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Science Behind Aurora Borealis – “Atmospheric River” Explainer – Mitigating Wildfires
In Defense of Snow Days ”A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water” quipped comedian Carl Reiner. I can live without 20 below but I don’t mind the snow. It’s an insulator, shielding plant life from extreme cold. It’s a moisture...
Why Is It Called “Jet Stream”? Will New Infrastructure Be More Climate-Resilient?
The Jet Stream Makes For Bad Hair Days ”Blow, blow, thou winter wind. Thou art not so unkind, As man’s ingratitude” wrote William Shakespeare in “As You Like It”. The winds are howling, a symptom of a roller-coaster ride in the temperature department. The “jet stream”...
Cold/Stormy East – Warm West for Thanksgiving – Mild Bias For Much of USA Into February?
Outlook: Cool, Quiet (and Mostly Dark) I dare you to go one day without complaining about how early the sun sets. By the way sunset is 4:44pm. 9 hours 32 minutes of daylight. The sun angle in the southern sky is equivalent to January 26. Which makes me extra-happy...
Rain And Snow For The Northern Tier Of States – November 15, 2021
National Weather Forecast More rain and snow will continue to impact the Northwestern United States on Monday. An approaching warm front will spark off rain and snow in the upper Midwest, and an area of low pressure near the Northeast will also produce some...
Old Man Winter Bears His Fangs Upper Midwest – Warming Altering Structure of Atmosphere
Pressure/Precip Type Through Sunday EveningECMWF, weatherbell.com Tangled Up In A Complex Winter Storm These days I’m relieved to talk about the weather. All of us are weary and frustrated by the virus, politics and flailing football teams. I’d rather complain about...
Snowy Upper Midwest – Potential for Mild Thanksgiving Across Much of USA – COP26 Climate Update
First Wintry Shot Across The Bow Coming Amid the drumbeat of snowy headlines, hype and trepidation, a few reminders about Minnesota. We don’t get earthquakes. No tsunamis, hurricanes or volcanic ash. Wildfires are rare. We don’t have to worry about sea level rise. On...