Winter Weather (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption Researchers have validated a new weather prediction model that uses autumn snowfall to predict winter cold in the United States and Europe. Credit Nicolle Rager Fuller/National Science Foundation Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.