Rare Snowfall Blankets Dunes in The Sahara
An amateur photographer in Algeria captured beautiful images of a rare phenomenon this week: the red and white swirl of snow dusting sand dunes in the Sahara.
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Winter Weather Should Transition To Rain, Warmer Temperatures
This latest winter storm brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to much of the Piedmont region. But forecasters say the rain should move out by late Tuesday morning.
#SnowOuttaMyElement: Global South Emigres Recall Their First Flakes
The blizzard of 2016 made us wonder: What happens when people who emigrated from unsnowy climes have their first encounter with the white stuff?
Snow Prompts 2 Choices On East Coast: Stay Put Or Dig Out
For some areas, relief will only come Tuesday, when temperatures rise into the 40s for paralyzed communities from Washington, D.C., to New York.
So You Want To Eat Snow. Is It Safe? We Asked Scientists
As it falls, snow forms a sort of net for catching pollutants in the atmosphere. Pesticides and dirt from soil can also end up in there. Still, most researchers told us they'd eat it, with caveats.
More Snow, Sleet Expected But Warmup Starts Sunday
The winter storm has shut down several businesses, schools and government offices across the state. Gov. Pat McCrory has declared a state of emergency.
When Warm Weather Refugees First Met Snow: Readers, Share Your Stories!
A YouTube video shows Syrian refugees celebrating their first snowy winter in Canada. Goats and Soda readers, tell us, when was your first snow — and how did you react?
State Preps For Ice And Snow, McCrory Declares State Of Emergency
As potentially severe winter weather pushes into the South, Gov. Pat McCrory says North Carolina is prepared to handle whatever comes our way.
Police Tell Driver Half A Windshield Clear Of Snow Isn't Enough
The vehicle was barely visible beneath a deep blanket of snow when a policeman apprehended the 80-year-old daredevil in Brussels, Ontario. He got a fine and help clearing the car off.