into longer, …
Read MoreYesterday, a sudden outbreak of tornado activity in the Deep South sent dozens of twisters rampaging across the region. Tornado warnings persist across the region into Tuesday as the severe storms continue to tear through the South. Damage from Louisiana to Alabama was reported throughout Monday evening, and at least …
Read MoreA deadly winter storm is sweeping across the US and has already claimed at least nine lives. The Midwest is battling significant snowfall and dangerous road conditions as the storm sweeps to the East to threaten the Great Lakes Region and the Northeast. Motorists are urged to stay home in …
Read MoreWinter storms are dangerous weather patterns that are not to be taken lightly. However, there are some easy steps you can follow to get yourself ready for an incoming storm. Remember, it’s important to prepare before the weather arrives, so you aren’t left scrambling when the first snowflakes are dropping …
Read MoreIf you live in the Great Lakes region, you might have heard some rumblings about the lakes getting close to being full. How big of an issue is this? Certainly, the issues of flooding and shore erosion come to mind, but how bad could the lakes being overfull really be? …
Read MoreAmerica is no stranger to sudden, harsh drops in temperature. After all, sitting between the jet stream and two oceans is sure to bring some unusual weather patterns to bear. Today, we’re taking a look back at some of the harshest and most sudden cold snaps in American history. Christmas …
Read MoreThe East Coast could be in for some serious snowfall this week as cold air sweeps across the country. As this weather moves in, rainfall in the mid-South and New England could become snow due to the plummeting temperatures. Here’s what you need to know. Tuesday’s Forecast By Tuesday evening, …
Read MoreA blast of frigid, arctic air is on the way for the Midwest and the East Coast. As the arctic temperatures sweep south, temperatures ranging in the teens or twenties will be the norm throughout the week, particularly in the Great Lakes, Midwest and Northeast regions. Meanwhile, by midweek, the …
Read MoreThe West Coast is in for yet another huge storm off of the Pacific Ocean going into the weekend. While the storm will be centered mostly over Northern California and Oregon, rain bands will be lashing as far south as the Bay Area and San Francisco. Flash flood warnings have …
Read MoreThe storm that swept in from the Pacific is causing some serious havoc for California. Look no further than the levee in Chualar, California, that broke and allowed water to flow over the 101, trapping some twenty students in their gymnasium at school. When the Levee Breaks It kept on …
Read MoreIs your home properly outfitted for the winter cold? If not, it’s time to take some notes, because you need to get everything ready for when the real cold rolls in. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest things you can do to help make your home winter …
Read MoreWhile California has been absolutely soaked over the last week, another two rounds of heavy rain and mountain snow are on the way for the Golden State. While it’s sunny in the state for the time being, by tomorrow the region could be experiencing some serious precipitation. The Rainy Season …
Read MoreTens of thousands are without power and at least seven are dead as a tremendous winter storm buries New England under a layer of snow. The storm, which began off the West Coast and rumbled over the US throughout the holiday weekend, slammed into the East Coast to cause serious …
Read MoreIf you’ve been concerned about bad weather over the holiday weekend, there’s bad news sweeping in from the west. A storm system that was building off the Pacific has evolved into a full-fledged bomb cyclone, and it’s spinning heavy rain and snowfall off over the Continental US. According to the …
Read MoreIf you’re planning on traveling for Thanksgiving, you’ve probably got a stressful trip ahead of you. As if getting through holiday traffic and dealing with in-laws wasn’t enough, you’ll likely have to also contend with a snowstorm. Here’s what we know about the upcoming Thanksgiving snow. The Rockies get Blanketed …
Read MoreIf you looked forward to the balloons at the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade this year, you might be in for a sad surprise. Thanksgiving Day is gearing up for some pretty rough weather, and this could result in the parade floats being grounded on the holiday. Depending on the strength of …
Read MoreIf you plan to travel for the holidays, keep an eye on the weather report, because things could be turning nasty next week. Traveling to meet with family for the holidays is stressful enough without unexpected snowfall and winter precipitation ruining your trip. Here’s what you need to know if …
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