The sun will come out tomorrow — but do you care? Maybe you’ve opted to partake in the two recently viral “lazy” trends: bed rotting, an indefinite state of sloth at any time of day, or hurkle-durkling, to lounge around in the morning when you should be seizing the day. The regret you feel when ignoring … Read more
Flowers are far from blooming, but allergies are blossoming in the worst way. As spring’s official start is still a week away — Tuesday, March 19 — many Americans have reported an increase in allergy-related symptoms earlier than usual. Allergy season typically begins around April when high levels of pollen are disbursed throughout the air, … Read more
It’s quite literally a rain check. The InterContinental Singapore is offering a voucher for a one-night stay to guests whose planned activities get rained out. “I was chatting with a group of friends about what’s next in luxury travel and one of them jokingly commented that being able to guarantee good weather would be the … Read more
As my pal Jonny reminds me, “March is not a month, it’s a command.” Let’s get to it folks, but first, a look at what we’ll be stepping in, through, and over in the days to come. The energy builds this month, from mellow to crescendo, as we start out skinny-dipping in the moon waters … Read more
Multiple flights from the DC area got a roaring start to London over the weekend with help from near-record jet stream winds over the Mid-Atlantic. According to FlightAware, the flight from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London Heathrow International Airport (IAD) arrived 45 minutes early, and the wind and flight speed data can help explain why. Travelers on Flight 22 can thank the … Read more
Millions are wishing one young girl a happy birthday after her ruined surprise party went viral on British social media. A BBC meteorologist made an accidental on-air gaffe Friday when she revealed that her family was planning a surprise birthday party for her niece. The blunder occurred when weather forecaster Kawser Quamer was asked by … Read more
Snow shoveling may not be everyone’s favorite activity, especially when you wake up to find your home’s driveway covered. However, the winter task could be an intensive workout that burns calories. Omni Calculator provides a free online calculator to calculate the number of calories burned during a workout. The result will vary based on your weight. But for example, a person weighing … Read more
Millions of Americans in the nation’s busiest corridor along the Northeast will soon experience weather whiplash, going from record February warmth to a potential nor’easter next week that will bring heavy rains, gusty winds and plowable snow, with even much of the I-95 corridor in play for snowfall. First, Friday and Saturday will be record-setting as temperatures climb into … Read more
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. – Every Feb. 2, America turns to the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, for a sliver of hope that the cold winter will end sooner rather than later. That is where a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil is roused from a stump on Gobbler’s Knob each year. Legend has it that if the large rodent … Read more
After a wintry mix of freezing rain and snow struck the Midwest on Tuesday, the system is now on the move, and its winter weather impacts are being seen in the Northeast and New England. The National Weather Service said that the resurgence of warm air and moisture pushing north and eastward over retreating cold … Read more
Don’t freeze up when it comes to snow removal this winter. In just a few days, the New York area has been blanketed with more snow and ice than it has seen in the past few years. Naturally, many a local’s frigid-weather management skills may have gone cold in the interim. Fortunately, experts have recently … Read more
With New York City becoming colder than Antarctica this week and much of the country experiencing temperatures below freezing, hypothermia is top of mind. Deaths from exposure to extreme cold have been reported this week from Seattle to Milwaukee and Mississippi. Here are the warning signs you might have hypothermia — and the ways to … Read more
Spoiler alert: This may be why mold is growing in your home. Although many people shut their windows and seal their homes in the winter to keep the cold air out and the warm air in, this move may be hazardous for your home and health. “The data shows a strong correlation between Brits making … Read more
Keep these tips in mind when the weather outside is frightful. They just might come in handy this weekend as the tri-state area is expecting a blowout snowstorm that could bring a foot of the white stuff upstate and give the Big Apple its first taste of significant snow — or possibly a yucky wintery … Read more
A new study has identified a growing concern compelling American homeowners to take action for their homes and families: over the next five years, a third of Americans believe severe weather events will leave their homes without power more often. The poll of 2,000 US homeowners found three in four have made improvements to their … Read more
Millions of Americans across the eastern half of the U.S. could be in for a messy weekend as computer models start to come into agreement that a developing storm system could produce heavy snow, severe weather and heavy rain in a matter of days. The FOX Forecast Center stresses that the system is still several … Read more
As colder weather settles in over parts of the U.S., thousands of electric blankets and throws have been recalled due to reports of them overheating, melting or even catching fire. Approximately 30,000 Berkshire Blanket Heated Throws and Blankets (branded as L.L. Bean) in various colors and patterns were recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety … Read more
Major cities in the Northeast, like New York City and Philadelphia, have broken records regarding snowfall – but not because there’s too much of the white stuff. Instead, it’s because it has been nearly 22 months since those cities have seen an inch of snow in a single calendar day from a winter weather event. … Read more
A winter storm rolled through the Central Plains, including a large part of Kansas, as millions of Americans made their way home from the Thanksgiving holiday. The first snow of the holiday season brought bitter cold across the Central Plains, while precipitation was forecast to head through the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday. Winter … Read more
Large surf kept many onlookers at bay over the Thanksgiving Day holiday along beaches of the country’s fiftieth state as a combination of storm systems over the Pacific produced gigantic swells. Forecast models showed waves reaching between 20-30 feet, but heights likely reached much higher, as forecasters said 50-foot waves were possible on some north … Read more