Quick Reference What this is: 29 traditional spring weather lore sayings, sorted by rain, March, April, May, and June. Headline rain rule: Rain before 7 means clear before 11. Rain after 7 means rain all day. Spring saint days to watch: St. Joseph (March 19), Lady Day (March 25), All Fool’s Day (April 1), May
Water devils and waterspouts are an impressive natural phenomenon. Learn more about these “sea serpents.”
You’ve probably heard of the term, but how much do you know about these storms?
Many people dream of a white Christmas but sometimes snow comes early. Check out these historic Thanksgiving storms that created havoc on this late November holiday.
Quick Reference Annual U.S. lightning deaths: About 20 people. Undocumented injuries are likely several times the official ~300. Annual U.S. lightning flashes: About 25 million cloud-to-ground strikes. 30-30 Rule: If you see lightning and count to 30 before hearing thunder, the storm is within 6 miles. Go inside. Wait time: Stay indoors for at least
In 2004, some very unlikely places experienced a white Christmas.
Quick Reference #1 worst weather city: Quillayute, Washington. 240 cloudy days a year, 83 percent humidity, 210 days of rain. Rainiest: Hilo, Hawaii. 128 inches of rain a year across 277 rainy days. Snowiest pair: Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Top five coldest, top three snowiest. Ranked by: cloud cover, rain, snow, humidity, and
