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This curious groundhog isn't Punxsutawney Phil, but he (or she) sure is cute.

Six more weeks of winter? See how the groundhog scores against the climate record

February 2, 2022

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This curious groundhog isn't Punxsutawney Phil, but he (or she) sure is cute.

Map showing the historical probability of a white Christmas.

Interactive map: Your chances for having a white Christmas

December 10, 2021

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Map showing the historical probability of a white Christmas.

One tall tree decorated with white and gold Christmas lights stands among evergreens in a forest.

What are your chances for a white Christmas?

December 10, 2021

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One tall tree decorated with white and gold Christmas lights stands among evergreens in a forest.

An avalanche occurs at an elevation of 10,500 feet at Elk Point, Utah, in the Wasatch Mountain range.

Heading into backcountry snow? Check the forecasts first

December 2, 2021

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An avalanche occurs at an elevation of 10,500 feet at Elk Point, Utah, in the Wasatch Mountain range.

Snowy winter day.

U.S. Winter Outlook: Drier, warmer South, wetter North with return of La Nina

October 21, 2021

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Snowy winter day.

Flowing river in winter.

NOAA to issue 2021 U.S. Winter Outlook October 21

October 13, 2021

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climate outlooks

Flowing river in winter.

An infographic available for download in this story that shows the different between a stable polar vortex (globe on the left) over the Arctic and a disrupted polar vortex (globe on the right) that results in very cold temperatures southward over the United States and elsewhere.

Understanding the Arctic polar vortex

March 8, 2021

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extreme weather

An infographic available for download in this story that shows the different between a stable polar vortex (globe on the left) over the Arctic and a disrupted polar vortex (globe on the right) that results in very cold temperatures southward over the United States and elsewhere.

Snowstorm.

Get your snow smarts on: 9 forecast tools to use this winter

January 12, 2021

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Snowstorm.

A small, colorfully lit Christmas tree stands next to house after a heavy snowfall.

What are your chances for a white Christmas this year?

December 7, 2020

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historic climate record

A small, colorfully lit Christmas tree stands next to house after a heavy snowfall.

A car drives on a snow-covered local road in suburban northwest Chicago in 2018.

U.S. Winter Outlook: Cooler North, warmer South with ongoing La Nina

October 15, 2020

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A car drives on a snow-covered local road in suburban northwest Chicago in 2018.

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