Summer Heat Hits Southeastern Australia
Summer Heat Hits Southeastern Australia

January brought blistering extremes Down Under as record temperatures scorched the nation’s southeast.

Winter Grips Japan
Winter Grips Japan

The country’s northern regions are accustomed to snow, but unrelenting storms have snarled transportation and caused other challenges this winter.

A Grand, Snow-Rimmed Canyon
A Grand, Snow-Rimmed Canyon

A dusting of white highlighted the Colorado Plateau around the deep gorge, while shadows created a visual illusion.

A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina
A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina

In late January 2026, a strong, moisture-laden storm dropped snow across nearly the entire state, spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic Coast.

Milano Cortina 2026
Milano Cortina 2026

About 2,900 Olympic athletes have converged on northern Italy to sort out who is the GOAT—or perhaps the stoat.

Cracking Antarctic Sea Ice
Cracking Antarctic Sea Ice

Icebreakers play a critical role in delivering supplies to America’s largest research base in Antarctica.

Seasons Change in Southwest Virginia
Seasons Change in Southwest Virginia

From autumn color to a winter-white finish, forested areas around Blacksburg trade foliage for snow over the span of two months.

Extreme January Cold
Extreme January Cold

Following a significant winter storm, frigid temperatures lingered in late January 2026 across a vast swath of the U.S.

The West Faces Snow Drought
The West Faces Snow Drought

Very wet—but very warm—weather in the western U.S. has left many mountainous regions looking at substantial snowpack deficits.