When 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 ...

If you’ve ever wondered why one freezing day doesn’t “disprove” climate change, or why scientists keep talking about trends instead of single storms, meteorologist Jennifer Gray says it all comes down ...

People walk along Foster Street as snow falls on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer With nearly a month to go, North Carolina and much of the rest of the ...