Why so many tornadoes hit tornado alleyTornado Alley in the U.S. experiences significantly more tornadoes than other regions due to geographic factors.
Mega-storm dumps 11 billion tonnes of snow and builds up a melting ice sheetAtmospheric rivers can significantly impact the mass loss of Greenland's ice sheet based on their timing.
Study: Atmospheric Rivers Getting Stronger, More FrequentAtmospheric rivers are occurring more frequently and intensely, raising awareness of their impact due to climate change.
How Climate Change Will Affect the SeasonsGlobal warming is causing longer summers, shorter winters, and unpredictable changes in seasonal weather patterns.
10th polar vortex of the season hits the U.S. Here's what to knowThe polar vortex can disrupt normal weather patterns, leading to extreme cold in the U.S. while the world continues to warm.
Opinion | Praise Song for a False SpringClimate patterns have become increasingly unpredictable, leading to 'global weirding' instead of traditional global warming.Middle Tennessee experienced a cold January, followed by an unexpected warm spell in February.
Britain will be battered with cold snaps, floods, and storms by 2100Climate change could lead to severe weather events in Britain by the end of the century, driven by changes to the North Atlantic Oscillation.
Mega-storm dumps 11 billion tonnes of snow and builds up a melting ice sheetAtmospheric rivers can significantly impact the mass loss of Greenland's ice sheet based on their timing.
Study: Atmospheric Rivers Getting Stronger, More FrequentAtmospheric rivers are occurring more frequently and intensely, raising awareness of their impact due to climate change.
How Climate Change Will Affect the SeasonsGlobal warming is causing longer summers, shorter winters, and unpredictable changes in seasonal weather patterns.
10th polar vortex of the season hits the U.S. Here's what to knowThe polar vortex can disrupt normal weather patterns, leading to extreme cold in the U.S. while the world continues to warm.
Opinion | Praise Song for a False SpringClimate patterns have become increasingly unpredictable, leading to 'global weirding' instead of traditional global warming.Middle Tennessee experienced a cold January, followed by an unexpected warm spell in February.
Britain will be battered with cold snaps, floods, and storms by 2100Climate change could lead to severe weather events in Britain by the end of the century, driven by changes to the North Atlantic Oscillation.
Unstable air over Bay Area continues into Thursday, but sunny weekend is aheadBay Area experiences unstable air with rain, potential thunderstorms, and a clearing trend by the weekend.
For Bay Area weather, it's a reverse courseThe Bay Area is experiencing a weather reversal with rain transitioning to sunny and warm conditions this week.
Weak disturbance' in Bay Area weather pattern to end stretch of sunny days, very cold nightsThe Bay Area will experience a weather pattern change with rain expected this weekend after a prolonged period of cold, clear weather.
Unstable air over Bay Area continues into Thursday, but sunny weekend is aheadBay Area experiences unstable air with rain, potential thunderstorms, and a clearing trend by the weekend.
For Bay Area weather, it's a reverse courseThe Bay Area is experiencing a weather reversal with rain transitioning to sunny and warm conditions this week.
Weak disturbance' in Bay Area weather pattern to end stretch of sunny days, very cold nightsThe Bay Area will experience a weather pattern change with rain expected this weekend after a prolonged period of cold, clear weather.
Wild Things: A long wait to discover future of nature reserveSpring is unpredictable, affecting wildlife activities and conservation efforts at Crossness Nature Reserve.
Why Hurricane Milton Is Also Causing TornadoesHurricanes can spawn tornadoes due to changes in wind conditions when reaching land, posing significant weather threats.
How pressure changes create powerful winds that fuel extreme weatherWindstorms are the result of air pressure changes, driven by Earth's shape, temperature differences, and rotation.
La Nina is here: What does it mean for Latin America and the Caribbean?La Nina's arrival brings varying climate impacts across Latin America, with increased rainfall in some regions and drought in others.
The winner of the Project Skydrop treasure hunt, an Andover meteorologist, has come forwardDan Leonard found the Project Skydrop trophy using weather patterns as clues, making him the first to succeed in the treasure hunt.
Why Hurricane Milton Is Also Causing TornadoesHurricanes can spawn tornadoes due to changes in wind conditions when reaching land, posing significant weather threats.
How pressure changes create powerful winds that fuel extreme weatherWindstorms are the result of air pressure changes, driven by Earth's shape, temperature differences, and rotation.
