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Frigid Cold Spreads Over Central and Eastern U.S.

A large swath of bitter cold wind chills stretches from the southern Plains into the Northeast thanks to a strong Arctic high pressure system.

Today's Weather Outlook

Light snowfall is expected in the Northeast while wet weather begins to shift along the West coast.

People skating on a frozen pond on a clear day. (Image by Q K from Pixabay)

Safety Tips For Icy Surfaces

Here are ways to stay safe when participating in winter activities on frozen lakes.

Prepare Your Car for Cold Weather

Now is the time to winterize your vehicle.

Tranquil Weather Pattern Worsens Drought Depiction Nationwide

While snow fell almost daily in the Great Lakes, a drier and more tranquil weather pattern was seen elsewhere.

How To Measure Snow

There are a couple of different measurements for recording the amount of snow that has fallen.

Tranquil Weather Pattern Worsens Drought Depiction Nationwide

While snow fell almost daily in the Great Lakes, a drier and more tranquil weather pattern was seen elsewhere.

How To Measure Snow

There are a couple of different measurements for recording the amount of snow that has fallen.

This file photo shows an U.S. Air Force Airmen snowboarding in Austria.

Top Winter Exercise Gear

Layers are the way to go to keep exercising this winter.

Flu Update Valid For Week Ending January 17, 2026

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Continues to Trend Lower

The downward trend on the flu activity continues, ever so slowly.

Winter Safety: What To Do If You're Caught In A Storm

It is that time of year when frequent winter snowstorms are making their way across the U.S.

A person in a pink coat and red mittens holding a snowball. (Image by Dmitriy Gutarev from Pixabay)

Cold Weather and Worsening Health Conditions

Here’s some health conditions that worsen when the temperatures drop.

Dangers of Wind Chills

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

Cold Weather and Worsening Health Conditions

Here’s some health conditions that worsen when the temperatures drop.

Dangers of Wind Chills

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

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

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?

Top News Stories

Frigid Cold Spreads Over Central and Eastern U.S.

Today's Weather Outlook

Safety Tips For Icy Surfaces

Prepare Your Car for Cold Weather

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Tranquil Weather Pattern Worsens Drought Depiction Nationwide

How To Measure Snow

Tranquil Weather Pattern Worsens Drought Depiction Nationwide

How To Measure Snow

Top Winter Exercise Gear

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Continues to Trend Lower

Winter Safety: What To Do If You're Caught In A Storm

Cold Weather and Worsening Health Conditions

Dangers of Wind Chills

Cold Weather and Worsening Health Conditions

Dangers of Wind Chills

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?