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Hurricane Florence Sept 2018

Hurricane Names for the 2020 Hurricane Season

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is in full swing. See the list of hurricane names for this year—...
Rainbows over Bryce Canyon

What is a Rainbow? | How Rainbows Form

What is a rainbow? Most everyone has seen a rainbow sometime in their life, but do you know how...
Wilson Bentley

The First Snowflake Photographer, Wilson Bentley

Is there any truth to the old saw, “No two snowflakes are alike”? Wilson A. Bentley, a farmer and...
Alphabet from Space

Reading the Weather: The Alphabet from Space

We’ve all gazed at the clouds, and seen different shapes such as animals or faces, right? Here’s a...
Sniffles

What a Stuffy Nose Teaches Us About A Heat Wave

Are you celebrating winter with the dreaded common cold? It may be miserable, but it is showing you...
Extra! Dec 2015 Weather

“It Was So Cold That . . .”

Canadians know cold. And when they talk about it, you pay attention. These reports caught our eye,...
Snowy Mountains

First Snow: Polish the Skis and Snowboards

November opened with cool temperatures and good snow in the West. That whoop you are hearing is all...
Weather Seasons

How Accurate Is The Old Farmer's Almanac's Weather Forecast?

How accurate was The Old Farmer’s Almanac weather forecast this past year? Here’s how our 2019–2020...
Weather Conditions

How The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts The Weather

Every year, folks ask us … “How does The Old Farmer’s Almanac predict the weather?” As America’s...
Hurricane Isabel 2003

2020 Hurricane Season Forecast

Hurricane season 2020 officially began on June 1. See this year’s hurricane forecast—including...
Rain Garden

Create a Rain Garden: Two Designs and Plant List

With a rain garden, use—don’t lose—the torrent of rain water that falls on your paved areas and...
Sundog

What Are Sundogs? Rainbows Beside the Sun!

Ever seen a rainbow-colored patch of light on the side of the Sun? This is called a “sundog” (or “...
Rural Hay Bales

Summer Weather Forecast 2020: Hot Weather Continues Into August

Ready for August? We predicted that summer weather would be warmer than average this summer, and it...
Morning Glory Blue

Predicting the Weather With Plants

Wondering what the weather will be today? Look no further than your garden! These weather-...
Cricket

Predict the Temperature with Cricket Chirps

We all know the evening sound of a cricket. Did you know the number of cricket chirps report the...
Lightning Fork

Lightning Storms: 10 Safety Tips You Should Know

Lightning can be awewome to watch but, yes, it can be dangerous and even deadly. Did you know:...
Classifying Clouds

Cloud Guide: Types of Clouds and Weather They Predict!

By observing clouds, you can often predict the incoming weather! See our Guide to Clouds with...
Cloud Shapes 5: What Do You See?

How Do Clouds Form?

Normally, our sky explorations involve the Moon and planets. But the practical effects on our lives...
Noctilucent Clouds

Noctilucent Clouds: They Come From Outer Space!

They’re back! It’s noctilucent cloud season! Every summer, eerie electric-blue clouds ripple across...
Mushroom Rain Cloud

Rare Cloud Formations and Cool Pictures

One of the enjoyable pastimes of weather addiction is cloud watching. Here are some rare and unsual...
Cow

Can Animals Predict the Weather? Animal Proverbs

Observe animals and you’ll see that they, too, have their own ways of predicting the weather. Here...
Rainclouds over Farm Field

Weather Lore for May

Some people rely more on weather lore than the weatherman. Here are some of our favorite weather...
Tornado Touch Ground

How to Survive a Tornado: Tornado Safety Tips

Did you know that the United States has the highest incidence of tornadoes in the world? Before you...
Hurricane

Retired Atlantic Hurricane Names

Did you know that hurricane names could be retired? Find out why some names are no longer used for...
Cherry blossoms on branch

Spring Weather Forecast 2020: A Slow Start?

Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner! Will we be graced with a warm start to the...
Bunny Rabbit at Easter

Why Baby Animals are Born in Spring

Why are baby farm animals typically born in the spring? And why do we have an “Easter Bunny”? Enjoy...
Lion in March

March Weather 2020: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb?

Let’s talk about the weather for March 2020. According to weather folklore, if March “comes in like...
Grosbeak

2020 Great Backyard Bird Count | Citizen Science Projects

Join a citizen science project! If you can count birds, bees, or garden bugs, you’ve got the skills...
Sublimation

How Snow Disappears Without Melting

Ever noticed how snow will disappear without melting? Even in sub-freezing weather, the frost on...
American Football (NFL)

Super Bowl Weather Records

It’s time for Super Bowl 2020! Let’s take a look back at some weather records from Super Bowls past...
Red Sky

Weather Sayings and Their Meanings

Ever heard the saying, “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight”? Long before meteorologists reported...
Groundhog in Snow

February Forecast Update: Winter Weather Ahead for Groundhog Day and Beyond

The two most important events of the year for many both occur on the same day this year—Sunday,...
Icicles on Tree

Windchill Chart for the United States

This updated Wind Chill Chart helps you understand how cold it “feels” outside—by combining the...
Winter Storm

Are You Prepared for the Next Blizzard?

Are you really prepared for the next blizzard? Let’s check. Here are five easy ways to be better...
Wool Socks

How to Keep Warm in Winter

Where I live, winter temperatures are often in the single digits, but no matter where you live,...
Hurricane (Once in a Hundred Years)

What "Once In A Hundred Years" Really Means

From time to time, when a major weather event occurs, I see it described as a “once in a hundred...
Snowy Garden Gnomes

The Beauty and Benefits of Snow in the Garden

Whatever you may think of snow (and snow removal!), remember the old saying, “A good winter with...
When is First Day of Winter?

Winter Solstice 2020: The First Day of Winter

The winter solstice is Monday, December 21, 2020. This is the astronomical first day of winter in...
Ice Skates

Ice Thickness Safety Chart

How thick does ice have to be to drive a truck? Skate on? Go ice fishing? Before you go out, check ...
Winter Road

Winter Car Emergency Kit

Keep the following supplies in your winter car kit. Emergencies can happen to anyone. Prepare for...
Umbrella in the Rain

A Chance of Rain: What Does This Really Mean?

You’ve probably weather forecasts say “80% chance of rain.” What does this really mean? Probably...
Christmas Postcard

Christmas Weather Forecast 2019: Will It Snow on Christmas?

Will it be a white Christmas this year? Will it snow for Christmas? Here is the 2019 Christmas...

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