Risks are increasing for the DC region ahead of Sunday’s storm

Risks are increasing for the DC region ahead of Sunday’s storm

short Weather models continue to debate the strength and position of a weekend storm system. The most likely scenario calls for rain Sunday morning changing to a mix and then wet snow by Sunday evening. Accumulation threat has emerged over the past 24 hours, with most models suggesting between 1 and 5″ of snow in … Read more

The exact fridge temperature you should be using, backed by science

The exact fridge temperature you should be using, backed by science

The refrigerator is one of the key appliances in every home and most people take it for granted. We use it to keep all kinds of food fresh for longer periods and to prevent it from developing dangerous bacteria that can cause foodborne illness (food poisoning), which can be fatal. However, some bacteria can grow … Read more

Iguanas fell from trees during South Florida’s cold winds — and it sparked an unusual cleanup

Iguanas fell from trees during South Florida’s cold winds — and it sparked an unusual cleanup

Florida’s most intense cold front since 2010 sparked widespread sightings — and a flurry of collections — of invasive green iguanas in South Florida on Sunday and Monday. Freezing temperatures and strong winds have affected thousands of reptiles, leaving them stunned by the cold and causing many to fall from – or abandon – the … Read more

The Northeast is bracing for the coldest weekend of the winter with snow, freezing fast for some

The Northeast is bracing for the coldest weekend of the winter with snow, freezing fast for some

The Northeast is bracing for the coldest weekend of the winter with snow, freezing fast for some A bitterly cold weekend awaits more than 100 million people in the northeastern part of the nation as arctic air blasts south straight from eastern Canada. The initial blast of cold air will bring a flurry of snow … Read more