New Year’s Celebrations Face Weather Challenges—What Washington Won’t Prepare You For

The dawn of a new year should unite Americans in celebration—but this year, two cherished events stand at the mercy of unpredictable weather. The prestigious Rose Parade in Pasadena, Southern California, faces rare rain and thunder, while New York City braces for what could be its coldest midnight ball drop in years.Weather Warnings Test America’s PreparednessFor decades, the Rose Parade has been a symbol of sunny optimism on January 1st. But this year, meteorologists warn that scattered heavy downpours and thunder are likely to drench marching bands, floats, and hundreds of thousands lining the nearly six-mile route. This marks a...