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Wintry mix of snow, freezing rain pummels mid-Atlantic
A winter storm that contributed to at least five deaths in the Midwest pummeled the mid-Atlantic region for a second day Sunday, bringing with it an icy mix that knocked out power, cancelled flights and contributed to hundreds of car accidents.
Five Reasons Why Freezing Rain Really Is The Worst
We explain why freezing rain is the worst of the precipitation types.
How To Prepare For Freezing Rain
A silver thaw? A glaze event? Whatever you call it, freezing rain is more than just the cause of travel nightmares. Learn how to prepare ahead of the storm t...
Snow or freezing rain? How warm air plays a role in precipitation
As Oklahomans prepare for a winter storm, many people are wondering exactly what type of precipitation they will see at their home.
Seven Solid Ways to Stay Safe When the Temperature Drops
Winter has arrived with freezing temperatures and snowstorms in many parts of the nation. Now is the time to ensure you and your family are prepared for the next round ...
Why It's Been Snowing in the West, Even When Temps Were Above Freezing
What's up with this winter? The snow covering the U.S. West isn't actually unheard of. But it still made us ask, how it can snow when it's above freezing?
How to stay safe — and warm — when it’s freezing outside
Temperatures have dipped below freezing and it feels even colder due to the wind chill.
Health, safety tips for the snow, ice, frigid temps
The snow, ice and frigid cold weather often brings extra health and safety concerns for you and your family.
Snow Days + Why Do We Worry And How To Stop
When someone cancels on you, you know, flakes on a call or meeting, or has a legit reason to reschedule we feel frustration right? Not me! I call it a Snow Day, where I can focus on other things or maybe just take a breath. Plus, we worry, about everything, and it’s easy to say "I can control it.” But can you? Sometimes the worry consumes us. Why do we worry so much and is there anything we can do about it? We’ll…
The weather is nice, but where is the rain?
It is difficult to find much fault with our weather of late. Temperatures have been moderate and rain has not been much of a problem. But could the later part
How to Prevent (and Properly Treat) Hypothermia in the Backcountry
Hypothermia can occur as a result of rain, wind, or water ... during any season.
When rain is just as dangerous as drought
The entire continental United States has seen an uptick in extreme precipitation events in the last half-century. But nowhere is it raining harder than the Northeast.
How to prep your home against freezing temperatures
The time to act is before the temperatures drop below freezing.
How to protect your home from freezing temperatures
WHITE CENTER, Wash. -- Thee deep freeze for Puget Sound could last for several more days.<br>The colder-than-normal temperatures could mean trouble for both drivers and homeowners.<br>Experts with Take Winter By Storm have tips to help people winterize their homes and avoid expensive surprises.<br>Karen Rich said people can and should act now to stay safe and warm.
The Curious Ways Brutal Snowstorms Affect How We Shop
As the snow piles up in the Northeast, business suffers at many restaurants and stores, as you'd expect. But bad weather isn't bad news across the board for retailers.
Does your tech support work snow days?
Does your tech support work snow days? We do! We can make it to you no matter what the weather is like. Ok. You are right. I think we all have been enjoying the mild temperatures and the lack of snow so far. Let’s hope it stays that way! But if does take a turn …
What cities have declared snow emergencies?
More snow means more snow emergencies. Will you be affected by the snow?
From drought to deluge; see how much rain fell and more on the way
Two more rounds of heavy rain and storms likely over the next 72 hours.
