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Villagers in India Knit Giant Sweaters for Rescued Elephants

Snug, and stylish to boot.

2016 Was the Hottest Year Ever Recorded

Scientists say our role in climate change is “plain as day.”

Storms Dump Billions of Gallons of Water Into Lake Tahoe

The water level has risen by a foot since January 1.

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12 Cool Ice and Snow Festivals Happening This Winter

You might be surprised by how many towns go out of their way to celebrate icy weather and snow!

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Famous Giant Sequoia Topples in California Storm

The giant tree had a tunnel big enough to drive through.

This Ingenious Snow Shovel Design Makes Clearing Your Driveway a Breeze

The Snow Wolf is designed to reduce your risk of injury while clearing your driveway.

Get Your Shovel: A Big Storm Will Stun the Southeast Tonight

The storm could produce amounts of snow this region only sees once or twice a decade.

5 Record-Breaking Weather Facts of 2016

We're breaking new records year after year. That's not good.

4 Ways to Become a Weather Forecaster From Your Backyard

It’s pretty easy to become an amateur scientist using the smartphone in your pocket or dedicating a tiny part of your yard to science.

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Chicago Is Colder Than Mars This Week

Keep your tongues away from those flagpoles, kids.

6 Notable Facts About the 2016 Hurricane Season

Thanks to warm waters and an assist from La Niña, this year’s hurricane season was an active one.

The South’s First Winter Storm Explained

The season’s first vigorous winter storm came to life over the northern Plains at the end of November and left a trail of destruction in its wake.

Drought Continues to Plague the Southeast

The drought grows worse with each passing day, straining local water resources and stressing nature to its breaking point.

6 Tips for Being Smart About Snow Forecasts

It’s easy to become a savvy consumer of snow predictions with a little bit of knowledge—and a healthy dose of skepticism.

Some Parts of the U.S. Will Have a Dreary Thanksgiving

We'll have just enough sloppy weather to cause some headaches.

7 Advanced Facts About the GOES-R Weather Satellite Launching Today

The future of weather forecasting weighs more than 6000 pounds and is patiently spending its final days on Earth overlooking the glistening Florida coast.

What's Happening With Europe's Weather?

Nature hasn’t been nice to Europe recently.

Snowballs Wash Ashore In Northwest Siberia

The rare phenomenon occurs when pieces of ice form, and are rolled into balls by wind and water.

4 Times the Weather Was Frightening on Halloween

Thankfully, Halloween 2016 looks spectacular across most of the U.S. But we haven't always been so lucky.

Drought Disrupts Fall Foliage

Months of below-normal rainfall can have a big impact on how much color shows up in the trees.

Snow May Fall on the Northeast and New England by Sunday

It could leave a wintry coating on some towns in New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

Another Big Storm Is Heading for the Pacific Northwest

It could tear into the coast as hard as a hurricane.

Matthew Hits Florida, Continues Up the East Coast

Here's the latest.

Matthew Moves Through the Bahamas and Heads for Florida on Thursday

It's gaining back the strength it lost earlier this week when it battered Cuba and Haiti with devastating flooding and intense winds.