Nation Jan 21 Rare winter storm brings heavy snow, sleet and ice to Texas and northern Gulf Coast By Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press
Nation Jan 18 Extreme cold temperatures forecast for much of the U.S. in days ahead Another blast of winter weather is expected in parts of the U.S. in the coming days, including bone-chilling wind in the Northern Plains and unusual snow and ice in the Gulf Coast area. By Jack Dura, Julie Walker, Associated Press
Science Feb 04 How do I get ice off my car? Quick tips from an engineer who studies airborne particles When you’re running late in the winter, you don’t want to have to spend time scraping frost off your windshield. Here are some expert-recommended techniques to try instead. By Suresh Dhaniyala, The Conversation
Nation Jan 21 Much of U.S. still stuck in deadly freeze, but a thaw is on the way in some places Subfreezing conditions and treacherous roadways have contributed to dozens of deaths this month across the U.S., but the numbing cold is expected to ease up in the coming days. By Travis Loller, Associated Press
Science Jan 21 Why extreme cold weather events still happen in a warming world While the world can expect fewer severe cold events as average temperatures rise, people still need to be prepared for wintry blasts. An atmospheric and climate scientist explains why. By Mathew Barlow, The Conversation
Jan 19 Cold weather can cut electric vehicle range and make charging tough. Here’s what you need to know By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Many have complained about long lines for charging stations, and even that their EVs wouldn't charge when plugged in. But experts say there are ways to make an EV work even in subzero cold, mainly by warming up the battery… Continue reading
Jan 15 Brutal arctic blast with sub-zero temperatures sweeps across the U.S. By Gillian Flaccus, Christopher Weber, Associated Press A dangerous Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. and prolong a bitter cold threatens to further disrupt daily life, including an NFL playoff game and the first-in-the-nation presidential nominating contest in Iowa. Continue reading
Jan 13 Weekend of Arctic storms could break low-temperature records in U.S. heartland By Jim Salter, Associated Press A long weekend of ferocious winter weather loomed across the U.S. on Saturday, as a continuing wave of Arctic storms threatened to break low-temperature records in the nation's heartland. Continue reading
Dec 25 Beijing sees most hours of sub-freezing temperatures in December in more than 70 years By Associated Press A weather observatory in the Chinese capital as of Sunday had recorded more than 300 hours of sub-freezing temperatures since Dec. 11 – the most since records began, in 1951, according to the official newspaper Beijing Daily. Continue reading
Feb 04 Mount Washington hit with record wind chill amid Northeast deep freeze By Mark Pratt, Associated Press The Mount Washington Observatory at the peak of the Northeast’s highest mountain, famous for its extreme weather conditions, also recorded an actual temperature of minus 47 (minus 44 C), tying an observatory record set in 1934 and a wind gust… Continue reading