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Thomas Germanson

5:00am Feb 26, 2020

National National Environment

From Allergies To Declining Business, Warming Winters Affect Everyday Life

by Brooklyn Riepma

For many parts of the United States this winter has been one of the warmest on record. People around the country are feeling the effects of it.
5:11pm Dec 07, 2018

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Governor Cooper Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Winter Storm

by Bethany Chafin

As a winter storm heads towards North Carolina this weekend, Governor Roy Cooper is urging residents to be prepared.
4:45pm Dec 07, 2018

Human Interest Human Interest

Carolina Curious: How Does NCDOT Prioritize Clearing Snowy Roads?

As the Triad prepares for potentially heavy snow this weekend, people at the North Carolina Department of Transportation are getting ready too.

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3:37pm Dec 06, 2018

Environment Environment Health & Safety

North Carolina Prepares For First Winter Storm Of The Season

by Bethany Chafin

North Carolinians are readying for the first major winter storm of the season, and Gov. Roy Cooper is urging residents to be prepared.
Frank Langfitt / NPR

7:00am Jan 20, 2018

World News World News Arts

PHOTOS: To Brighten Dreary Winter Nights, A Festival Lights Up London

by Frank Langfitt

Winters in London can be damp and dreary, and it gets dark early. The "Lumiere London" light festival features more than 50 outdoor installations by artists from Europe and North America.
4:25pm Jan 16, 2018

Environment Environment Health & Safety

Cold Front Brings Wintry Weather To The Triad

by Bethany Chafin

A cold front is moving through parts of North Carolina, and it will likely bring rain, snow and possibly freezing rain.
Kamil Krzaczynski / Getty Images

3:50pm Dec 28, 2017

National National

Cold Much? Here Are Tips From NPR's Northern Stations

by Bill Chappell

Merino wool gets a big shout-out; so do flannel-lined pants. Warming up the car is a good idea — but stay in the car in Eau Claire, Wis., or you'll face a steep fine.
Brian Mann / North Country Public Radio

3:26pm Nov 24, 2017

National National

A Beautiful And Wild Winter Day In The Adirondacks

by Brian Mann

North Country Public Radio's Brian Mann trekked over sun-swept snow and crackling ice to the summit of Noonmark Mountain in New York's Adirondack Park.
2:00pm Feb 16, 2017

National National Health & Safety

A Bit More Vitamin D Might Help Prevent Colds And Flu

by Allison Aubrey

An analysis finds that if you're deficient in vitamin D, taking a supplement might cut your risk of respiratory infections. But there's disagreement on what's considered deficient.

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Robert F. Bukaty/AP

6:24pm Oct 13, 2016

National National Economy Environment

Winter Heating Costs Likely To Increase

by Rebecca Hersher

The federal government says higher fuel prices and colder weather will add up to a steeper bill than last year for consumers heating their homes this winter.
2:27pm Nov 17, 2014

National National Science

Yes, The Weather Is Polar. No, It's Not The Vortex

by Michell Eloy

Meteorologists are annoyed by the hype around the phrase "polar vortex." This week's frigid snap, they say, was just a regular old cold front.

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National Weather Service, Raleigh

5:47pm Apr 15, 2014

Daily News Daily News

Freeze Warning Issued For Wednesday Morning

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the Triad area through Wednesday morning.

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