Natural Signs of a Bad Winter

The Paita sailors, who frequently navigate along the coast in small craft, either to the north or the south of that port, name this countercurrent the current of "El Niño" (the child Jesus) because it has been observed to appear immediately after Christmas.

In 2004, some very unlikely places experienced a white Christmas.

Where is the foggiest area in the U.S.? When is fog most likely to occur? You'll find the answers here.

For some areas, it’s time to break out the snow shovel. Here are a few facts to think about when you clear the driveway.

If it seems that weather is more precarious today than in years past, guess again. America has always had strange weather events.

Ouch, that hurts. Hail is just frozen raindrops, but they can range in size from a small pea to a grapefruit.