Environment What Happens When a Cyclone Becomes a ‘Bomb’? Americans in the storm's path can expect major travel disruptions, potential power outages, and risks to livestock. Russ Schumacher
News in Brief The Week in Photos Extreme Cold Weather Around the World (in Photos) Although its effects have been bleak, the weather produced some stunning images. Kelley Czajka
News in Brief Snow Sweeps Across the Great Lakes Ahead of the Polar Vortex The warmest morning temperature recorded in Minnesota on Wednesday was -17 degrees. Francie Diep
News in Brief Viewfinder Viewfinder: Heavy Snowfall Blankets Austria and Southern Germany Exceptionally high levels of snow have closed roads and ski resorts, triggered avalanches, and cut off villages across southern Germany and much of Austria. Pacific Standard Staff
Environment What Is the ‘Climate Control’ Conspiracy? A D.C. city council member posted a video claiming that a recent East Coast snowfall is the result of wealthy families controlling the weather. Brentin Mock
Environment How Ski Towns Turn Wastewater Into Snowy Slopes Big Sky, Montana, is looking to become one of a handful of cities to tackle its water shortage problem through snowmaking with sewage-treated water. Matt Weiser
News in Brief Viewfinder: Amber Weather Warning in Place in Northern Ireland Two wild horses stand together on Black Mountain as heavy snow falls on January 16th, 2018, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Pacific Standard Staff
Environment Viewfinder: Strolling Through the Ice and Snow in Connecticut People walk along a beach covered in snow and ice in Westport, Connecticut, on January 7th, 2018. Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Viewfinder: The Melting Snowmen of Germany Snowmen stand on a field in Bielefeld, northwestern Germany. Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Thanks to Climate Change, the Alps Are Losing Snow Global warming has shortened the snow season in the Swiss Alps by 37 days, as maximum snow depths… Pacific Standard Staff