Winter
For some, winter means the holidays, snow, and family. Others shudder at the thought of cold weather. Learn all about the season here.
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What Was the Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded?
The Antarctic continent is home to some truly frigid weatherWhen we think about extreme weather conditions, the coldest temperatures on Earth often come to mind. This blog post will explore the coldest temperature…
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What is a Snow Squall Warning?
Take these wintertime warnings seriouslyIt’s snow squall season again! That means it’s time to prepare yourself for sudden changes in weather conditions on the roads, especially if you…
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What are Snow Squalls?
These ‘mini-blizzards’ can bring everything to an abrupt standstill, and end just as quickIt happens every winter. Drivers are caught off guard by icy roads and a sudden wind gust, the arrival of cold air, and a…
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The Top 10 Coldest US Cities
You don’t need to head to Alaska for cold weather in these US citiesNot a big fan of the heat? Can’t wait for the first snowfall? If you like cold weather here in the US, all you…
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What is the RealFeel Temperature?
Explaining AccuWeather’s proprietary heat stress formulaWeather forecasts provide valuable information about the expected temperature and weather conditions. However, the actual temperature can sometimes differ from what the thermometer indicates.…
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Is the California Drought Over?
Less than 9% of the state remains in drought after winter rainsThe parade of atmospheric rivers has put a dent in the California drought, with less than nine percent of the state still officially in…
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What is a Blizzard Warning?
What it means and what you should do to prepare right nowAlthough blizzards are most common in the Great Plains, the upper Midwest, and the Northeastern U.S., blizzards can occur just about anywhere where snow…
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What is an Ice Storm Warning?
Severe ice storms can be dangerous. Here’s how to stay safe (by staying home)In the Northeastern US, ice storms are dangerous winter weather events that can cause extensive damage due to severe ice accumulation. Severe ice storms…
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What is Sleet?
When it’s too warm to snow, and too cold to rain, sleet is often the resultIn the average winter, most of us will have to deal with frozen precipitation, not just snow. One of these types is sleet, and…
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The Polar Vortex: Why Winter’s About to Get Extremely Cold
Or, why Winter 2020-21 was so crazy for many in the USWinter 2020-21 didn’t turn out as many thought. Most long-range forecasters thought La Niña would lead to a mild and uneventful winter. My weather…