With nature dealing much of the U.S. an arctic blast of cold weather this week, it's a good time to look at the supply chain risks created by severe weather and climate change. The distinction is that weather consists of the day-to-day events, like high and low temperatures, rain or drought that can fluctuate wildly. And climate is the long-term weather pattern for a particular region. When there's climate change, a long-term pattern is altered and can affect the daily weather in different areas. So global warming can heat large areas of Earth, causing wild swings in hot as well as cold temperatures in areas that once had a more consistent climate. For this current cold snap, read about all the tips to mitigate supply chain risks.