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Greenland's Historic Heatwave: What Does This Mean For Dog Sledders?

Across Greenland’s eastern coast, dog sledders and hunters are facing a growing crisis after the country experienced its warmest January on record. Massive lakes that should be frozen in thick layers of ice and snow, are instead bumpy and rough with icy patches that are making it tough for dog sledding. The hunting season for muskox has been delayed, hunters are now saying they’re relying on seal meat, which is harder to hunt when there’s no ice. Watch this video to see the change in this arctic landscape and hear from those trying to survive it.
Greenland's Historic Heatwave: What Does This Mean For Dog Sledders?story-preview

Feeling Like Spring: When and Where To Make Outdoor Plans

Old Man Winter is loosening his grip as millions will see temperatures well above average this week. Make those outdoor plans now as highs should reach the 70s in places like Nashville, Atlanta and Dallas on Tuesday. A cold front will knock temperatures down a bit Wednesday across the Tennessee Valley and Southeast, but temperatures will still be well above average. Watch this video to see how warm it will get in your city.
Feeling Like Spring: When and Where To Make Outdoor Plansstory-preview

Clipper Targets Northeast With More Snow Tuesday-Wednesday

A clipper will bring another round of quick-hitting snow to the Northeast. Snow will develop across western New York Tuesday morning and then expand east reaching the I-95 corridor near Boston just in time for the Tuesday evening commute. A widespread swath of 1-3 inches looks likely for many, including Boston, with higher totals possible across Upstate New York and the higher elevations. See when the snow could impact your travel here.
Clipper Targets Northeast With More Snow Tuesday-Wednesdaystory-preview

New York Breaks Out Hot Tubs To Melt Mountains Of Snow

With temperatures stubbornly remaining below freezing for long stretches, New York City has turned to the Trecan Combustion 60-PD Snowmelter, known on the streets as the “hot tub.” These orange behemoths can melt 120 tons of snow an hour. Javier Lojan, acting sanitation commissioner, told The Weather Channel’s Stephanie Abrams the city has 13 of the machines operating around the city’s five boroughs. Lojan said it may take another couple of weeks before all the piles of snow are cleared.
New York Breaks Out Hot Tubs To Melt Mountains Of Snowstory-preview

Multiday Storm Set To Cross The Country, Bringing Rain And Snow For Valentine's Weekend

A sprawling storm may put a damper on Valentine’s weekend plans as rain and some snow spread across much of the country.
Multiday Storm Set To Cross The Country, Bringing Rain And Snow For Valentine's Weekendstory-preview