Why Ice Storms Cause More Damage Than Blizzards Of all the types of winter precipitation—snow, sleet, hail, freezing rain—one stands out as particularly treacherous: freezing

How Temperature Changes the Way Snow Sounds Under Your Feet Anyone who’s walked through fresh snow on a frigid winter day knows the distinctive sound—a

When Wind and Perfect Conditions Sculpt Winter’s Strangest Formation Imagine walking outside after a winter storm and finding your yard covered in dozens of perfectly

Understanding the Real Connection Between Barometric Pressure and Joint Pain For generations, people have claimed they can predict rain because their joints start aching or

Stay Calm and Assess Your Situation Whether you’re at home, in your car, or caught outside, getting caught in a winter storm can be dangerous—but

The Hidden Danger of Fires in Cold, Dry Conditions When you think of wildfire season, summer likely comes to mind—hot, dry weather with lightning strikes