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Understanding winter storm alerts and how they affect your safety.
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A little preparation goes a long way in avoiding winter-related emergencies.
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Everything you need to know to capture the perfect photo of the Northern Lights.
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Stay warm this winter with these practical cold-weather clothing tips.
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Winter controls the calendar in these five frigid cities where temps are consistently colder than most U.S. locales.
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Those mysterious white lines you often see on the road right before a storm aren't just for show.
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Remember all the things you’d do to get a better chance of having a snow day? Here are nine of those superstitions.
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Dogs have built-in fur coats, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get chilly during their winter walks.
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Whether you like bundling up in your coziest gear or are counting the days until spring, you’ll enjoy these facts about winter weather.
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These common myths continue to spread each winter.
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Giant piles of nasty, filthy snow will still line your streets, long after the most recent winter storm. What gives?
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Be careful out there!
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You should absolutely watch these cozy movies this winter season.
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State parks encourage people to get out in nature every January 1 as part of their First Day Hikes programs.
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When winter bears down, it can be hard to think of anything outside of how much you hate (or love!) the snow and ice. Here are a few of the words and phenomena that could define this season.
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These cold seasons pushed cities and civilizations alike to the brink.
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These unusual formations are worth a second look.
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A study determines the best places to travel this winter, for both cold-weather and warm-weather lovers.
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Data shows which states struggle the most during the winter—and on the flip side, which struggle the least.
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While southern regions of the country will enjoy warm weather this Thanksgiving, the forecast in other locations is looking chilly and rainy.
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