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- Looks as Extreme as the Paris Heat
During a Paris heat wave, fashion designers presented bold runway collections while attendees struggled to stay cool amid sweltering temperatures.
- How to Handle a Heat Wave? Advice From Glassblowers, Death Valley Park Rangers and Firefighters.
Professionals who routinely work in over 100°F heat recommend hydrating early, taking shade breaks, and acclimating gradually to cope with heat waves.
- Heat Wave Updates: New York Hits 100 Degrees as High Temperatures Stifle Eastern U.S.
New York City reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit, tying a July 2 record, as dangerous heat affects 163 million people across the eastern U.S.
- Europe Is Sweltering. Here’s What That Looks Like
Several European countries set temperature records this week, highlighting a severe heatwave affecting the region.
- A Rainy Japanese Rock Festival Proved They Could Weather Anything
Extreme weather at Fuji Rock Festival tested infrastructure and staff resilience, yet the event succeeded through improvisation and communal effort.
- Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads
Waymo temporarily suspended service in six cities after videos emerged showing two of its autonomous vehicles stalled on flooded streets in Atlanta.
- Yearning for Sun, New Yorkers Soak Up the Sauna - The New York Times
New Yorkers celebrated warm weather by gathering in swimsuits at the Culture of Bathe-ing Festival's waterfront sauna event.
- Heat Wave in California and Other Western States Wilts a More Air-Conditioned U.S. - The New York Times
A heat wave in California and other Western states, with temperatures up to 40 degrees above normal, underscores how more US homes have recently added air-conditioning.
- Record Heat Meets a Major Snow Drought Across the West - The New York Times
Unseasonably high temperatures are compounding a snow drought in the Western U.S., threatening a key water source for the region.
- How to Get Back Into Running This Spring - The New York Times
A guide for runners sidelined by a brutal winter season provides actionable advice on how to safely and effectively get back into running this spring.
- Wild Weather Shift Jolts the Mid-Atlantic With Snow - The New York Times
A rapid weather change brought sudden snowfall to the Mid-Atlantic, including Washington, D.C., after a warm, sunny Wednesday.
- Spring Allergy Season Is Coming. Here’s How to Make It Less Miserable. - The New York Times
Starting allergy treatments like antihistamines or nasal sprays several weeks before spring begins can reduce symptom severity throughout the season.
- New Yorkers Embrace the First Warm Day of the Season - The New York Times
After a long, frigid winter, New Yorkers shed layers and flocked to parks on the first warm day of the season.
- Powder’s Siren Song: The Risks and Rewards of Backcountry Skiing - The New York Times
A series of fatal avalanches this winter in North America and Europe has intensified scrutiny of backcountry skiing's inherent risks, prompting reflection on safety practices.
- These Skiers Cleared Out as Group That Would Be Hit by Avalanche Arrived - The New York Times
A group of skiers who evacuated their cabins before the storm avoided an avalanche that struck a party that arrived later and chose to stay.
- A terminal weather app with ASCII animations driven by real-time weather data
A Rust terminal app called weathr displays real-time weather as animated ASCII scenes with rain, snow, thunderstorms, and day/night cycles.
- January’s Winter Storm Was Brutal. So Are the Heating Bills. - The New York Times
January's winter storm led to high heating bills, but rising energy prices and utility charges may be equally to blame.
- After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy - The New York Times
Eight skiers were killed and one presumed dead in the deadliest avalanche in modern California history, with six survivors.
- Shivering Americans Snap Up Firewood as Winter Grinds On - The New York Times
Weeks of freezing temperatures and winter storms across the US have driven up demand for firewood and manufactured fire logs.
- 18 Days, 20 Lives: New Yorkers Who Didn’t Survive the Cold - The New York Times
Twenty New Yorkers, including a grandmother, dancer, dispatcher, and feral cat colony inhabitant, died during 18 days of freezing weather.
- The Latest Victim of a Snowless West: Dog Sledding - The New York Times
The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge permanently cancels its major competition after three consecutive years of snowless conditions forced cancellations.
