winter

Just when you thought it was safe to put away the snowblower, a nor’easter blows up offshore. But hang on. It’s not nearly as sinister as it sounds. Sure, we’ll be on the extreme edge of the storm Friday night, but it’s not like we’re guaranteed widespread accumulation. In fact, the minor accumulations seem to be sequestered to the...

Overnight Thursday Night: Cool, partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
Friday: Clouding up, sprinkles and flurries. A few night snow showers. Highs in the 40s.

The trick to walking safely on ice is to walk like a penguin. Infographic by Tablet Infographics .

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration finished crunching the numbers and found that January was the warmest January on record globally. This was the 44th consecutive January with temperatures warmer than average. Well, February is looking pretty warm as well here in (at least southern) New England. If we look at the first 16 days, so far Boston is logging…

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows in the 20s and 30s.
Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the 30s and 40s.
Tuesday: Cloudy. Mixed rain and snow showers change to rain. Highs in the 40s.

Registration opens soon for an annual program aimed at helping women learn skills for outdoor activities. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Winter Becoming an Outdoorswoman workshop will be held Feb. 22 at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness. Participants will choose among activities such as ice fishing, winter outdoor survival, snowshoeing and wildlife tracking and woodland…

Slick areas in the northern half of New England caused problems Friday morning, including a jackknifed tractor trailer that shut down the southbound side of the Maine Turnpike in Gray, but warmer air is steadily taking hold, marking the end to icy conditions and a day that sends temperatures well into the 40s for most of us.  Sprinkles will...

Today (Friday): Early patchy ice north, then milder, breezy, mostly cloudy, chance sprinkle. Highs 45 to 50.
Overnight Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 30s.
Saturday: Early clouds to sun. Highs in the 40s.
Sunday: Sunny start, late clouds, overnight mix. Highs 40 to 45.

From holiday strolls to breakfast with Santa, the Holiday Pops, lights, shows and more, this weekend is chock-full of great events the entire family is sure to enjoy. Check out our weekend picks: Friday, Dec. 13 “Friends” Boston Pop-up “Friends” fans don’t miss the Boston pop-up featuring set recreations like Joey and Chandler’s apartment, Central Perk, photo opportunities, original...

The U.S. winter flu season is off to its earliest start in more than 15 years. An early barrage of illness in the South has begun to spread more broadly, and there’s a decent chance flu season could peak much earlier than normal, health officials say. The last flu season to rev up this early was in 2003-2004 — a…

As the Northeast braces for eight to 10 inches of snow, some towns across New England are implementing strict parking bans.

Plans to hold a “Frost Fest” instead of a traditional holiday celebration are getting a frosty reception. After concerns last year that the tree-lighting ceremony at a park in Durham, New Hampshire, was too focused on Christmas, and a decision to deny a menorah to be displayed next to the tree, town councilors came up with the idea of a...

A pair of elk enjoyed the first snowfall of the season in Gaylord, Michigan.

It’s been a relatively mild winter but with the upcoming snow showers, cities are gearing up with preparations.

A winter storm that contributed to at least five deaths in the Midwest pummeled the mid-Atlantic region for a second day Sunday, bringing with it an icy mix that knocked out power, cancelled flights and contributed to hundreds of car accidents. Virginia State Police said the driver of a military surplus vehicle was killed late Saturday after he lost control...