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Developing 'bomb cyclone' with atmospheric river to blast eastern US

A rapidly strengthening storm packed with a firehose of moisture will swing across the eastern United States through Wednesday night with areas of fl…

1 year, 5 months ago

Winter forecast update: Weather tug-of-war to unfold over US

The first week of December was not a preview of the entire winter season as forecasters say some twists and turns are expected in the coming months, …

1 year, 5 months ago

Windy and rainy up and down the east to start the week

Following rain, some snow and ice in the Northeast to start the week, AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring a stronger storm that is likely to be…

1 year, 5 months ago

The world has been warming faster than expected. Scientists now think they know why

"Figuring out how clouds will respond to global warming is key," atmospheric scientist Mark Zalkina said. “It literally determines how much future wa…

1 year, 5 months ago

Storm train could bring sneaky snow to parts of eastern and central US

Several storms will bring rain and possibly snow to the central and eastern United States beginning this weekend. A short series of storms from Sunda…

1 year, 5 months ago

Everything you should know about lake-effect snow

Lake-effect snow can produce very heavy snowfall rates, sometimes exceeding several inches per hour. Snowfall totals from a single lake effect event …

1 year, 5 months ago

Storm with snow and an Arctic blast to sweep across Midwest and Northeast

A blast of Arctic air will set off more lake-effect snow near the Great Lakes, but also trigger dangerous snow squalls and a freeze up well to the so…

1 year, 5 months ago

2024 hurricane season nearing its end after record-breaking storms

The 2024 hurricane season shattered records and forever redefined landscapes. Here’s a look back at a historic season that featured unprecedented des…

1 year, 5 months ago

Why meteorological and astronomical winter start on 2 different dates

Many people consider the December solstice to be the official start of winter, but for meteorologists, the new season kicks off weeks before the astr…

1 year, 6 months ago

December's cosmic calendar: Jupiter shines bright as Geminids sparkle

December's long nights will offer stargazers plenty to see, including two meteor showers and the best views of Jupiter until 2026.

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1 year, 6 months ago