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Atmospheric River bringing steady stream of rainfall to Northwest US.
The Pacific Northwest has recently been flooded by an atmospheric river, which has brought heavy snowfall and unceasing rain to…Visual Crossing / December 5, 2023

Alaska, Anchorage Breaks The November Snow Record And Major “Lake Effect” Snow Update
In November 2023, Anchorage, Alaska, experienced a shocking 39.1 inches of snowfall, making it the snowiest November on record for…Visual Crossing / November 25, 2023

What is lake effect snow, and how does it form?
Lake effect snow, as the name says, is the snow that falls due to the effect of nearby lakes. It…Visual Crossing / November 21, 2023

How to Prepare for Holiday Travel in Winter Weather
Winter vacations give a unique holiday experience filled with fun activities and priceless time spent with loved ones. If you…Visual Crossing / November 15, 2023

Why Weather Systems Move from West to East
In the United States and other mid-latitude regions, weather systems predominantly move from west to east. This is due to…Visual Crossing / November 10, 2023

The Best Ways to Prepare For The Upcoming Winter
Weather Winter in the United States can be a breathtaking and enchanted season with snowfall during peak season. However, this…Visual Crossing / October 31, 2023

How Well Do Solar Panels Work in the Winter?
Most of us already know about Solar Panels and what they do. However, not a lot of us are familiar…Visual Crossing / October 26, 2023

US Winter Forecast for the 2023-2024 Season
The upcoming winter season in the US will see a significant variations in weather. The central and eastern part of…Visual Crossing / October 19, 2023

Beaufort And Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale – A Quick Glance
The Beaufort Wind Scale The Beaufort Wind Scale measures wind speed on land and sea, observing the effects of the…Visual Crossing / October 12, 2023

What To Expect In An El Niño Winter
For the first time in a several years, this winter will experience the El Niño phenomenon's significant influence on the…Visual Crossing / October 5, 2023

Ophelia Storm 2023 Update
On Thursday, September 21st, an area of low pressure began to form and gain organization along the Southeastern US coastline.…Visual Crossing / September 26, 2023

8 catastrophic floods in 11 days around the world
Researchers suggest that climate change probably influences rainfall and flooding, although pinpointing the exact nature of this connection can pose…Visual Crossing / September 20, 2023













