Dennis Mersereau is a reporter and author who cuts through the noise to bring you solid, engaging weather coverage.
America's Weather Forecasts Are About to Get Better
The United States' main weather-modeling system is getting a boost.
Dennis Mersereau
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How to Read Weather Radar Like a Pro
Radar data is freely available for anyone to use. One of the best ways to stay safe from the weather as it gets warmer is to invest in a decent radar app on your phone and know how to read radar...
How Weather Affects Your Body
Weather forecasts are more accurate now than ever before, but some people just need to listen to their body to know if it's going to rain.
This Spring’s Weather Could Be Just as Wild as Winter’s
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like we’re going to catch much of a reprieve from the atmosphere’s tantrums
Why Temperature Inversion Is Dangerous
Inversions make for many a problem in some areas during the colder months, including ice storms, air pollution that results in health issues, and even the enhanced effects of explosions and other...
Driving in Snow for Beginners: A Useful Guide
Knowing what kind of winter weather you’ll encounter on the road is the first step to safer driving
The Difference Between Weather and Climate
It’s easy to get the two fields confused. After all, climate is just the average of all the weather over a period of time. But it’s also incredibly dangerous when we mix the two up when it comes to...
The National Weather Service Is Our Best Federal Agency
The National Weather Service is one of the best agencies in the federal government, yet many people hardly know it exists.
How to Vet the Best Weather Apps
How do you know which apps to trust?
Alaska's No Good, Very Dry Winter
Our northernmost state is also the most vulnerable to climate change
A Skier's Guide to El Niño
El Niño has brought fresh powder to a number of ski areas in the Rocky Mountains already—and forecasts predict the precip will keep coming.
6 Things Airlines Are Doing to Prep for Bad Weather
Result: You’ll never miss a flight again! Okay, not really, but these innovations should reassure you about flying in inclement weather this winter.
The Meteorology Behind California's Crazy Waves
Why were the waves so nasty along the West Coast on Sunday and Monday? It’s all thanks to a low-pressure system thousands of miles away and a meteorological phenomenon called a fetch.
Predicting First Snows Around the Country
Meteorologists are particular about how they measure snow.
You're Misusing the Term '100-Year Flood'
No, it's not a flood that happens every 100 years.
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