weather

Not as clever of a move as you might think it is.

Putting your windshield wipers up to prevent them from freezing to the glass might seem like a good idea before the next snowstorm, but you may actually be doing more harm in the long-run.

A man checking out Caspar David Friedrich’s ‘The Sea of Ice.’

From post-battle landscapes to cold weather fun, the events that occurred during frosty temperatures have led many an artist to pick up their brush and get painting.

California wildfires: Firefighters struggle with strained water system

News reports warn about the Santa Ana winds and their power to turn modest wildfires into conflagrations. Here’s why these wind patterns in Southern California can be so destructive.

They're a must-have in the wintertime for a reason.

Are snow tires really worth it? Discover the real differences with all-season tires, including affordability, rubber tread, and more.

If you dread wrangling your pet into their winter booties, a swab of petroleum jelly can protect their paws from snow, ice, and salt in a pinch.

Many drivers think that giving your engine time to reach its normal operating temperature is easier on your car than hitting the gas as soon as you turn the ignition on. Many drivers are wrong.

Here‘s how people are able to stay warm in igloos.

The interior of an igloo can be 40 to 60 degrees warmer than its surrounding environment.

Get to know the flurries and flakes on a deeper level.

The Zavaritskii Caldera on Simushir Island, the site of a climate-altering 1831 volcanic eruption, as seen from the International Space Station.

Scientists have long suspected that a gigantic eruption was behind the strange atmospheric phenomena of 1831. Scientists have finally figured out which volcano blew its top.

A tugboat on the Thames near Tower Bridge in heavy smog, 1952.

Heavy fogs have long been a part of life in London. But the darkness that enveloped the city on December 5, 1952 wasn’t your typical pea-souper.

Knowing how to prevent frozen pipes—and what to do if one freezes or bursts—is important information for homeowners.

Frozen precipitation comes in many forms, and they all pose unique threats.

Dogs have built-in fur coats, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get chilly during their winter walks.

Experts say that it pays to proceed with caution.

Worried about the health risks that come with shoveling show? Here's what you need to know, plus a few tips for how to do it safely.

Mountaineers making their way to the summit out Mount Everest.

From the world’s tallest peaks to its deepest lakes and beyond

Don't believe everything you've been told about lightning.

From the color of snow to the shape of rainbows, weather breeds a lot of misconceptions.

Jack Frost pops up in a number of wintery tales.

Most iterations of Jack Frost see him clad in icy blue and white, and as well as being responsible for nose-nipping, he’s also credited with creating frost. But where exactly did this mythical cold-weather figure originate?

Please remain seated with your seatbelt fastened.

The effects of weather disturbances and resulting turbulence can be widespread. Airplane passengers might want to pay more attention to that fasten-seatbelt sign.