Weather

Why are some California reservoirs releasing water even though the state is going through an extreme drought? Turns out it's to prevent an even bigger disaster. But the strategy may change soon.

The weather trail that led to a blizzard in the Mid-Atlantic likely started with a very warm Pacific, scientists suspect. Whether climate shifts will bring more strong El Niños is still uncertain.

The winter storm has shut down several businesses, schools and government offices across the state. Gov. Pat McCrory has declared a state of emergency.

One of the Triad's favorite weather forecasters isn't on TV or the radio. In fact, he's exclusively online. And still in high school.

Scientists soared through clouds with a new instrument that takes 3-D pictures of the edge. What they learned about the size and density of droplets surprised them and might lead to better forecasts.