As another winter storm hits Western North Carolina and other regions, here's what to know about deciphering forecaster terms.

A warming Arctic can stretch the polar vortex, a high-altitude air ribbon, one says. The “wobble” can disrupt the jet stream, ...

When it comes to winter weather and icy roads, surface temperature often matters more than the air temperature you see in a forecast. Surface temperature refers to the actual temperature of the ground ...

Winter weather forecasts use specific terms that can be confusing to the general public. The "feels like" temperature and wind chill describe how weather conditions feel to the human body. A winter ...

A winter buzzword, explained.

There’s no denying it. It’s really December. -40 -20 0 20 32 Source: NOAA Two separate shots of cold Arctic air moving down from Canada are predicted to send temperatures across a portion of the ...

Rapid Stratospheric Temperature Spikes Over the Arctic When temperatures in the polar stratosphere suddenly climb, climate analysts instantly recognize this as one of the most critical warning signs.