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Warm Bias Returns – Politics of Rain-Making – How Hurricanes Can Spark Future Wildfires?
Paul Douglas Skipping a Month - Heading Right To April In case anyone asks, the last time the mercury hit 60 degrees in the metro was November 7, 2021. The high was 62F that day in the Twin Cities. There is a slight chance of 60F later today, a better chance of 60F...
As La Nina Fades Mild Bias Returns Through Spring – Hurricanes Kill Long After Coming Inland
Not sure this will ever melt....Paul Douglas Forecast Calls For a Rapid Meltdown “Beware the Ides of March”? I think most of us will be just fine with March 15, 2022, as temperatures poke into the 50s, a preview of April-like warmth to come with a run of 50s into next...
Topo AI + Praedictix – Going Beyond Automated Weather
We're thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Topo.ai, a leader in the critical event management industry with their flexible, cutting-edge software platform. The latest press release dives into this exciting relationship. Integrating our personalized...
Limits of Weather Models – Satellites Revolutionizing Study of Volcanoes – Challenges of EV Charging for Urban Residents
Polar Breeze Brings Stiff Winds Today The Capital of Cold. MinnesoCold. Land of 10,000 Dead Batteries. We hold up frostbitten fingers in a courageously-reckless display of bitter defiance. We will NOT be swayed by polar pain! Well, maybe a southern vacation or two....
Did Covid Lockdowns Result in Less Lightning in 2020? Climate Disinformation Still Rampant on Social Media
Too Cold To Snow (Much) Anytime Soon ”It’s too cold to snow!” Well, sort of. There is some scientific validity to that old proverb. Too cold to snow (much). Of course it can snow at any temperature colder than 32F, but when it’s subzero the main storm track is shoved...
Storm Surge Potential Growing in Tampa Bay – Insurers Have Trouble Pricing Wildfire Risk in California
A Triple-Header of Alberta Clippers Coming ”It’s so cold we chopped up the old piano for firewood. We only got 2 chords.” Sorry. After a mild fall and very weird December, Minnesota got its Cold Weather Boasting Rights back. More subzero fun is likely next week, but I...