A warm and dry spring in the Pacific Northwest quickly depleted the seasonal snowpack, raising concern over summer water supplies and wildland fire risk....
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
Fierce winds carried plumes from fires burning on the Greek island of Chíos southwest over the bright sea surface. Read More…
The eastern United States sweltered under high heat and humidity in late June 2025, breaking temperature records across the Midwest and Northeast. Read More…...
A type of phytoplankton called coccolithophores, less common in waters off New England since around 2010, made an impressive appearance in summer 2025. Read...
The landslide struck a section of the Canadian river between Whitehorse and Lake Laberge and left a heap of debris large enough to narrow...
The glacier-covered Alaskan peak has a history of frequent, large avalanches. Read More…
An astronaut took this striking photo of a vast, freshwater lake in west-central Mexico, as well as the surrounding volcanic and urban landscapes. Read...
Phytoplankton imparted brilliant blues and greens to North Sea waters near the Scottish archipelago in June 2025. Read More…
With extreme drought gripping the state, firefighters are battling large blazes north of Silver City. Read More…

