Yuma driest us cities

Top 10 Driest US Cities

Rainy days get you down? The answer appears to be to move to the Southwest United States. Cities in the Desert Southwest are some of the driest in the country, with average annual rainfall as little as three inches per year! We combed the data and picked out the 10 most driest cities in the US, which are pretty bone dry.

Camp during a thunderstorm with mountains on foreground

How Dangerous is Lightning When Camping?

Itโ€™s close to impossible to go camping and not experience some bad weather at some point, no matter how much you plan. Dealing with severe weather and lightning when camping, particularly if it catches you off-guard, is all about understanding the risk of what youโ€™re dealing with.

ice on car from freezing rain

What is Freezing Rain?

Weโ€™ve all been through it if you live in an area that falls below freezing in winter. Itโ€™s freezing out yet raining. Within minutes, everything becomes an ice rink. Drivers lose control of their cars, everything grinds to a halt. Itโ€™s not fun.

blizzard in manhattan

What is a Blizzard?

A blizzard is a severe snowstorm that produces extensive wintry precipitation over a large area, including heavy snow and powerful winds, typically accompanied by freezing temperatures.