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Record-Breaking Cold Maligns the Northeast

Frigid temperatures and wind chills continue this morning and beyond across Appalachia, the Northeast, and the Mid-Atlantic.

Today's Weather Outlook

A relatively dry day is in store for much of the nation aside from wintry mix settling into the Pacific Northwest.

All About Snow Squalls

Snow squalls are intense, short-lived bursts of heavy snowfall accompanied by strong winds.

Scarce Precipitation Leads to Widespread Drought Degradation

Precipitation was scarce across large portions of the nation this week.

During Strong Winds: Stay Ready

High winds can cause significant damage, knowing what to do will ensure you stay safe.

Dangers of Wind Chills

Low wind chill values can be dangerous for people and pets.

During Strong Winds: Stay Ready

High winds can cause significant damage, knowing what to do will ensure you stay safe.

Dangers of Wind Chills

Low wind chill values can be dangerous for people and pets.

A panoramic winter view of Crater Lake from Rim Village. (WolfmanSF via Wikimedia Commons)

Working Safely in Cold Weather

From mail carriers to football players, people in many professions need to be able to work safely in the cold. Here are some tips on how to make that happen.

U.S. Route 52 near St. Donatus between Bellevue and Dubuque, Iowa. (Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon)

Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips

It’s that time of year when temperatures drop to near or below the freezing mark, and snow becomes more frequent across the U.S.

A Cohasset, Mass., resident carries a snow shovel past a snow bank on a sidewalk, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Scituate, Mass. Gusty winds and falling temperatures plunged the East Coast into a deep freeze as people dig out from a powerful nor’easter that dumped mounds of snow, flooded coastlines and knocked power out. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Proper Snow Shoveling Techniques

Something routine as snow shoveling can actually be dangerous for some high risk groups or if done improperly.

Flu Update Valid For Week Ending January 31, 2026

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Trend Going Up Again

Cold and dry weather across much of the country has kept the flu going into February. Fortunately, some regions are starting to wriggle away from the virus.

California was affected by a historic drought from 2011-2016. When faced with a water shortage, agricultural land in California’s Central Valley that remains unplanted, or “fallow,” tends to increase markedly because farmers are unable to fully irrigate their crops. (NASA Goddard Photo and Video)

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

While weather and climate are both changes in the atmosphere, the difference between them is a measure of time

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Trend Going Up Again

Cold and dry weather across much of the country has kept the flu going into February. Fortunately, some regions are starting to wriggle away from the virus.

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

While weather and climate are both changes in the atmosphere, the difference between them is a measure of time

The U.S. Drought Monitor showing widespread drought conditions in the western and central U.S. on October 4, 2022

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

The drought monitor is the go-to product used by many meteorologists, but what exactly is the weekly map showing?

A blanket of smog lays over Los Angeles in September 2011. Source: Temeku, Wikimedia Commons

What is the Air Quality Index?

What is the Air Quality Index and how can pollutants impact your health?

Asthma and the Weather

During an asthma attack, the airways in and out of your lungs narrow and your body makes extra mucus, both of which make it hard for you to breathe.

Top News Stories

Record-Breaking Cold Maligns the Northeast

Today's Weather Outlook

All About Snow Squalls

Scarce Precipitation Leads to Widespread Drought Degradation

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During Strong Winds: Stay Ready

Dangers of Wind Chills

During Strong Winds: Stay Ready

Dangers of Wind Chills

Working Safely in Cold Weather

Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips

Proper Snow Shoveling Techniques

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Trend Going Up Again

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Trend Going Up Again

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather