What is a snow squall? The Northern US is no stranger to these sudden “blizzards.” We explain what they are, and how to stay safe if you’re caught in one.

Sleet vs freezing rain: do you know the difference? Why is hail not sleet? This post explains the differences in these types of frozen precipitation.

You might think the snowiest cities in the US would all be out West, right? Wrong! We were surprised to find that the Great Lakes are far snowier.

Weather and climate are often used interchangeably when talking about either subject, often incorrectly. We explain the difference.

What is the windiest place on Earth? Our team set out to answer that question, and found that there are some places where bad hair days are every day.

Rainy days get you down? Moving to the Western US is your best bet: all of the driest cities in the US are located here. We explain why this is the case.