Barring a ‘miracle,’ California snowpack will end the season below average
Less snow than usual in California’s mountains means the state is probably in for another drought…
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Wildfires Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about wildfires. About Wildfires are sometimes called “wildland fires.”…
Continue ReadingSpring starts today, at least for meteorologists
By Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist Spring starts Tuesday, but If you Google the word spring, it responds with March 20. You have NOT gone through a…
Continue Reading‘Extreme’ atmospheric river triggers avalanche warnings
By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist An “extreme” atmospheric river is hitting the Pacific Northwest, bringing the threat of avalanches and…
Continue ReadingA category 4 atmospheric river is forecast to drench the Pacific Northwest early this week
By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist A category 4 out of 5 atmospheric river is forecast to bring heavy rain, river flooding and snow to the Pacific…
Continue Reading‘Extreme’ atmospheric river triggers avalanche warnings
An atmospheric river event is pushing into the Pacific Northwest, increasing the risk of flooding, strong winds and even avalanches. CNN…
Continue ReadingRanking heat waves like hurricanes is being proposed in California
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Heat waves are the deadliest weather disaster in the US. They account for nearly 150 fatalities per year, more…
Continue ReadingWinter storm pulls out of New England late Friday
By Jay Croft, Haley Brink and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A winter storm that brought heavy snow and ice to parts of the Northeast on Friday is beginning to…
Continue ReadingWinter storm pulls out of New England late Friday
The winter storm that previously impacted the Midwest is now heading to the Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall throughout the day today to cities…
Continue ReadingWinter storm bringing treacherous icy conditions to South and Midwest before dumping heavy snow in Northeast
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A far-reaching winter storm was expected to bring dangerous ice to roads in parts of the South and Midwest on Thursday before…
Continue ReadingWinter storm pulls out of New England late Friday
A wintry mix is forecast to fall over a widespread area that extends from Texas to Maine. CNN Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the timing as well…
Continue ReadingA dangerous ice storm is developing as cold and warm temperatures clash
Subzero wind chills can be felt as far south as Texas, where freezing rain and sleet are developing ahead of the next winter storm. CNN…
Continue ReadingA dangerous ice storm is developing as cold and warm temperatures clash
By Caitlin Kaiser and Judson Jones, CNN As the second storm of the week sweeps across the US, clashing temperatures will cause dangerous winter…
Continue ReadingNearly 70% of the country will drop below freezing this week
Extreme weather continues from coast to coast. Temperatures will plummet 40°-50° before another winter storm brings the risk of snow and ice from…
Continue ReadingNearly 70% of the country will drop below freezing this week
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist For some, it may still feel 10 to 20 degrees above average today, maybe even tomorrow. But cold air will take over…
Continue ReadingSnow, sleet and freezing rain to cross the US in series of storms
By Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist Beginning today, a series of winter storms will impact the northern tier of the country, mainly from the northern…
Continue ReadingSnow, sleet and freezing rain to cross the US in series of storms
Plunging temperatures and wintry weather will grip the Northern Tier while severe storms and flooding threaten areas from the Plains to the…
Continue ReadingMillions of Americans will be forced into an involuntary polar plunge this week
A winter storm could bring snow and arctic temperatures to some Western states and heavy rain to the South. CNN’s Allison Chinchar has the latest…
Continue ReadingMillions of Americans will be forced into an involuntary polar plunge this week
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist After a mild end to the weekend for many states, Old Man Winter will make a comeback as we start off the new…
Continue ReadingFrom wind and snow, here are the conditions expected in today’s sprawling storm
After a day of heavy rain, tornadoes, snow, and ice, much of the East is left with cold and windy conditions. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has the…
Continue ReadingFrom wind and snow, here are the conditions expected in today’s sprawling storm
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A storm that stirred up tornadoes in the South on Thursday trekked up through the Northeast on Friday morning, bringing a…
Continue ReadingTornadoes touch down in Alabama as storm moving across the country brings snow, ice, flooding and extreme winds
By Judson Jones and Steve Almasy, CNN Millions of Americans were under winter weather alerts, wind advisories or flood watches as a broad storm with…
Continue ReadingTornadoes touch down in Alabama as storm moving across the country brings snow, ice, flooding and extreme winds
The next winter storm will not only impact an area that stretches 1,750 miles with damaging winds, but also has a severe component that has the…
Continue ReadingCross-country storm packing a punch, bringing snow, ice and possible tornadoes
By Caitlin Kaiser and Judson Jones, CNN A storm is strengthening in the West and will bring dangerous ice, snow and the threat of tornadoes as it…
Continue ReadingCross-country storm packing a punch, bringing snow, ice and possible tornadoes
The same storm system that produced thunder snow, hail, strong winds and dust storms across the Southwest is moving into the Plains. Areas from…
Continue ReadingWildfires used to ease in intensity at night. A study says it’s not the case anymore
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The West is burning out of control. Warmer temperatures and historically dry conditions are leading to longer and…
Continue ReadingVolcanoes Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at volcanoes, mountains that open downward to a reservoir of molten rock. Facts: More than 80% of the…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at earthquakes worldwide. The US Geological Survey describes an earthquake as “the ground shaking…
Continue ReadingCaught in an avalanche? You’ve got 30 minutes to survive
By Jennifer Gray, CNN You might have heard over the weekend; a man survived an avalanche after falling off a 50-foot cliff while skiing in Colorado.…
Continue ReadingRecord-breaking heat could impact the Super Bowl this weekend
By Caitlin Kaiser and Pedram Javaheri, CNN Meteorologists This could be the hottest Super Bowl kickoff ever. An unseasonable wintertime California…
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