La Nina is here: What does it mean for Latin America and the Caribbean?La Nina's arrival brings varying climate impacts across Latin America, with increased rainfall in some regions and drought in others.
The winner of the Project Skydrop treasure hunt, an Andover meteorologist, has come forwardDan Leonard found the Project Skydrop trophy using weather patterns as clues, making him the first to succeed in the treasure hunt.
Ready for spring in California? Here's when winter officially ends and warmer weather arrivesSpring equinox begins on March 20, 2025, marking longer days and warmer temperatures for California.
'We just got lucky': Tahoe storm dumps snow across ski resortsA significant winter storm in Northern California has greatly improved the ski season, dumping several feet of snow and reversing earlier deficits.
Here's how much snow fell in Tahoe and Mammoth after a week of stormsFebruary has brought significant snowfall to Tahoe, but conditions are variable due to a mix of rain and ice.
'We just got lucky': Tahoe storm dumps snow across ski resortsA significant winter storm in Northern California has greatly improved the ski season, dumping several feet of snow and reversing earlier deficits.
Here's how much snow fell in Tahoe and Mammoth after a week of stormsFebruary has brought significant snowfall to Tahoe, but conditions are variable due to a mix of rain and ice.
Break out those umbrellas: Rain is headed to the Bay AreaNorthern California is expecting significant rain, providing relief after a dry water year, but raising concerns for mudslides and debris flows.
Here's where the Moss Landing fire smoke will be worstThe fire at Moss Landing Power Plant has led to evacuation orders and significant air quality concerns due to smoke dispersion.
How the Polar Vortex Can Bring Arctic Blasts to the U.S.The behavior of the polar jet stream significantly influences winter temperatures across the U.S., impacting local cold air outbreaks.Understanding the polar jet stream's patterns is essential to comprehending severe winter weather fluctuations.
What Are the Santa Ana Winds That Are Helping to Fuel the Palisades Fire?The Santa Ana winds significantly contribute to wildfire intensity in Southern California.
A Rare Coincidence of La Nina Events Will Weaken Hurricane SeasonAn Atlantic Niña may weaken tropical storm development but does not guarantee a quieter hurricane season.
How the Polar Vortex Can Bring Arctic Blasts to the U.S.The behavior of the polar jet stream significantly influences winter temperatures across the U.S., impacting local cold air outbreaks.Understanding the polar jet stream's patterns is essential to comprehending severe winter weather fluctuations.
What Are the Santa Ana Winds That Are Helping to Fuel the Palisades Fire?The Santa Ana winds significantly contribute to wildfire intensity in Southern California.
A Rare Coincidence of La Nina Events Will Weaken Hurricane SeasonAn Atlantic Niña may weaken tropical storm development but does not guarantee a quieter hurricane season.
As Southern California bakes, the Bay Area is breaking rain recordsCalifornia is experiencing stark climate contrasts: heavy rainfall in the north and severe drought in the south.
What are California's Santa Ana winds?Santa Ana winds create extreme wildfire danger due to low humidity and strong winds.
The weather factors that triggered L.A. County's devastating firesSouthern California faces severe wildfires exacerbated by drought and unusual wind patterns.
As Southern California bakes, the Bay Area is breaking rain recordsCalifornia is experiencing stark climate contrasts: heavy rainfall in the north and severe drought in the south.
What are California's Santa Ana winds?Santa Ana winds create extreme wildfire danger due to low humidity and strong winds.
The weather factors that triggered L.A. County's devastating firesSouthern California faces severe wildfires exacerbated by drought and unusual wind patterns.
With few storms in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought. Will rain ever come?Southern California faces severe drought conditions with a record driest start to the rainy season, raising concerns over wildfire risks and water shortages.
Polar vortex-related frigid air, snowstorms likely to grip U.S. to start 2025Frigid air from the polar vortex may break records in the South and Southeast, leading to severe winter storms by mid-January.
Heatwave across US west breaks records for highest temperaturesRising heatwaves in the US are linked to climate change, with records broken and intense temperatures experienced across the region. This is the hottest summer globally.
Dreaming of a white Christmas? There's hope, depending on where you liveThe possibility of a white Christmas varies greatly, influenced by weather patterns and climate change.
Heatwave across US west breaks records for highest temperaturesRising heatwaves in the US are linked to climate change, with records broken and intense temperatures experienced across the region. This is the hottest summer globally.
