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Apr 11 2026WEATHER

Chilly Saturday, windy Sunday ahead for Chicago

The weekend in Chicago is shaping up to be a mixed bag. Saturday stays cool with highs around 47°F downtown, while suburbs may climb to the upper 50s or low 60s. Light rain could pop up Saturday evening and linger into the night, making an umbrella a smart move. Sunday throws a curveball. Temperatu

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Apr 11 2026WEATHER

A mild Friday then a cooler weekend in Massachusetts

Massachusetts starts Friday with chilly morning air in the mid-30s before climbing to the mid-to-upper 60s during the afternoon. Boston should land around 68 degrees, Worcester near 67, Springfield close to 69, and the Berkshires about 66. Cape Cod and the Islands will be the coolest pocket at 51 de

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Apr 09 2026SCIENCE

How tiny plant boosters help seeds survive the cold

Early spring planting is tricky for pepper and tomato growers because cold soil slows down seed sprouting and weakens baby plants. Scientists tested a two-step trick: soak seeds in a special sugar-like mix, let them dry, then spray the young plants with the same mix. The mix contains three tiny comp

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Apr 07 2026WEATHER

Cold Start for Cincinnati, Warm Weekend Ahead

The weather crew in Wilmington warns that overnight temperatures will drop to a chilly 31 degrees, touching the lower side of freezing in parts of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. A freeze alert is active from early Monday until mid‑morning on Tuesday, raising concerns for delicate crops an

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Apr 06 2026WEATHER

Sunny start, quick chill and a warm comeback

Morning clouds drift away early on Monday, letting bright sunshine peek through the sky. A gentle breeze from the northwest pushes temperatures into the low 30s, with the Twin Cities hovering near 38 degrees. The northern parts stay cooler, staying in the lower 20s. Nightfall brings a clear, cold s

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Apr 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Bay Area Weather Shifts: Rain Returns After Long Heatwave

The Bay Area’s unusual warm spell is about to flip. After weeks of unusually high temperatures, the weather is finally turning. Cool, moist air from the Pacific is pushing in, replacing the dry heat that kept skiers away from Tahoe’s slopes just a month ago. Most areas will see light rain by Thursd

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Apr 06 2026WEATHER

Winter’s last stand? Snow likely in western MA before warmer days return

Temperatures are dropping as winter refuses to let go completely in Massachusetts. Light snow is on the way for parts of Central and Western Massachusetts Monday night, while the eastern side of the state might see some rain instead. Before that, Sunday evening brings more rain and thick fog, keepin

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Cold Blast for Fat: How a Quick Chill Lowers Skin Heat

The world faces a rising tide of obesity, prompting scientists to search for safer alternatives to surgery and drugs. One promising approach is whole‑body cryostimulation, or “cryotherapy, ” where people sit in a chamber that drops temperatures to near‑freezing for just a few minutes. Researchers wa

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Apr 03 2026WEATHER

Foggy nights and weekend rain: What New Jersey can expect

A thick blanket of fog will roll into New Jersey tonight, making roads slippery and visibility poor just as morning rush hour starts. Forecasters warn that by early Friday, some areas could see fog so dense that drivers might struggle to see more than a few hundred feet ahead. The fog isn’t just a c

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Apr 03 2026WEATHER

Weekend weather in Massachusetts: rain, fog, and a few warm spots

This weekend won’t bring classic New England sunshine to Massachusetts. Instead, a mix of fog, rain, and temperatures mostly in the 60s will take over. Thursday night starts cool with rain possible and overnight lows near 40°F. Friday wakes up to a foggy morning but clears up by afternoon, pushing h

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