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fromSnowBrains
1 month ago
Snowboarding

For the First Time in 25 Years, Greenland Ski Resort Remains Closed Amid Warmth and Low Snow Totals - SnowBrains

fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Environment

No U.S. states had a record cold winter. Nine had a record hot one

Despite eastern U.S. cold perceptions, the 2025-2026 winter was the second-warmest on record nationally, with nine western states experiencing record heat and zero U.S. locations recording record cold.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Environment

Why is it so cold if there's global warming? Extreme winter weather can deepen misconceptions about climate

Climate change increases global temperatures while also amplifying extreme cold events like Arctic blasts, causing record cold in some regions despite overall warming.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds

The Nordic heatwave in July 2025 contributed to record-breaking temperatures and severe wildfires across Europe, highlighting urgent climate change concerns.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

The Alaskan permafrost is thawing. Here's why that's so worrying

Thawing permafrost in Alaska is releasing three trillion gallons of water annually, exacerbating climate change and disrupting ocean ecosystems.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago
Snowboarding

For the First Time in 25 Years, Greenland Ski Resort Remains Closed Amid Warmth and Low Snow Totals - SnowBrains

Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

No U.S. states had a record cold winter. Nine had a record hot one

Despite eastern U.S. cold perceptions, the 2025-2026 winter was the second-warmest on record nationally, with nine western states experiencing record heat and zero U.S. locations recording record cold.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Environment

Why is it so cold if there's global warming? Extreme winter weather can deepen misconceptions about climate

Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Weather tracker: Torrential rain in southern China leads to flooding fears

Widespread heavy rain is expected in southern China, with potential flooding and high temperatures affecting parts of India and Nigeria.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Deep-ocean heat is melting Antarctica from BELOW, study warns

Deep ocean heat is approaching Antarctica, threatening ice shelves and contributing to sea level rise.
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago

Nunavut, Canada, Man Survives 3 Days in Arctic Blizzard Without Food or Shelter Before Winning Volleyball Gold - SnowBrains

I would use my back to cover the wind. I moved my feet, wiggle my feet and both my hands too, to stay warm.
Snowboarding
Books
fromNature
1 week ago

What does the future hold for the thawing Arctic?

The Arctic is experiencing significant changes due to climate crisis and geopolitical tensions, impacting Indigenous sovereignty, economic development, and military infrastructure.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Close Bering Strait to stop Gulf Stream from collapsing, experts say

Closing the Bering Strait could stabilize the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and prevent its collapse due to global warming.
#greenland
World news
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

I Went to Greenland and Saw a Warning for Canada | The Walrus

Greenland prepares for potential American military aggression amid rising tensions over its resources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump insult

Greenland's Prime Minister emphasizes the nation's pride and calls for NATO unity to uphold international law against U.S. President Trump's remarks.
Environment
fromFortune
5 days ago

It's raining ice in Michigan: 'They're mini glaciers, if you will' | Fortune

Severe flooding and ice damage have impacted homes along Michigan's Black Lake due to spring rains and winter melt.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

It may not feel like it, but warmer temperatures are right around the corner: meteorologist | CBC News

Kennedy predicts hot and dry conditions from the west will shift eastward later this week, allowing for a noticeable warm-up and shift towards spring-like conditions.
Canada news
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Drones are key to protecting the Arctic where humans can't, but getting them to work in the cold is a challenge

NATO requires affordable drones for effective monitoring and security in the challenging Arctic region.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

SnowBrains Forecast: Windy Warmup for the Northeast, With Up to 10 Inches in Quebec - SnowBrains

Wind and temperature changes are more significant than snowfall for Northeast resorts until Wednesday evening.
#polar-vortex
#extreme-cold
#extreme-weather
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

The weather sampler platter will wallop the U.S. this week: extreme heat in the south, downpours and snow in the east-with a side of the polar vortex | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

The weather sampler platter will wallop the U.S. this week: extreme heat in the south, downpours and snow in the east-with a side of the polar vortex | Fortune

Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Weather whiplash to sweep U.S. with simultaneous blizzard, polar vortex, and heat dome

Extreme weather is affecting nearly all U.S. regions simultaneously, including record heat in the Southwest, snow in the Great Lakes, Arctic cold in the Midwest and East, and heavy rain in Hawaii.
Science
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

Polar vortex split could bring brutal cold to Northeast. Will it impact NY?

