I moved a little bit inland, away from the Maine coast, because I got tired of the ocean’s moderating effect; we would have rain along the coast, but not so many miles inland there would be feet of ...

SEATTLE — A weather system brought a mix of wintry precipitation to western Washington Tuesday night. Freezing rain and ice was reported across the lowlands while heavy snow fell in the Cascades.

Undaunted by the reports that tell me the temperature is below zero, I head outside, bundled up, brave. As I walk to the garage, I hear the crunch, a snapping sound that accompanies every step. It’s ...

Have you ever noticed how the world seems unusually quiet after a fresh snowfall? It’s as if nature has wrapped everything in a soft, muffled blanket, creating a moment of stillness and tranquility.