How reliable are old wives' tales for forecasting winter weather?
The size of acorns, the stripes of a caterpillar -- FOX Weather takes a look at old wives' tales and folklore passed down by generations to forecast winter weather.
The size of acorns, the stripes of a caterpillar -- FOX Weather takes a look at old wives' tales and folklore passed down by generations to forecast winter weather.
Winter 2023-24 outlook: Strong El Nino boosts odds of warmer temps in North, wet weather in South, NOAA says
El Niño is in place heading into winter for the first time in four years,
El Niño is in place heading into winter for the first time in four years,
Watch: Montana homes buried under tumbleweed blown in by 60-plus mph wind gusts
Some piles of tumbleweed rose so high that they flowed over the roofs of homes, causing them to almost disappear under a mountain of beige.
Some piles of tumbleweed rose so high that they flowed over the roofs of homes, causing them to almost disappear under a mountain of beige.
First signs of gloomy winter weather can trigger seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Over 80% of homebuyers factor extreme weather, climate risk into decision, survey finds
The vast majority of prospective homebuyers, 83%, consider climate related risks when looking for a new home, a recent survey released by Zillow found.
The vast majority of prospective homebuyers, 83%, consider climate related risks when looking for a new home, a recent survey released by Zillow found.
80% of homebuyers consider climate and weather risk before purchase
FOX Weather sat down with Manny Garcia, Senior Population Scientist for Zillow to discuss the company's finding that the vast majority of shoppers factor climate risk into the purchase of a home.
FOX Weather sat down with Manny Garcia, Senior Population Scientist for Zillow to discuss the company's finding that the vast majority of shoppers factor climate risk into the purchase of a home.
Where the sun is no longer providing enough Vitamin D until next spring
Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to both be chosen next year
The International Olympic Committee has declining options for Winter Games hosts amid climate change concerns, prompting the earlier selection of the 2030 and 2034 host cities.
The International Olympic Committee has declining options for Winter Games hosts amid climate change concerns, prompting the earlier selection of the 2030 and 2034 host cities.
The unknown switch that you should change twice a year on your ceiling fan
Do you know which way your ceiling fan should spin, depending on the season? Now is the time to switch.
Do you know which way your ceiling fan should spin, depending on the season? Now is the time to switch.
World sugar shortage due to extreme weather threatening Halloween candy prices
Sugar prices are the highest they've been since 2011, which could cost you more to fill up the trick-or-treat bags.
Sugar prices are the highest they've been since 2011, which could cost you more to fill up the trick-or-treat bags.
Weather takes swipe at global sugar supply
Jon Davis, Chief Meteorologist for Everstream Analytics, joined FOX Weather on Sunday to explain how extreme weather events around the world have taken a big swipe at global sugar supplies ahead of the busy Halloween season.
Jon Davis, Chief Meteorologist for Everstream Analytics, joined FOX Weather on Sunday to explain how extreme weather events around the world have taken a big swipe at global sugar supplies ahead of the busy Halloween season.
Hundreds of earthquakes rattle summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
Philippe becomes post-tropical storm posing New England flash flooding risk this weekend
As Philippe churns toward New England, much of Maine is now in the storm's forecast cone as it moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean. New York has already implemented their Flash Flood Emergency Plan as the flood risk increases for vulnerable areas.
As Philippe churns toward New England, much of Maine is now in the storm's forecast cone as it moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean. New York has already implemented their Flash Flood Emergency Plan as the flood risk increases for vulnerable areas.
Tropical storm Phillipe eyes New England
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Philippe beginning to impact Bermuda before rain, wind arrive in New England this weekend
A large portion of Maine is now in Philippe’s forecast cone as the storm moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean over the next several days.
A large portion of Maine is now in Philippe’s forecast cone as the storm moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean over the next several days.
2023 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record after shattering September temperature records
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
Feds experience challenges cleaning up site of devastating Maui fires
Federal authorities have started removing hazardous materials from the Maui wildfires and laying the groundwork to dispose of burnt cars, buildings and other debris.
Federal authorities have started removing hazardous materials from the Maui wildfires and laying the groundwork to dispose of burnt cars, buildings and other debris.
Philippe could impact New England this weekend with heavy rain, wind after dramatic shift in forecast track
A large portion of Maine is now in Philippe’s forecast cone as the storm moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean over the next several days.
A large portion of Maine is now in Philippe’s forecast cone as the storm moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean over the next several days.
Tropical Storm Philippe brings heavy rain, flash flooding to portions of Windward, Leeward islands
Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could eventually pass near or just east of Bermuda.
Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could eventually pass near or just east of Bermuda.
Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda and will continue to strengthen
Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could intensify into a hurricane by the end of the workweek.
Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could intensify into a hurricane by the end of the workweek.


















