On Feb. 5, 1976, S.F. residents awoke to a surprise snowfall. Columnist Peter Hartlaub and meteorologist Anthony Edwards ...

A new study shows hot, dry and windy weather that fuels extreme wildfires has nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years.

In the whole history of Earth's climate, few events are as extreme as those that geologists call "Snowball Earth." ...

A look at what we know and don't yet know about how climate change could affect the paths of these storms — and the all-important question of how often they'll make landfall.

Unusual warmth and above-normal temperatures will continue this week. Historically, a late-February heat wave sometimes makes ...

Discover Taipei's vibrant mix of street food, hot springs, night markets, and nature—all with easy transit and new luxury hotels drawing global travelers.

The Pacific Ocean is warming so quickly that scientists had to find a new method for detecting and predicting El Niño and La Niña events.

President Thomas Jefferson was big on recording the weather wherever he was. His notes on temperature, nature and rainfall are becoming a record on climate history.

It’s part of the scenario in “The Day After Tomorrow,” but scientists differ over whether or how fast it may occur. A team ...

From Polar Vortex to Bomb Cyclone, weather buzzwords are popping up more often on social media. Chief Meteorologist David Young and Meteorologist Cole Engle break down the science behind several ...

Once an eclipse season begins, a pair of eclipses becomes almost inevitable. A new moon occurring near a node produces a solar eclipse when the moon passes between Earth and the sun. Roughly two weeks ...