What is a nor'easter?
You hear this term most often in winter but we explain how nor'easters form, why they strike the East Coast and what makes them so powerful.
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Nor’easter: Here’s who has the best chance of accumulating snow
The storm won't be strong, but some first snow of the season will blanket parts of the Northeast. Parts of the Southeast will also see their first freeze.
Why 2026 will likely be America's hottest year on record
NOAA's latest data through October shows how much 2026 is obliterating the previous record year's pace in the U.S. Here's why we think this record is clinched.
Subnivean zone: how mice and voles live secret lives under the snow
Snowpack keeps the ground near 32°F even when the air is colder. This protects mice from the elements and predators.
Record flooding swamps Tennessee, Georgia towns after nighttime deluge
Torrential rain over the southern Appalachians triggered a record flash flood in two Georgia and Tennessee towns. Here's why the flooding was so severe.
