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Piercing cold blast to feel subzero in central, northeastern US in time for 2018

Cold air rivaling that of the past 100 years for late December and early January will make it painful to be outdoors… More
Why do we celebrate New Year’s Day on Jan. 1?

Learn the history behind why we begin the new calendar year on the first day of January. More
Lake-effect snow machine to operate at full force this weekend

The end of Erie, Pennsylvania's, record-setting snow event is still days away as the lake-effect machine continues to… More
Arctic air to freeze New Year’s Eve revelers in Times Square as they kick off 2018

Revelers heading to New York City’s Times Square to ring in 2018 will face one of the coldest ball drops on record this… More
TRENDING: SpaceX rocket launch leaves eerie trail; Jumping from hot tub to snow

From an eerie rocket launch to a jump from a hot tub to the cold snow, here are the top viral videos of the week. More
Times Square isn't the only place dropping things to celebrate the New Year

The crystal ball dropped in Times Square isn't the only New Year's Eve celebration in the U.S. Here are some other… More

Storm to spread snow across Northeast this weekend

Major storm may eye US East Coast during first week of 2018

Weather News - December 30, 2017, 1:53:38 PM EST

Following a spell of dry weather along the Atlantic Seaboard early this coming week, a major storm is forecast to spin up just off the coast for the second half of the week.
Reed Timmer reports another round of lake-effect snow piling in Erie, Pennsylvania

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A couple days after a record 65 inches of snow, extreme meteorologist Reed Timmer reports more lake-effect snow dumped in the area causing hazardous road conditons and brutal cold temperatures.
Piercing cold blast to feel subzero in central, northeastern US in time for 2018

Weather News - December 30, 2017, 1:47:37 PM EST

Cold air rivaling that of the past 100 years for late December and early January will make it painful to be outdoors and may lead to damage in the central and northeastern United States.
Why is a ball dropped in Times Square on New Year's Eve?

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Today the ball drop is seen by millions in person, who flock to Times Square on New Year's Eve to see it drop at midnight.
Ice to pose travel hazards in central, southern US during New Year's Day weekend

Weather News - December 30, 2017, 11:05:40 AM EST

An area of freezing drizzle, freezing rain and sleet will create dangerous travel in parts of the South Central states during the New Year's Day weekend.
TRENDING: SpaceX rocket launch leaves eerie trail; Jumping from hot tub to snow

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From an eerie rocket launch causing a stir to a jump from a hot tub to the cold snow, here are the top viral videos of the week.
Lake-effect snow machine to operate at full force this weekend

Weather News - December 30, 2017, 12:45:04 PM EST

The end of Erie, Pennsylvania's, record-setting snow event is still days away as the lake-effect machine continues to operate this weekend.
Counting down the top 10 weather stories of 2017

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From a total solar eclipse, to a devastating hurricane season, this year had it all. Find out what events made our list of top 10 weather stories of 2017.
Arctic air to freeze New Year’s Eve revelers in Times Square as they kick off 2018

Weather News - December 30, 2017, 1:29:16 PM EST

Revelers heading to New York City’s Times Square to ring in 2018 will face one of the coldest ball drops on record this New Year’s Eve.
Dangerous road conditions as deep freeze grips country

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As icy conditions persist, millions should be careful and watch out for ice.
Dangerous cold could force postponement of Mummers Parade in Philadelphia

Weather News - December 30, 2017, 1:40:39 PM EST

Heavy winter attire will be a must for spectators and participants of the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia, on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018.
Watch what happens to boiling hot water in -34 degrees Fahrenheit

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Temperatures at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire dipped to a record low for December 28, reaching -34 degrees Fahrenheit at around 5 am. Adam Gill, who dumped a kettle of boiling water in hurricane-force winds, said the previous record of -31 degrees was set in 1933.
New tropical threat to threaten lives, property in the Philippines to start 2018

Weather News - December 30, 2017, 11:28:23 AM EST

Regardless of whether a new tropical depression or storm forms, heavy rain will spread across the Philippines at the start of 2018 and threaten more lives and property.
Does boiling hot water cool faster than cold water?

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In subzero temperatures, many people perform the fun experiment of tossing boiling hot water to see it freeze instantly. Does that mean hot water freezes faster than cold water? It's actually more complicated than you may think.
Key changes to winter weather warnings you need to know this season

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The National Weather Service implemented changes to its winter weather messaging to communicate their hazard messages more effectively.