Heavy snow and frigid Arctic blast put 70 million across the U.S. under winter storm warnings
Heavy snow is expected to blanket large portions of the Eastern U.S. while much of the country will endure dangerously cold temperatures in the coming days.
earth22m
Astonishing glacier retreat in the Arctic signals climate disaster
Svalbard’s glaciers have lost over 500 square miles since 1985, with 91% in retreat. Warming air and ocean currents accelerate ice loss.
Preparations urged as much of U.S. braces for arctic blast, freezing temperatures and a potent snowstorm
Preparations are underway as an arctic blast dives into the nation's interior and southern regions and pushes a snowstorm into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that will be followed by lethal cold.
Arctic blast surges across US as snowstorm targets Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
"The level and extensiveness of the frigid air may be tough to match the rest of the winter," forecasters warned.
My best family vacation was taking the kids to a wifi-free Arctic island
My kids and I enjoyed the small things and connecting with each other. I realized that as my kids get older, I might not have many vacations like this one.
NYC blasted with arctic air, anticipating heaviest snowfall in 3 years
An arctic air mass settled over City and much of the country Sunday evening, bringing a deep freeze and the chance of more snow than the city has seen in three years.
Polar vortex maps show where arctic blast is set to freeze the U.S. as far as the Deep South
A polar vortex dipping down from Siberia will bring a cold front with frigid temperatures to nearly 300 million Americans. See maps of the arctic blast.
The coldest weather of this Arctic blast moves in tonight
The coldest blast winter air this season is settling into Middle Tennessee and will stick around for several days. Subzero wind chills are possible early on Monday.
Permafrost in climate change: Models predict Arctic's response to global warming
The Arctic is heating up particularly fast as a result of global warming—with serious consequences. The widespread permafrost in this region, where soils currently store twice as much carbon as the atmosphere,
Arctic blast, heavy lake-effect snow begins Sunday
An Arctic blast is expected to bring West Michigan's coldest temperatures since 2019, along with heavy lake-effect snow in some areas.
Arctic air to chill NYC following snowstorm, warns National Weather Service
After a looming snowstorm hits the Tri-State Area on Sunday, arctic air is expected to chill New York City and the surrounding areas. According to a post on the National Weather Service’s X account, the National Weather Service is warning that there might be significant impacts on infrastructure and public health.
Arctic blast to sweep across WNC, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and snow
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A bitterly cold and wintry week is approaching Western North Carolina, starting on Sunday, Jan. 18. On Sunday morning, a cold front will gradually move through the region, bringing dangerously cold Arctic air.