In the U. S. , the odds of a snowy Christmas depend a lot on where you live. The northern states, especially those near Canada, have the best shot at a white Christmas. Places like Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota are more likely to see snow on the ground on December 25th. Even parts of the No
In Des Moines, a white Christmas is not a sure thing. Only about half the time, there's at least an inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day. This has been the case since records began in 1939. Recently, it's been even less common, with just three official white Christmases since 2015. But what
A recent weather system has caused serious problems across the U. S. A man lost his life, and two kids were badly hurt in Idaho due to extreme winds and freezing temperatures. The man died when a tree fell on his house, while the children were injured when trees and power lines came down in Twin Fal
The U. S. is about to experience some wild weather changes. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that a big shift is coming, starting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, and lasting through Christmas. The good news is that millions of people will get a break from the cold. Places in the Northern Plains t
In Southern California, where warm winters are common, ski resorts rely on advanced technology and dedicated teams to create snow. This isn't just about flipping a switch; it's a complex process that requires specific weather conditions and a lot of effort. The resorts use two main types of snow gu
The Pacific Northwest is experiencing an unusual amount of rainfall. This is due to a combination of warm water and air, and unusual weather patterns. These patterns can be traced back to tropical cyclones in Indonesia. The rain has been persistent and heavy, with almost 5 trillion gallons falling i
This year, something unusual happened. The U. S. didn't get hit by any major hurricanes. It's been ten years since this last occurred. Many storms formed in the Atlantic. But they all turned away before reaching the coast. Experts call this "recurvature. " It's when storms curve back out to sea inst
The polar vortex is a big deal. It's a massive, swirling mass of cold air that usually stays up near the North Pole. But sometimes, it wobbles or even splits, and that can send frigid air southward. This can mess with weather patterns and make things really cold. But there's a lot of confusion about
The U. S. could be in for a chillier and snowier winter. Why? The polar vortex is acting up. This big ring of winds up in the atmosphere usually keeps the cold air locked up near the North Pole. But when it gets weak or disturbed, that cold air can spill out and head south. There are two polar vort
Winter is coming, but what does that mean for North Texas? The Climate Prediction Center has shared its latest forecast, and it's a bit of a mystery. They've given the region an \"equal chances\" label. This means the weather could go any way: warmer or colder, wetter or drier than usual. It's like
