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Topic: Winter

A fierce Nor’easter sprawls across the U.S. Northeast on January 27, 2015, in this Suomi NPP nighttime satellite image.

Are record snowstorms proof that global warming isn’t happening?

January 30, 2017

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A fierce Nor’easter sprawls across the U.S. Northeast on January 27, 2015, in this Suomi NPP nighttime satellite image.

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

Seeing shadows: How the groundhog stacks up against the climate record

February 2, 2017

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historic climate record

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

You're going to need more than warm outerwear to outsmart winter weather. Try our 8 online tools to use before stepping out.

Besides it being really cold outside, what is the polar vortex exactly?

December 14, 2016

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You're going to need more than warm outerwear to outsmart winter weather. Try our 8 online tools to use before stepping out.

Flooding in Annapolis, Maryland.

Winter high tide outlook now available

December 12, 2016

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Flooding in Annapolis, Maryland.

Winter ready.

Winter weather safety: How to prepare for cold, snow, ice and more

November 30, 2016

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Winter ready.

Traveling in winter weather.

Getting traction: Tips for traveling in winter weather

November 30, 2016

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Traveling in winter weather.

U.S. winter temperature (left) and precipitation (right) outlooks for 2016-17.

The Climate Prediction Center’s Mike Halpert talks about NOAA’s Winter Outlook

October 20, 2016

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U.S. winter temperature (left) and precipitation (right) outlooks for 2016-17.

A snowstorm on Washington's National Mall in March 2015. NOAA issued its 2016 Winter Outlook today.

U.S. Winter Outlook 2016 predicts warmer, drier South and cooler, wetter North

October 20, 2016

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A snowstorm on Washington's National Mall in March 2015. NOAA issued its 2016 Winter Outlook today.

A winter night.

NOAA to issue U.S. Winter Outlook on October 20

October 13, 2016

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A winter night.

Birch branches covered with hoarfrost.

When does the climate record say you can expect the season's first snow?

September 29, 2016

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historic climate record

Birch branches covered with hoarfrost.

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