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Why Minus 40 Is A Magical Number In Weather
January 18, 2025, 12:36 pm EST
There's only one number that is exactly the same no matter which temperature scale you use.
The Science Of Snow: Why So Quiet After Fresh Snow
January 17, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
As fresh snow begins to fall, it may feel much quieter. Here is the science behind why that is true.
Weather Words: Sastrugi
January 17, 2025, 5:31 am EST
Weather Words: Sastrugi
Weather Words: Chionophile
January 16, 2025, 5:20 am EST
Weather Words: Chionophile
A 'Blue Norther' Will Plunge Through The Plains. Here's What That Means.
January 15, 2025, 10:14 am EST
Cold fronts in this part of the country can break the speed limit. Here's what they are and why.
Weather Words: Flare-up
January 15, 2025, 5:26 am EST
Weather Words: Flare-up
Strange Holes in Georgia's Clouds: The Science Behind Fallstreak Formations
January 14, 2025, 5:34 pm EST
These odd-looking holes appeared on the horizon and on satellite imagery on Monday.
Here's What A Ring Around The Moon Might Mean For Your Weather
January 14, 2025, 3:55 pm EST
Here's what a ring around the moon might mean for your weather.
Weather Words: Embers
January 14, 2025, 5:20 am EST
Weather Words: Embers
The Coldest Time Of The Year In Much Of US Is Typically Late January
January 13, 2025, 4:31 pm EST
Here's when the nation's temperatures usually hit rock bottom, and when you can expect them to turn around.