Temperature Extremes

Southern States Frozen Over
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Southern States Frozen Over

A rare winter storm brought frigid temperatures and heavy snow to states from Texas to North Carolina.

Published Jan 23, 2025

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2024 Was the Warmest Year on Record
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2024 Was the Warmest Year on Record

A NASA analysis shows that global temperatures in 2024 were 1.28 degrees Celsius (2.30 degrees Fahrenheit) above the agency’s 20th-century baseline.

Published Jan 10, 2025

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Cold and Snow Wallop the U.S.
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Cold and Snow Wallop the U.S.

The first major, widespread winter storm of 2025 delivered snow, ice, and frigid temperatures to a large swath of the country.

Published Jan 7, 2025

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Wintry Weather Whooshes In
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Wintry Weather Whooshes In

Arctic air surged across the Great Lakes and dumped feet of lake-effect snow in some locations.

Published Dec 17, 2024

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Heavy Snows in Korea
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Heavy Snows in Korea

Late-November snowfall blanketed large portions of the country and deposited record-breaking accumulations in Seoul.

Published Dec 2, 2024

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