A warmer atmosphere has the potential to hold more moisture, which can contribute to heavier precipitation in any season, scientists say.

A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, and that’s why last weekend’s winter storm dumped more snow, sleet and freezing ...

The frigid temperatures, massive snow and deadly ice storm taking shape east of the Rockies might seem to conflict with life on a rapidly warming planet. But all of these things still happen, even ...

As cities bordering the Great Lakes dig out from heavy snowfalls and local forecasts warn of more to come, scientists are uncovering a complicated future for one of North America’s most dramatic ...

Warmer waters are fueling stronger, snowier storms—at least for now. Here’s how scientists think this phenomenon will evolve as the planet gets hotter. Steam is seen rising off a frozen Lake Michigan ...

Studies from her lab and others find that less snow is falling on mountains worldwide, and there’s more rain in the forecast. Satellites looking down on the Himalayas have recorded 13 fewer snowy days ...

A weak La Niña is now in place, and it's expected to last through the winter. That could have some influence on how much snow falls over parts of the U.S. this season. What is La Niña? La Niña is the ...

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