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 is a Nor’easter?
These winter events are some of the Northeast’s largest snowstormsNor’easters are intense periods of snow and high wind that can last for days. While the term is most commonly associated with coastal storms…
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Sleet vs Freezing Rain vs Hail
Explaining the differences between these winter and summer weather eventsSleet vs freezing rain: which winter weather phenomena would you rather deal with? While both create a whole host of headaches, one is far…
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2022 Pa. pileup exposes the need for better snow squall warnings
This deadly 50+ car pileup in March 2022 occurred in an area of poor radar coverageAs if the coldest late March weather in nearly three decades wasn’t enough to make headlines, unusually strong late-season snow squalls tore through central…
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The Top 10 Snowiest US Cities, Ranked
The lake effect snowtowns of the Great Lakes lead our listSnowfall is one of the things that people look forward to in winter (although some of us feel a sense of impending doom when…
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What is a Winter Storm Watch?
A winter storm is on the way. Here’s how to prepareIf weather conditions are favorable for hazardous winter weather in your area within 48 hours, then the National Weather Service issues a winter storm…
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What is Freezing Rain?
This dangerous wintertime phenomenon, explainedWe’ve all been through it if you live in an area that falls below freezing in winter. It’s freezing out yet raining. Within minutes,…
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What is a Blizzard?
How winter’s most severe storms form, and why you should take them seriouslyA blizzard is a severe snowstorm that produces extensive wintry precipitation over a large area, including heavy snow and powerful winds, typically accompanied by…