Ocean temperatures along the equator in the Pacific Ocean are shifting in ways that could change weather patterns across North America. After a prolonged period of cooler-than-average water temperatures known as La Niña, the Pacific is now in a neutral phase where temperatures hover around average.
The continental United States just experienced a March that defied expectations in the worst way. Data shows this past month wasn’t just warm—it was the most unusually hot March in 132 years of tracking. The average temperature hit 50. 85°F, nearly 10 degrees above the usual March norm. For context,
On a chilly April morning, some Massachusetts residents rubbed their eyes in disbelief as light snowflakes drifted down from a gray sky. While the ground temperature hovered just above freezing, higher up in the atmosphere, the air was cold enough to turn moisture into snow that actually reached the
The Arizona Diamondbacks had a tough day in New York. They lost 4-3 to the Mets in a game played early because of the cold. The first pitch started at 1:10 p. m. just to avoid worse weather later. By the eighth inning, players were wrapping up, trying to stay warm in gusty winds. But the manager wou
Southern Michigan has faced more than its share of wild weather lately. Tornado warnings have blared from phones and sirens have wailed through neighborhoods. People scramble downstairs, shove into closets, and brace for the worst. When alerts scream "danger now, " every second counts. Planning ahe
The Artemis II mission is about to wrap up its week-long trip around the moon, bringing its four astronauts back to Earth. This isn’t just any return—it’s the first crewed moon flyby in over half a century, and it’s set to splash down near San Diego on April 10, 2026. The Orion capsule, launched fro
The New York Mets have shifted the start times for two home games this week because of a coming cold front. Fans were told that the matches against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 7 and April 8 will now begin at 4:10 p. m. instead of the original 7:10 p. m. start. This change is meant to pro
The first signs of spring appeared in Jackson Park, where a burst of pink and white petals now frames the pond below the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. The city’s cherry trees, a collection of five species, have finally opened their blooms after a season of weather swings and generous rain.
The Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth usually hosts its Easter Eggstravaganza every year during the holiday weekend. Families look forward to a full day of spring activities, but this season’s weather threw a wrench into the plans. Two winter storms were forecasted for Easter, so the zoo decided to close
Alabama just added four more tornadoes to its March storm records, all weak but still worth tracking. These weren’t the dramatic twisters you see in movies—they were all rated EF0, meaning their winds barely reached 85 mph. All four touched down in Mobile County early on March 12, leaving no injurie
