Pre-Halloween snowstorm headed for Plains, Rockies with threat of ice in the central US
October 26, 2023

After cold air and snow blasted the Northern Rockies during the workweek, another developing storm...

Weather has Napa winemakers walking fine line between spectacular vintage and rot with late harvest
October 26, 2023

A historically stormy winter followed by a relatively cool spring and summer pushed Napa's grape...

ULA sets Christmas Eve launch date for Vulcan’s first mission with Moon lander
October 25, 2023

United Launch Alliance has set a Christmas Eve launch date for the maiden flight of...

Russian cosmonauts examine leaky radiator outside space station during spacewalk
October 25, 2023

Two Russian cosmonauts will examine a leaky backup radiator outside the International Space Station on...

What is frostbite?
October 25, 2023

It’s that time of year again when temperatures drop as winter arrives, so if you’re...

Yellowstone to close most entrances, roads Nov. 1 to prepare for winter
October 25, 2023

Halloween will be the last day park visitors will be able to drive through most...

What causes a halo around the Sun?
October 25, 2023

Have you ever looked up near the Sun and spotted a ring of color, as...

How did Hurricane Otis’ record intensification catch advanced forecast models by surprise?
October 25, 2023

As Hurricane Otis swirled north toward Mexico's Pacific coastline Tuesday, a "nightmare scenario" unfolded for...

Florida researchers developing system to forecast where smelly sargassum seaweed is headed
October 25, 2023

Over the summer, millions of pounds of sargassum floated onto Florida's east coast beaches, piling...

Bryan Norcross: Hurricanes Otis and Tammy both surprisingly and suddenly intensify
October 25, 2023

Hurricane Otis came ashore over the Acapulco metropolitan area on the southern coast of Mexico...