Nov 13, 2007 — Researchers have known for a long time that cold weather brings the flu season. But they haven't known exactly why. Now, they think they know why cold weather affects how flu is spread. Mark Brush has more.  Go to full article

Dec 29, 2004 — It isn't as if we don't know there's bitter cold coming every winter. Last week's cold snap took lots of folks by surprise. Even our commentator Betsy Kepes, a hardy North Country native, got caught short.  Go to full article

Mar 14, 2003 — The long, cold winter has made for an extra long, if frigid, season for the St. Lawrence River's many ice fishermen. Saturday is the last day of the season on the river. So before the ice shanties came down, David Sommerstein hiked out to the windswept bays to see how the catch has been.  Go to full article

Feb 17, 2003 — Okay, it's been really cold, and for long enough that it's crept into the house, and down into the ground. Pipes that haven't frozen in years have frozen this week. Trees popped with cold under Saturday night's huge moon. Cars don't start. Commentator Elle Berger knows all this is true, but she's looking ahead.  Go to full article