It is just the start of 2025, but the U.S. is already seeing extreme weather across the country, from the wildfires raging in southern California to the uncharacteristically heavy snow in the Southeast and it seems that the return of La Niña may be responsible for some of it.

Snow will turn into sleet and freezing rain along parts of the Southeast, as well as southern Arkansas, the weather service reported. Forecasters warn that icy conditions, between a tenth and a quarter inch of ice, will make travel dangerous for many. Power outages and downed branches are also a concern.

California is known for its wildfire season, but in recent years, fires have become a year-round threat, even during the winter months. Find out more below about why these fires are becoming a more common occurrence,

Experts explain why Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter wildfires in decades and what this could mean for the future of fire seasons.

It is not yet known what sparked the wildfires, although power cables blowing in the wind are a likely cause. But three factors made the conflagration blow up. We explain.

La Niña conditions are finally present after a prolonged delay, according to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center. But just what role does this weather event play in New York meteorological conditions?