Dreaming of a white Christmas? There's hope, depending on where you liveThe possibility of a white Christmas varies greatly, influenced by weather patterns and climate change.
California wildfires: Experts weigh in on dangerous conditions bleeding into DecemberSouthern California is currently battling the Franklin Fire, which has burned over 3,000 acres and shifted fire activity patterns in California.
Black (ice) Friday? Coldest temperatures of the season expected this weekendPortland will experience some of the coldest temperatures of the season this holiday weekend.Overnight lows will reach mid-30s to near-freezing as weather shifts.
Bay Area travelers: What you need to know about going home for Thanksgiving 2024Thanksgiving travel is expected to be crowded with 71.7 million car travelers, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, amidst potential weather challenges.
The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show whyThe Mountain fire is the third most destructive wildfire in Southern California history, exacerbated by weather and ecology.
How full are California's reservoirs heading into the winter rainy season?California's reservoirs are at a healthy capacity due to wet winters, providing a buffer against potential drought this winter.The state currently holds more water than usual, easing concerns over water shortages despite dry weather conditions.
The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show whyThe Mountain fire is the third most destructive wildfire in Southern California history, exacerbated by weather and ecology.
How full are California's reservoirs heading into the winter rainy season?California's reservoirs are at a healthy capacity due to wet winters, providing a buffer against potential drought this winter.The state currently holds more water than usual, easing concerns over water shortages despite dry weather conditions.
See the bomb cyclone approaching California from spaceThe 2024-2025 water year's severe storm signals the return of atmospheric rivers, bringing intense weather patterns and significant precipitation.
Rivers in the Sky: What You Need to Know About Atmospheric River Storms | KQEDAtmospheric rivers are essential for California's water but can cause severe flooding and hazards when excessive.
See the bomb cyclone approaching California from spaceThe 2024-2025 water year's severe storm signals the return of atmospheric rivers, bringing intense weather patterns and significant precipitation.
Rivers in the Sky: What You Need to Know About Atmospheric River Storms | KQEDAtmospheric rivers are essential for California's water but can cause severe flooding and hazards when excessive.
New York City is under a drought watch for the first time in over 20 yearsNew York City is under a drought watch for the first time in over 20 years due to record-low rainfall and reservoir levels.Residents must conserve water as the city faces potential escalation to a drought emergency.
Days without rainNew York City issued a drought warning due to an unusually dry fall, visualized through a heatmap of consecutive rain-free days.
New York City is under a drought watch for the first time in over 20 yearsNew York City is under a drought watch for the first time in over 20 years due to record-low rainfall and reservoir levels.Residents must conserve water as the city faces potential escalation to a drought emergency.
Days without rainNew York City issued a drought warning due to an unusually dry fall, visualized through a heatmap of consecutive rain-free days.
Find Out Which County Gets the Most Snow in Each StateDifferent counties experience varying snowfall levels, impacting local economies and infrastructure planning.
Weather tracker: Hurricane Oscar gathers strength in Atlantic as Australia sweltersHurricane Oscar rapidly intensified and became the 10th hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, impacting the Caribbean.
Brewing Hurricane Francine Heads toward Louisiana, Ending Atlantic Hurricane LullTropical Storm Francine has formed, breaking a lull in storms and is predicted to intensify before making landfall in Louisiana.
Hurricane Milton isn't the end of our destructive storm season. There's likely more to come.More hurricanes are expected this season, with experts anticipating an active October.Conditions have improved for tropical storm formation due to shifting weather patterns.
Here's what the next two weeks of hurricane season look like in OctoberThe next two weeks in Florida are uncertain for hurricane activity, with a 50% chance of above-normal storms.
Brewing Hurricane Francine Heads toward Louisiana, Ending Atlantic Hurricane LullTropical Storm Francine has formed, breaking a lull in storms and is predicted to intensify before making landfall in Louisiana.
Hurricane Milton isn't the end of our destructive storm season. There's likely more to come.More hurricanes are expected this season, with experts anticipating an active October.Conditions have improved for tropical storm formation due to shifting weather patterns.
Here's what the next two weeks of hurricane season look like in OctoberThe next two weeks in Florida are uncertain for hurricane activity, with a 50% chance of above-normal storms.
Weaker La Nina is forecast to give other weather patterns cloutLa Nina is expected to arrive late this year in a weakened form, reducing its overall impact on global weather patterns.