We’ve been accustomed to sustained stretches of weather during the summer months. In Old Man Winter’s house, this gets thrown out the window! Here's why things get so crazy during the winter months.

High above our heads, far beyond the clouds we see from the ground, a powerful current of air circles the planet. The jet stream plays a major role in shaping weather patterns and influencing our climate.

In the past week and a half, our area has only seen uninterrupted Sun for just a handful of hours. It's the first sign that a classic wintertime weather pattern is making its mark.

The penultimate month of the year finished colder and drier than average. Here's everything you need to know about November's weather.

Turkey Day this year has checked in much colder and snowier than average. Here's where thanksgiving usually stands weatherwise, plus some outliers.

While messy weather is in line for Thanksgiving, this does not compare to 75 years ago, where feet of snow fell in our area. Several records made here still stand today. Here's how this event became so impactful.

SSWs, for short, can allow bitterly cold air to work into our area. With a SSW possible next week, here's what you need to know.

Over the weekend, much of California was battered with rain from an atmospheric river event. Here's how much the Golden State was impacted, plus a look behind-the-scenes at the culprit.

Mother Nature brings her entire deck of cards during the winter- from rain to snow, with sleet, freezing rain, and even graupel- in between. Here's how they all form, and their effects on our day-to-day lives.

Forecasting winter is tough. It is the most unpredictable season, thanks to a very active jet stream. Here's how we can forecast the future by looking at the past.

Fetch, or the distance that winds blow over open water, is a crucial tool for lake-effect snow forecasting. Here's more, including how it applies to today's snowfall.

Talk about a flip! While starting hot and dry, October finished cool, wet, and windy. Here's how last month fared against the climatological "norms".

Hurricane Melissa is still churning in the Atlantic basin, though has already set multiple records while slamming Jamaica. Here are all the ingredients that set up this perfect storm.

An oceanic phenomenon off of South America is one of the biggest players to shape winters across the Valley. Here's how ENSO can shape weather across the world.

One way we can strengthen our knowledge of the atmosphere is through the use of weather satellites. These instruments, high in space, can tell us about the weather across the world.

Now that our area is done with true warmth, drivers have to take some extra caution when navigating the roads. Today, we'll spotlight two concerns: rogue leaves and tricky potholes.

Before meteorologists get to see any weather, it is predicted through the use of weather models. Here's how they (with the help of supercomputers) are able to predict it.

It's the centerpiece of autumn: fall foliage. We can blame a small pigment named chlorophyll for this stunning sight.

While the last few months have been nothing short of calm, Mother Nature can bring some strong, unexpected weather, leading to a tragic loss of life. Here's a look at some deadly weather and how we can avoid it.

With the first chance of near-freezing temperatures over the next two nights, here's the difference between two words that have a big impact for your gardens.