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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome, and atmospheric river all at once

Saturday, March 14 by The Associated Press

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer (AP) — Nearly every part of the United States is getting walloped by wild weather or just about to be. Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus heat (38 Celsius-plus.) Two storms will dump snow by the foot... Read More.

Cooler Weather No Problem For Stillwater Polar Plunge

Tuesday, February 26 by Lyman James

Temperatures rose to around 55 degrees Saturday in Stillwater, and that did not stop people from taking part in the Polar Plunge. The swimming pool remained cold following a week of snow, sleet and freezing rain. However, that didn't stop the people who had the courage to jump in it to help raise money... Read More.

Polar Vortex Brings Cold Temperatures To United States – Warmer Weather On The Way

Thursday, January 31 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service gave out plenty of warning ahead of time before the nation was struck with bitter cold temperatures Wednesday. Most of the country from the Dakotas to New York saw a Wind Chill Warning. On Wednesday, areas up around Minnesota and Illinois saw wind chills as low as -57 degrees in... Read More.