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Groundhog Day 2025: Will winter linger? Or will spring prevail?

How climate conditions brought historic snow, record-low temps to the U.S. South

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#PLANETNOAA PODCAST

Diver conducting fish survey on Gray's Reef with a variety of invertebrates including soft coral, finger sponge, and a few fish.

Planet NOAA Podcast Episode 11: Close-up on corals

Episode 11: Close-up on corals

SANCTUARIES

Education

Sanctuaries

Elementary Students in NOAA Climate Stewards project from New York. In 2017, Climate Stewards became Planet Stewards, with an expanded scope to include a wider range of NOAA topics related to understanding and protecting our environment.

Educators: Go green, think blue! Register for Students for Zero Waste Week

WEATHER & CLIMATE DATA

Weather

A groundhog raises its paw and squints its eyes in the bright sunlight.

Grading the groundhogs

Freezing rain in your forecast? Stay safe, stay warm