South Dakota was one of the hardest hit states.
Image of the Day Severe Storms Snow and Ice
The spring thaw is underway in the Great Lakes region of North America.
Land Water Severe Storms
In March 2019, an explosion of wildflowers blanketed greening deserts in southern California.
Land Life Severe Storms
For the first time in two years, a large bloom of wildflowers have returned, thanks to a rainy winter in Southern California.
Image of the Day Land Severe Storms
A quick drop in atmospheric pressure produced an intense storm with hurricane-force winds.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Severe Storms Snow and Ice Remote Sensing
Another atmospheric river brought soaking rain to an area that was already saturated, leading to near-historic river crests in Sonoma County, California.
Image of the Day Severe Storms Remote Sensing
A succession of storms in January and February dumped huge amounts of snow on the Sierra Nevada.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms
The bitter cold that gripped the eastern half of the United States has been replaced by record-warmth.
Atmosphere Heat Land Severe Storms Human Presence
The culprit is a familiar one: the polar vortex.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Severe Storms
A break in the clouds revealed a wintry landscape around the Midwest and Great Lakes.
Atmosphere Land Severe Storms
As November 2018 came to a close, mountain areas saw their first significant snowfall of the season.
A November blizzard snarled transportation and disrupted power across a wide area.
Atmosphere Severe Storms