National Weather Service

The blaze that began Monday evening burned 45,000 acres overnight, and was still out of control Tuesday morning.

• By Kate Wheeling

Heavy El Niño rains could trigger mudslides in California this winter. These scientists are trying to figure out the whens and wheres.

• By Alisa Opar

Forecasters say we have a 95 percent chance of having an El Niño event this winter, but predicting its local effects is iffier.

• By Francie Diep

Snow accumulation in and around Anchorage is about 30 inches below average for this time of year, and it’s affecting daily life in the area.

• By Eva Holland

At 70, Lela Hartman believed we would one day use technology to prevent disasters like the Tri-State Tornado she witnessed as a small child. Are we getting any closer?

• By Marc Herman