A polar vortex split in the stratosphere will redirect Arctic air southward, bringing single-digit temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast later this month, with potential impacts extending to Tennessee and the Carolinas.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Blind Spot at the Top of the World

He had flown in from Mar-a-Lago and, he told me, was there to observe. The next day, he watched as Åsa Rennermalm, a Rutgers University professor who studies polar regions, sat onstage with European foreign ministers and spoke out against cuts to U.S. science funding. "A leading US Arctic scientist is on stage absolutely ripping her country to the delight of the audience," Dans wrote on X. "Embarassing." He punctuated his post with an American-flag emoji.
US politics
SF parents
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Don't lick that cold metal pole in winter-if you do, don't panic

Tundra tongue cases peaked in the 1950s among children, with remedies ranging from warm water to dangerous methods, causing injuries from mild bleeding to potential amputation.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

FAQ: What is wind chill, and why is it dangerous?

Wind chill is a measure of how quickly bodies lose heat when you combine low temperatures with high winds. And wind chill conditions can be dangerous. "The stronger the winds [and] the colder it is, the more likely you are to develop frostbite in a short amount of time or hypothermia," says Jessica Lee of the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center.
Public health
#arctic-air
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Environment

Here's what Boston meteorologists are saying about 'the potential for record-breaking cold' this weekend

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Environment

Here's what Boston meteorologists are saying about 'the potential for record-breaking cold' this weekend

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weather tracker: tropical cyclones hit Australia and Madagascar and -40C cold snap in northern Europe

Concurrent tropical cyclones caused severe coastal damage and flooding in Western Australia and Madagascar while Europe experienced contrasting wet and cold weather extremes.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Polar vortex disruption helps explain this weekend's extreme cold weather, despite climate misinformation

An arctic blast will bring record cold and unusual snow to parts of the US while climate change intensifies extreme weather.
Public health
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Cold weather alert issued as snow forecast to hit UK

A yellow Cold-Health Alert covers seven English regions, excluding London and the South East, as bitterly cold temperatures and snow increase risks for vulnerable people.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I was born and raised in Alaska. People are often surprised to learn about what my life there was really like.

Alaska features both extensive urban life and wilderness, with frequent flying and common small-plane ownership, and persistent misconceptions about daily life.
fromsilive
2 months ago

N.Y. weather: Blizzard warning issued for NYC; here's latest on rising snow projections, whiteout conditions

Residents should prepare for the worst of the storm late Sunday night, when snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. The weather service believes the heaviest snow will come down from 7 p.m. Sunday through about 12 p.m. Monday. The snow is expected to develop Sunday morning and afternoon, possibly mixing with rain at the onset before tapering off late Monday morning into Monday afternoon.
New York City
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

The Next Week Is Looking Sad For North American Snowfall

Many of us are riding the high of the recent major snowstorm wondering when the next big powder day will swing through. Unfortunately for most of North America, it looks like the snowy weather won't be returning anytime soon, or at least not for the next week. Meteorologist Chris Tomer 's Mountain Weather Update paints a rather sad picture for snowfall totals in North America between January 29th and February 5th.
Snowboarding
#anchorage
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago
Snowboarding

Alaska, A Place Known for Massive Snow Totals, Records Snowiest January in Recorded History - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
2 months ago
Snowboarding

Alaska, A Place Known for Massive Snow Totals, Records Snowiest January in Recorded History - SnowBrains

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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weather tracker: Winter storms cause death and outages across eastern north America

Severe winter storms, record snowfall, and extreme heat caused deaths, widespread power outages, and weather warnings across the US, Canada, Portugal, and Australia.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Another blast of freezing weather moves into the US south-east

Arctic cold and winter storms will hit the southeastern US, causing freezing temperatures, heavy snow, widespread power outages, and rare flurries in Florida.
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