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Read more about current weather topics, use cases, and the functionality of Visual Crossing Weather in our many articles.
What is Frost Quakes and Cryoseisms
Frost quakes, also known as cryoseism, are not true earthquakes caused by shifting tectonic plates. Rather, these unusual seismic events…Visual Crossing / January 26, 2024
Storm Finn Update
Finn's wrath did not spare even the major events. NRG Stadium in Houston encountered problems less than an hour before…Visual Crossing / January 18, 2024
How To Prepare Your Kids for Winter Weather at the Bus Stop
We can all play a part in protecting our kids during Winter school days. For example, the slippery roads and…Visual Crossing / January 11, 2024
Heat records fall in Saskatchewan and British Columbia, Canada
Saskatchewan and British Columbia are experiencing a streak of records in regards to its warmest winters in decades. The surprising…Visual Crossing / January 3, 2024
Beijing Records Longest Cold Wave Since 1951
Beijing is currently battling a record-breaking cold wave for that has been active for almost two weeks. It has not…Visual Crossing / December 26, 2023
Blockbuster Coastal Storm Update 2023
For US residents, the week before Christmas took an unexpected turn when a massive coastal storm swept through, bringing strong…Visual Crossing / December 18, 2023
2023 Will Officially Be The Hottest Year On Record
November 2023 will likely go down in history as the warmest November ever, paving the way for 2023 to become…Visual Crossing / December 13, 2023
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













