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Why This 'Atmospheric River' Could Cause Mudslides and 'Roofalanches' in California

February 13, 2019 | Article

A massive "atmospheric river" is dumping huge amounts of rainfall on Northern California.
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Watch the Polar Vortex Cast Its Chill Over North America in This Satellite's-Eye View

February 01, 2019 | Article

Americans across the Midwest and Northeast can agree on one thing — it's really, really cold this week — and a NASA satellite monitoring air temperatures confirms the sentiment.
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Here's Why the Polar Vortex Always Hits the Midwest

January 30, 2019 | Article

The middle of the country is basically a big cold-air funnel.
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North Dakota Will Get Colder Than The North Pole Tonight — Here's Why

January 29, 2019 | Article

A meteorologist explains the science behind the historic weather event hitting the Midwest and Plains right now.
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Here's Why This Winter Storm Is So Darn Big

January 19, 2019 | Article

A major snowstorm has begun its trek across the United States. Here's why it's going to impact so many people.
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The Polar Vortex Is Collapsing — Here's What That Means for Your Winter Weather

January 18, 2019 | Article

Here's what's behind the severe winter weather.
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Global Weather Forecasts Could Soon Get Much Better, According to IBM

January 08, 2019 | Article

Global weather forecasts are getting a big technology upgrade, thanks to a new project from IBM and The Weather Company.
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Winter Solstice: The Science of the Shortest Day of 2018

December 21, 2018 | Article

The winter solstice is in full stride today (Dec. 21), marking 2018's day with the fewest hours of daylight for the Northern Hemisphere. Here's why.
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Monster Waves Are Battering the West Coast. Here's Why.

December 18, 2018 | Article

Deadly waters are churning up and down the West Coast of the U.S. today, caused by a storm system originating close to Alaska.
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Warmer, Wetter Than Usual Winter Headed for Much of US

November 16, 2018 | Article

Just over half of the United States has no need to fear a frigid, frozen winter in the coming months — instead, they'll likely experience a warmer and wetter winter than usual, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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