Time Is EverythingWhen it comes to distinguishing between weather and climate, weather generally covers short and specific timeframes and locations, while climate focuses on trends and statistical ups and downs over decades.

The National Weather Service states that a snowstorm is "any storm that produces snow," which can form "anytime, anywhere." A nor'easter is a little different.

A forecast model is essentially a supercomputer that attempts to simulate behaviors in the atmosphere. An ensemble refers to a group of these supercomputers, each of which has a different variation. This allows us to assign a probability to a certain weather event happening.

The National Weather Service issues a variety of weather warnings and advisories. Here's what they mean in Michigan.

A winter storm that will likely not quite reach “bomb cyclone” status is nonetheless bringing messy weather to the eastern part of the U.S. today, with snow totals of a foot expected in parts of New York State and southern Maine.

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers meet at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in a matchup carrying major playoff weight. According to current projections, the Bears hold a strong 74% chance of making the postseason.