The terrain near the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers is topographically varied compared to the relatively flat Midwest. Read More…
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
The highest point in the Indian Ocean, this 2-million-year-old volcano is rarely snowy. Read More…
The Antarctic island served as a winter base for early 20th century polar explorers. Read More…
People have long noticed that the waters around Cabo Frio are unusually cool. Read More…
In ancient Greek and Roman times, the lush emerald isle of Ireland was called out for its long frosty seasons. Read More…
The Alaskan stratovolcano has not come to life in thousands of years. Read More…
The name “icicle” frequently shows up in and around the Bavarian-inspired town of Leavenworth in Washington state. Read More…
The Labrador Current transports ice southward, where it melts in warmer open water. Read More…
The state’s balmy winter weather influenced the names of multiple central Florida communities. Read More…
