Extreme cold weather is dangerous and should be taken seriously. Winter storms can bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the United States. Thousands of people are injured or killed every year in traffic accidents related to slippery roads from winter storms. To ensure your safety and the safety of others, know when to expect cold weather in your area. Always check the forecast at weather...

The same NOAA satellites that followed the moon’s shadow along the path of the Total Solar Eclipse and tracked Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, also helped rescue 411 people from life-threatening situations in the U.S. and its surrounding waters last year. NOAA’s polar-orbiting and geostationary satellites are part of the global Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking System, or COSPAS...