Winter
News
Will Lake Mead water levels rise again? What we know about El Niño
Meteorologists anticipate that the reservoir has finished rising for a few months.
Russia "in for the long haul" as winter nears: UK army chief
"We have to be ready for what may follow," the British army chief said on Tuesday.
Icebreaker travels 2,000 miles to rescue sick scientist stuck in Antarctica
"It's the earliest we've ever gone to an Antarctic station," Robb Clifton of the Australian Antarctic Division said of the icebreaker ship rescue mission.
Winter blast forecast to hammer U.S.—How your area could be affected
The 'Farmers' Almanac' is predicting another El Niño at the end of 2023 that is set to bring snow, sleet and ice precipitation to the continental U.S.
Highly venomous snake found "wriggling like mad and biting" inside closet
"The owner shut the door, put a towel under and called me," snake catcher Gunter Glaser, of Darling Downs Snake Catchers, told Newsweek.
News
Drought map shows worst areas in U.S.
California has mostly recovered from its drought but several other states are plagued with similar conditions.
Videos show California releasing water from reservoirs after massive storms
More precipitation is on the way, and water management officials are releasing water in some reservoirs to make room for what's to come.
"Historic" arctic air to blast U.S. amid final days of winter
Parts of the Midwest and Northeast are expected to see significant chills as spring nears, while areas to the south could see record daily lows.
Bears are waking up – and they're hungry
Bears across the country are emerging from hibernation, but should we be worried about them being more aggressive?
Photos show California reservoir water levels before and after major storm
Some of the state's reservoirs are overflowing after a slew of moisture-laden storms.
New England prepares for "powerful" nor'easter, potential bomb cyclone
The storm could bring hurricane force winds, rain, snow, flooding and widespread power outages to the Northeast.
California's "atmospheric river" will flood these areas hardest
More than 5 inches of rain is forecast in some areas of California, adding to the state's snowpack melt and threatening floods for millions.
Why spring is arriving earlier
Data shows that, across the U.S. East Coast, plants are displaying their leaves and flowers up to 20 days earlier than usual.
Black bear caught on trail cam having a hilarious "impromptu photo session"
"It's like he's playing peek-a-boo," said one Facebook user in response to the photos, taken in New Mexico's Gila National Forest.
Ukraine heads into season of advantage over Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin could find Mother Nature working harder against his troops as Ukraine's weather gets warmer.
"Atmospheric river" threatens California with flash floods, more snow
The state, which is known for its dry climate, is set to receive more rainfall and snow later this week.
Putin's winter bet fails
The Russian leader hoped he could use a cold winter in Ukraine to his advantage, but his plan did not completely pay off.
Californians plea for help after rare snow entraps San Bernardino mountains
Warmer air is anticipated to arrive to the area with a second storm later this week.
Full Worm Moon March 2023—When is it and why is it called Lenten?
A livestream will show the full moon rising above the legendary skyline of Rome, Italy, and its famous monuments
California reservoir water levels before and after winter storm
"I think we can safely say we are in very good shape compared to last year," Jeff Mount, from the Public Policy Institute of California, told Newsweek.
New West Coast blizzard potentially "life threatening," roars inland
The new winter weather blast comes less than a week after a rare blizzard smacked parts of Southern California over the weekend.
Extreme California weather will finally bring a snowstorm to East Coast
This week, New York City could receive the largest snowfall it has seen this winter season.
How the winter storm could impact California reservoirs
"The current weather is terrific news," Andrew Schwartz, lead scientist at the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Laboratory, told Newsweek.
Los Angeles facing first-ever blizzard warning
A large winter storm is going to hit Southern California this week, bringing up to 5 feet of snow and very strong wind gusts.
Winter storm update: These cities are expected to get hit hardest
Up to 2 feet of snow is destined for some cities, while others could receive almost a half-inch of ice.
Winter storm chaos as hundreds of flights canceled across U.S.
The storm is expected to bring snow, sleet, freezing rain and strong winds across many of the northern states
Buffalo braces for third major winter storm in already historic season
Nine inches of snow is forecasted for Buffalo, followed by nearly a quarter-inch of ice.
Major winter storm update: These states are expected to get hit hardest
Some states could see up to 2 feet of snow from the "noteworthy" storm. A quarter-inch or more of ice will impact others.
Minnesota facing 'extreme' snow storm disrupting travel and schools
A fierce winter storm has been forecast to hit much of the U.S., while meteorologists are predicting Minneapolis will be dumped with 18 inches of snow.
Major winter storm to make travel difficult "if not impossible"
The storm is expected to be accompanied with snow, ice and wind as it moves across the northern United States.