The 5 snowiest places in the US, ranked by annual inches. Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Alta, Valdez, and Mount Washington lead the list by a huge margin.
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The 10 cloudiest states in the US, ranked by fewest full-sunshine days. Washington, Vermont, Alaska, and the Great Lakes belt lead the list.
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The yummy earthy scent of that first rain has a name: petrichor. We explain where it comes from.
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Learn all about the many cloud formations that are often mistaken for the real thing, photos included!
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How can a simple stick made of balsam fir be an accurate weather predictor? Do they really work? Learn the science behind nature and see for yourself!
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The Dog Days of summer run July 3 to August 11 each year. They are usually the hottest and most...
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Five US destinations made for storm watchers: Florida, Colorado, the Texas Panhandle, Arizona's Huachuca Mountains, and Tornado Alley Kansas. NOAA data.
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Isn't winter over? What does this kind of snow have to do with spring? Find out!
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Here's a list of things you may not know about this land of extremes.
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Who knew that there were so many different types of fog, each forming under different conditions? Learn about them here!
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