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D.J.’s PraeDigits: Western Heat & Southern Drought In January 2018
Follow Meteorologist D.J. Kayser on Twitter (@dkayserwx) or on Facebook (Meteorologist D.J. Kayser). Warmth dominated out west during January 2018, with scattered areas of excessive rainfall across the country. We also saw quite dry areas of the nation, especially in...
HealthCast: Higher Risk of Heart Failure in Cold Weather
Cold can be quite tough on the heart. Changes in air temperature and pressure have been found to increase hospitalization and death rates in those with a predisposed heart condition, according to a recent study in Environment International. "We know that doctors...
Arctic Second Warmest Year, Smallest Winter Sea Ice Coverage on Record in 2017
Observations in 2017 continue to indicate that the Arctic has reached a 'new normal', despite a relatively cool summer. This 'norm' is characterized by long-term losses in the extent and thickness of the sea ice cover, the extent and duration of the winter snow cover,...
Geminid Meteor Shower Coming To A Sky Near You
“The Geminids will be the best shower this year,” Bill Cooke, a NASA meteor scientist, said in a press release. Well, is it that time of the year already? The Geminids peak tonight (Dec. 13th-14th)! This reliable meteor shower that swings in every December is among...
La Niña coming to a winter near you
(YouTube - casanever85) NO, Chris Farley! It's not El Niño time. The ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) is pointing to the other one this season... La Niña... and that means much of the northern United States is in for a cooler winter this go-around. What's Brewing...
Winter Driving
The key to driving safely on the roads is to be proactive. Not reactive. In all actuality, there is little you can do when you actually lose control on the road--you are at the mercy of your vehicle! Stating the obvious, the best thing to do is to simply avoid driving...