It looks like something from another world – and mind-blowing to know there are scientists living and working inside this frozen capsule fully encased in several FEET of ice – or rime ice to be exact.
The winter months can be brutal, but if the conditions are right, it can actually be quite beautiful. Two relatively rare types of frost, rime ice and hoar frost, can form in the frigid weather. Rime ...
I'd never, ever complain about waiting for de-icing operations when I’m flying out of any airport, even if the flight is an hour and half delayed already. I have this thing about the aircraft not ...
It is my favorite time of year - snow and freezing temperatures in the mountains. A friend and I were hiking last weekend on Mt Washington and froze. With wind chill, the temperature was sub-zero!
MOLINE, Ill. — Coating trees, powerlines, and even fences, hoar frost creates a spectacular winter scene admired by many. So, what exactly is rime ice and how does it form? This unique kind of ice ...
Winter weather is officially here in Indiana, and for the foreseeable future, it looks like it plans to stick around. Learn these winter weather terms.
Wintertime ice can certainly be a pain for drivers and joggers, but it can also be quite stunning at times. In recent days, fascinating ice formations have been popping up in the Midwest, and they've ...
ROCKFORD (WREX) — The past 48 hours have put on a stunning display of winter's beauty in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. What's even more fascinating is the science behind what's called ...
While winter often brings challenges like slippery ice, snow shoveling and hazardous travel, it also gifts us with stunning natural spectacles. One such wintry phenomenon is hoarfrost, where delicate ...
A cool shot of Arctic air has sent temperatures plunging to –40 C or lower in parts of Alberta and while the cold spell won't last long, it's helped create a picturesque scene in some communities. Not ...
It is my favorite time of year - snow and freezing temperatures in the mountains. A friend and I were hiking last weekend on Mount Washington and froze. With wind chill, the temperature was sub-zero!