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Snow Sports

“The West Looks like a Better Bet.” A Forecaster on the Coming Super El Niño.

AccuWeather forecasters predict feet of snow for parts of the West, while warm storms and rain could leave the Northeast and Pacific Northwest dry.

Ella CobbOctober 16, 2026

News and Analysis

A Rare Super El Niño with "Godzilla Strength" Is Upon Us. Here's How it Could Derail Your Travel Plans.

Forecasters say a super El Niño could bring historic storms, severe flooding, and global weather disruptions this fall and winter. We talk to experts to find out how it will affect major travel destinations and how you can protect your trip.

Jen MurphySeptember 28, 2026

Wellness

A Doctor Explains How to Read Your Local Heat Index to Determine If It's Safe to Exercise Outdoors

Exercising outside in high temperatures can be a health hazard. Here's how to read your local index so you can recreate or work out with limited risk.

Ingrid Yang MDJuly 1, 20261

Environment

Heavy Flooding Forces Mass Evacuations and Major Road Closures in Glacier National Park

A prolonged, historic rainstorm has triggered evacuations at Many Glacier Hotel and shut down massive sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road. Here is how to navigate the closures and salvage your trip.

Madison DapcevichJune 30, 20261

Books & Media

Why Weathermen in Movies Always Get a Bad Rap

From 'Twister' to the new D-Day drama 'Pressure,' movies treat meteorologists as either punchlines or prophets who rely on vibes over data. In an era of climate chaos, it’s time we started respecting the science.

Matt GrossMay 14, 2026

Snow Sports

The Megastorm Skiers Have Been Waiting For Is Finally Here. How Will Your State Stack Up?

For the first time in months, many Americans woke up ahead of the weekend to an absolute dumping of snow. Outside spoke with two meteorologists to find out who is going to get the most snow where.

Madison DapcevichMarch 13, 2026

News and Analysis

Six More Weeks of Winter? Here's Where It'll Hit the Hardest.

From lingering cold snaps to more snow, here’s what forecasters expect across the U.S. going into spring.

Emilee CoblentzFebruary 2, 20261

Environment

This Week’s Powerful Winter Storm Leaves Dozens of National Parks Closed

As temperatures plunge and ice coats parts of the Southeastern United States, the National Park Service has closed visitor centers, caves, and scenic drives from Kentucky to Washington, D.C. Here is the full list of closures.

Owen ClarkeJanuary 26, 20262

News and Analysis

These are the Sunniest Cities in America, Ranked

Snag some much-needed vitamin D in these bright American getaways—including the Guinness World Record-holder for sunniest city on Earth.

Stephanie VermillionJanuary 4, 20262

Snow Sports

Here’s Where Experts Say This Weekend’s Polar Vortex Will Dump the Most Snow

As we head into the polar vortex, meteorologists are calling for up to a foot of snow in some parts of the U.S.

Madison DapcevichDecember 4, 2025

Environment

No Balmy Fall Here. This U.S. Peak Is Already Experiencing Historic Snowfall.

While much of the country is experiencing balmy temperatures this November, one U.S. peak is already buried under feet of snow

Frederick DreierNovember 17, 20251

Environment

These 4 States Will Have the Warmest Cities This Winter

Already planning your escape from the cold? Experts at AccuWeather and the 'Old Farmer's Almanac' forecast the warmest regions to explore this winter.

Emilee CoblentzNovember 7, 20254

Environment

A Snowstorm Hit Yellowstone. Chaos Ensued.

More than 30 vehicles were involved in mishaps after a snowstorm tore through the area. Now, park officials have reopened most of the roads that were closed for the last few days of the 2025 season before a full winter closure.

Owen ClarkeOctober 29, 2025

Environment

What to Expect from Tonight's Halloween Weather

Weather experts share where to expect spooky storms, chilly temps, and the best trick-or-treating weather tonight

Emilee CoblentzOctober 31, 20251

Environment

These States Will See the Coldest Weather This Winter

These will be the coldest places in America this winter, according to the 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac and AccuWeather's winter report

Emilee CoblentzOctober 2, 20251

Environment

Why Are the Leaves Already Changing? And What It Could Mean for Fall Brilliance.

Reports are rolling in of leaves changing early across western states. Here's what it could mean for how we experience fall this year.

Emilee CoblentzSeptember 2, 2025

Environment

This Year's Wildfire Season Is Going to Look Very Different. Here's Why.

This summer, a mix of early rain and record-breaking heat will converge upon the American West. Here’s what we can expect from this year’s wildfire season.

Corey BuhayJune 18, 2025

Environment

Violent Winds Battered Mount Washington. Scientists Went Outside to Play.

Meteorologists on America’s windiest mountain recently experienced historically violent gusts—and captured video of the chaos

Frederick DreierMarch 11, 2025

Exploration & Survival

The Cult of the Mountain-Town Weatherman

Alpine locales have their own microclimates, which makes forecasting a tricky business—and a local fixation. Who dares try their hand? A few brave amateur meteorologists. We talked to one of the most elusive to find out why.

Heather HansmanMarch 11, 2025

Culture

Persimmons, Sunspots, and Pig Spleens Are Used to Predict Winter Weather. But Which One Actually Works?

Predicting winter weather can part art, part science. These eight methods lean hard toward the art end of the spectrum.

Corey BuhayNovember 7, 2024

Weather

Latest Stories

“The West Looks like a Better Bet.” A Forecaster on the Coming Super El Niño.

A Rare Super El Niño with "Godzilla Strength" Is Upon Us. Here's How it Could Derail Your Travel Plans.

A Doctor Explains How to Read Your Local Heat Index to Determine If It's Safe to Exercise Outdoors

Heavy Flooding Forces Mass Evacuations and Major Road Closures in Glacier National Park

Why Weathermen in Movies Always Get a Bad Rap

The Megastorm Skiers Have Been Waiting For Is Finally Here. How Will Your State Stack Up?

Six More Weeks of Winter? Here's Where It'll Hit the Hardest.

This Week’s Powerful Winter Storm Leaves Dozens of National Parks Closed

These are the Sunniest Cities in America, Ranked

Here’s Where Experts Say This Weekend’s Polar Vortex Will Dump the Most Snow

No Balmy Fall Here. This U.S. Peak Is Already Experiencing Historic Snowfall.

These 4 States Will Have the Warmest Cities This Winter

A Snowstorm Hit Yellowstone. Chaos Ensued.

What to Expect from Tonight's Halloween Weather

These States Will See the Coldest Weather This Winter

Why Are the Leaves Already Changing? And What It Could Mean for Fall Brilliance.

This Year's Wildfire Season Is Going to Look Very Different. Here's Why.

Violent Winds Battered Mount Washington. Scientists Went Outside to Play.

The Cult of the Mountain-Town Weatherman

Persimmons, Sunspots, and Pig Spleens Are Used to Predict Winter Weather. But Which One Actually Works?

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