Freeze warning, cold advisory? Be familiar with these official winter weather terms
The National Weather Service changed several of its winter weather terms in October 2024. Here is what they new terms mean.
Earth’s north magnetic pole is on the move again
Earth’s magnetic north is not static. Like an anchorless buoy pushed by ocean waves, the magnetic field is constantly on the move as liquid iron sloshes around in the planet’s outer core.
How hot was it in Oregon in 2024? What data shows as state extends string of warm years
This past year was the sixth-hottest on record, but was also wetter than average and set records for wildfire. Here's what to ...
What is the coldest temperature Colorado has ever reached?
Temperatures in Colorado are expected to plunge well under zero degrees this weekend. How do they stack up against the ...
Will Portland see snow in late January? NOAA weather outlook released
As Arctic air blankets the eastern United States, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its latest ...
Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run in Forsyth
FORSYTH, Mo. — A man from Forsyth is dead after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident Friday night. According ...
Multnomah County officials say they are better prepared for severe winter storms
When strong winds and ice cut through Portland last year, it exposed frailty in Multnomah County’s extreme weather response.
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From LA wildfires to hurricanes, immigrants help rebuild after disasters. Some may face deportation
While firefighters battled blazes in the Los Angeles area this week, Alejandro, a 55-year-old from Mexico, was one of several day laborers leading cleanups near scorched neighborhoods in ...
Knox County, Galesburg, open warming shelters as cold moves in
The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting bitter cold for the Quad Cities region beginning Sunday and lasting through Tuesday, with wind chills as low as five to 20 degrees below zero.  The ...
US regulators drop proposal that would have made boats slow down to protect whales
NC charter fishermen and officials expressed concern that the rule, intended to protect endangered North Atlantic right ...
Another Arctic blast is here, but how much colder than ‘normal’ is it really?
A large part of the U.S. is getting hit with another Arctic blast, adding to an already cold January 2025. Forecasters expect ...