Science Feb 07 Olympians and scientists explain how machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier By Keith Musselman, Agnes Macy, The Conversation
Nation Jan 26 Colossal winter storm dumps deep snow across the nation, with at least 13 deaths reported The U.S. workweek opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought ice and power outages, impassable roads, canceled flights and frigid cold to much of the southern and… By Kate Brumback, Julie Walker, Associated Press
Science Jan 24 These rock salt alternatives for clearing ice and snow are safer for your pets and yards It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow. By Alexa St. John, Caleigh Wells, Associated Press
Nation Jan 24 Thousands of flights canceled as massive winter storm bears down across the U.S. Thousands of flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend were canceled as a monster storm started to wreak havoc Saturday across much of the country, knocking out power and snarling major roadways with dangerous ice. By Jeff Amy, Dave Collins, Thomas Peipert, Associated Press
Nation Jan 23 LIVE MAP: See the U.S. winter storm 72-hour snowfall forecast Forecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county. By Associated Press
Dec 30 Winter storm descends on Great Lakes and Northeast after bomb cyclone leaves thousands without power By Leah Willingham, Jeff Martin, Associated Press Tens of thousands of customers were without power early Tuesday, with Michigan hardest hit. Continue reading
Dec 29 Winter storm brings blizzard conditions, strong winds and plunging temperatures By Leah Willingham, Jeff Martin, Associated Press The snow and strengthening winds began spreading Sunday across the northern Plains, where the National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and possible blizzard conditions that could make travel impossible in some areas. Continue reading
Dec 26 Rain-soaked California still faces risk of floods and high surf By Ty O'Neil, Associated Press But there is still risk Friday of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches around Lake Tahoe. Continue reading
Feb 23 Why do skiers sunburn so easily? A snow scientist explains By Steven R. Fassnacht, The Conversation The powdery snow that skiers and snowboarders love, especially on crystal clear days, plays a big role in how much your skin will burn — not the elevation. Continue reading
Feb 11 Virginia declares emergency as snow and ice storm looms over mid-Atlantic states By John Raby, Associated Press The National Weather Service says travel will become treacherous Tuesday and Wednesday in much of Virginia and West Virginia. Virginia's governor has declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm. Continue reading