Weather in Udon Thani Province, Thailand

Why is the US freezing and forests burning? Predictions about the impact of La Niña and the polar vortex on weather and fires in 2025

The United States is experiencing extreme weather conditions due to the combined effects of La Niña and the polar vortex.

Arctic Freeze Takes Over: Could January 2025 Be the Coldest in Decades

The United States is experiencing one of its coldest Januarys in recent years, as Arctic air continues to sweep across the country. A combination of high-pressure ridges over the Pacific and Greenland has created a persistent cold air pattern, channeling frigid temperatures into the central, southern, and eastern regions of the country. This pattern, driven by atmospheric Rossby waves and jet stream fluctuations, has resulted in significant snowfall and below-average temperatures for much of the nation.

US South on the brink of a new ice apocalypse: repeat storm threatens millions

A new winter storm is expected in the southern United States, which could bring significant snowfall and ice in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the storm will begin on Thursday, January 9, 2025, and will affect regions from the Southern Plains to the Lower Mississippi Valley and the Mid-South.

Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tibet: More than 50 dead, warning of more tremors

At 09:05 local time, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 in magnitude shook the western region of China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The epicenter was in Dingri County, about 94 kilometers northeast of Lobuche and 163 kilometers west-southwest of the city of Shigatse, home to about 80,000 people.