- What to Know About the Cold Snap in NYC This Weekend - The New York Times
Another arctic blast will bring dangerously cold temperatures to New York City, prompting city agencies to open warming centers and check on vulnerable populations.
- NYC Is Still Covered in Grimy Snow and Ice. Will It Ever Melt? - The New York Times
A weeks-old New York snowstorm has left city sidewalks coated in sooty, treacherous ice that remains unmelted, frustrating pedestrians and trapping cars.
- Recipes to Cook During a Snowstorm - NYT Cooking
NYT Cooking staff recommend 17 hearty dishes like shepherd's pie, chili, and goulash to cook during a snowstorm for warmth and comfort.
- A Closer Look at Mamdani’s Custom Carhartt Jacket - The New York Times
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wore a custom Carhartt jacket during a snowstorm, designed with input from the first lady.
- Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels - The New York Times
The Western US faces record snow drought as warm temperatures and extremely low snowfall jeopardize water resources for the year.
- Snow, Ice, Parking Hell: It’s a Tough Winter to Be a New York City Mover - The New York Times
New York City moving crews face exacerbated difficulties in winter due to snow, ice, and parking issues, compounding usual challenges of narrow hallways and walk-ups.
- How to Prepare Your Home for a Winter Storm - The New York Times
The New York Times article offers detailed steps for preparing a home for a winter storm, including heating, insulation, and emergency supplies to stay warm and safe.
- Winter Storm: How to Prepare and Stay Safe in Extreme Cold Weather - The New York Times
Extreme cold weather poses widespread health risks beyond frostbite and hypothermia, affecting nearly every part of the body.
- Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights In Anticipation of Powerful Winter Storm - The New York Times
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights over the weekend in anticipation of frigid weather and ice across much of the country.
- America Prepares for a Snowy Shutdown Ahead of Major Storm - The New York Times
A major winter storm threatens over 180 million people from the Rockies to New England with snow, ice, and bitter cold, prompting travel cancellations and shutdowns.
- New York Could See Its Biggest Snowfall in Years - The New York Times
New York is forecast to receive its heaviest snowfall in years starting Sunday, with the National Weather Service warning of significant travel disruptions.
- Eulogy for Dark Sky, a data visualization masterpiece (2023)
Dark Sky's iOS app was a data visualization masterpiece whose design and hyperlocal accuracy Apple failed to fully replicate after acquiring and sunsetting it.
- How to Stay Warm in Winter - The New York Times
The New York Times offers elevated recommendations for cold-weather essentials to help readers stay warm throughout winter.
- Winter Storms Ease Drought in California, for Now - The New York Times
Recent winter storms have eased drought conditions in California, but experts caution it's too early to predict the remainder of the rainy season.
- Heavy Rain and King Tides Cause Flooding in California - The New York Times
Drenching rainstorms combined with king tides caused highway closures and a regional airport shutdown in California.
- New Year’s Eve Crowds Brave Cold at NYC’s Times Square to Ring in 2026 - The New York Times
Thousands of spectators from around the world gathered in New York City's Times Square to celebrate New Year's Eve 2026 despite cold and blustery weather.
- Winter Storm Batters Minnesota, Bringing ‘Potentially Life-Threatening Travel Conditions’ - The New York Times
Winter storm causes whiteouts and life-threatening travel conditions in Minnesota, with more heavy snow expected through Monday.
- New York Receives Its Heaviest Snowfall in Nearly 4 Years, Disrupting Flights - The New York Times
New York City experienced its heaviest snowfall in nearly four years, with Central Park recording over four inches for the first time since January 2022, causing flight disruptions.
- California Prepares for More Rain After a Soggy Christmas - The New York Times
Heavy rain and record-breaking Christmas Eve precipitation will continue across California, keeping driving hazardous as officials warn of more wet weather.
- New York City Braces for Heavy Snow as Winter Storm Approaches - The New York Times
A winter storm is expected to bring 5 to 7 inches of snow to New York City from late Friday into Saturday.