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From Dangerous Snow Storms To Tornadoes, Here's Some Of The Wildest New Year's Weather Across The US
December 28, 2025, 11:07 am EST
New Year’s Day is almost here. What are some of the craziest weather events to hit around a new year? Read along to see some of our favorites.
Weather Words: Stellar Dendrite
December 28, 2025, 10:47 am EST
A stellar dendrite is a snowflake with a classic star-shaped pattern, formed when ice crystals grow rapidly in cold, moist air.
Weather Whiz: Dec. 28, 2025
December 28, 2025, 7:18 am EST
How well have you been paying attention to the weather this week? Here are five questions that will test your knowledge of the latest weather happenings.
Wet Vs. Dry Snow and Why It Matters
December 25, 2025, 7:55 am EST
Winter is upon us, and snow is on everyone’s mind. But did you know that temperature and humidity can play a major impact on what type of snow you see? Meteologists Rob Shackelford and Caitlin Kaiser break it down.
Weather Words: Frost Flowers
December 25, 2025, 7:42 am EST
Frost flowers are delicate ice formations that grow from plant stems or sea ice when very cold air pulls moisture outward and freezes it into feathery shapes.
Weather Words: Rain Vs. Snow Line
December 22, 2025, 11:14 am EST
Weather Words: Rain Vs Snow Line
Weather Words: Sloughing
December 22, 2025, 5:24 am EST
Sloughing is the slow, gradual shedding of soil, rock, snow or ice from a surface, often driven by gravity and weather over time.
Wet Vs. Dry Snow: How Temperature And Humidity Determine The Type Of Snow You See
December 21, 2025, 7:33 am EST
Winter is upon us, and snow is on everyone’s mind. Ever wonder what factors contribute to the type of snow you see? Read on to find out what they are.
Ask A Met: Does La Niña Cause Atmospheric Rivers?
December 20, 2025, 7:18 am EST
Each week, our meteorologists answer a question from readers.
Weather Words: 'Winter Solstice'
December 19, 2025, 5:05 am EST
The winter solstice marks the beginning of winter and the shortest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. Here's a breakdown of what the winter solstice actually means.

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