These giant rivers in the sky are bringing more intense rainfall as the planet warms.
As the climate changes and weather warms, the freezing line is shifting, bringing rain and ice to regions not prepared for it.
While the world can expect fewer severe cold events as average temperatures rise, people still need to be prepared for wintery blasts.
Costs quickly rise when things go wrong with roads, roofs and power lines. Many of those risks are also avoidable.
An atmospheric scientist explains how rising temperatures are helping to fuel extreme storms, floods, droughts and devastating wildfires.
These tiny songbirds have extraordinary memories for the tens of thousands of spots where they hide food. But that doesn’t help when heavy snow blocks their access.
The US saw a record number of billion-dollar disasters in 2023, even when accounting for inflation. The number of long-running heat waves like the Southwest experienced is also rising.
Some of winter’s effects have been tied to cultural norms and practices, while others likely reflect our bodies’ innate biological responses to shorter days and colder weather.
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