Chicago is bracing for a harsh weekend, with snow and dangerously low temperatures on the way. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for several counties in Illinois and Wisconsin, starting Saturday evening and lasting until Sunday noon. A Winter Weather Advisory is also in
The Twin Cities are in for a frosty weekend. The coldest days of winter are here, and people need to be ready. It's going to be really cold. Temperatures are going to stay below zero. Wind gusts will make it feel even colder, between 20 to 30 degrees below zero. This isn't just a one-day thing. The
Chicago is about to get really cold. A weather alert has been sent out for many areas around the city. This alert covers parts of Illinois and Indiana. It starts Saturday night and lasts until noon on Sunday. During this time, the wind will make it feel like it's -20 to -25 degrees outside. This kin
Winter's arrival in New York brings more than just snow and ice—it also brings a surge in flu cases. This year, the numbers are alarming, with over 32, 000 cases reported by the end of November. That's a big jump from last year's 10, 902 cases during the same period. But why does the flu seem to lov
Tennessee is about to get a visit from a polar vortex, bringing some seriously cold air. This isn't just a little cold snap; we're talking temperatures dropping into the teens and 20s overnight. That's the kind of cold that can cause frostbite in minutes, so it's important to bundle up properly. Fi
Electric vehicles (EVs) are great, but they don't like the cold. When temperatures drop, so does their range. This isn't just a small drop either. We're talking about a big hit to how far you can go on a single charge. In really cold weather, like 20°F, an EV can lose about 41% of its range. That's
A rare weather event is unfolding across the U. S. , with Arctic air making its way down to Florida. This unusual occurrence is due to a disturbance in the polar vortex, a system that usually keeps cold air trapped near the poles. The vortex has weakened, allowing frigid air to spill southward, affe
Des Moines is getting ready for a serious cold snap. The Extreme Temperature Plan was turned on early Sunday, November 30. The weather is expected to be so cold that it might break records from the 1800s. Iowa could be the coldest state in the country early on December 4. The National Weather Servi
Kalamazoo is gearing up for winter by opening up warm places for people to stay safe from the cold. These spots are crucial to help avoid health issues that come with freezing temperatures. The city has shared a list of places where people can stay during the day and night. Some spots are just for
When the temperature drops, your car tires might need some attention. It's not uncommon to see that tire pressure light pop up on your dashboard during cold snaps. But why does this happen? Cold air makes the air molecules inside your tires slow down and bunch up. This change in air behavior causes
