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#climate-change
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Mega-storm dumps 11 billion tonnes of snow and builds up a melting ice sheet

Atmospheric rivers can significantly impact the mass loss of Greenland's ice sheet based on their timing.
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Study: Atmospheric Rivers Getting Stronger, More Frequent

Atmospheric rivers are occurring more frequently and intensely, raising awareness of their impact due to climate change.
Coronavirus
fromtime.com
2 months ago

How Climate Change Will Affect the Seasons

Global warming is causing longer summers, shorter winters, and unpredictable changes in seasonal weather patterns.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

10th polar vortex of the season hits the U.S. Here's what to know

The polar vortex can disrupt normal weather patterns, leading to extreme cold in the U.S. while the world continues to warm.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Praise Song for a False Spring

Climate patterns have become increasingly unpredictable, leading to 'global weirding' instead of traditional global warming.
Middle Tennessee experienced a cold January, followed by an unexpected warm spell in February.
UK news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Britain will be battered with cold snaps, floods, and storms by 2100

Climate change could lead to severe weather events in Britain by the end of the century, driven by changes to the North Atlantic Oscillation.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Mega-storm dumps 11 billion tonnes of snow and builds up a melting ice sheet

Atmospheric rivers can significantly impact the mass loss of Greenland's ice sheet based on their timing.
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Study: Atmospheric Rivers Getting Stronger, More Frequent

Atmospheric rivers are occurring more frequently and intensely, raising awareness of their impact due to climate change.
Coronavirus
fromtime.com
2 months ago

How Climate Change Will Affect the Seasons

Global warming is causing longer summers, shorter winters, and unpredictable changes in seasonal weather patterns.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

10th polar vortex of the season hits the U.S. Here's what to know

The polar vortex can disrupt normal weather patterns, leading to extreme cold in the U.S. while the world continues to warm.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Praise Song for a False Spring

Climate patterns have become increasingly unpredictable, leading to 'global weirding' instead of traditional global warming.
Middle Tennessee experienced a cold January, followed by an unexpected warm spell in February.
UK news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Britain will be battered with cold snaps, floods, and storms by 2100

Climate change could lead to severe weather events in Britain by the end of the century, driven by changes to the North Atlantic Oscillation.
more#climate-change
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Why so many tornadoes hit tornado alley

Tornado Alley in the U.S. experiences significantly more tornadoes than other regions due to geographic factors.
#bay-area-weather
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

For Bay Area weather, it's a reverse course

The Bay Area is experiencing a weather reversal with rain transitioning to sunny and warm conditions this week.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Weak disturbance' in Bay Area weather pattern to end stretch of sunny days, very cold nights

The Bay Area will experience a weather pattern change with rain expected this weekend after a prolonged period of cold, clear weather.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

For Bay Area weather, it's a reverse course

The Bay Area is experiencing a weather reversal with rain transitioning to sunny and warm conditions this week.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Weak disturbance' in Bay Area weather pattern to end stretch of sunny days, very cold nights

The Bay Area will experience a weather pattern change with rain expected this weekend after a prolonged period of cold, clear weather.
more#bay-area-weather
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Wild Things: A long wait to discover future of nature reserve

Spring is unpredictable, affecting wildlife activities and conservation efforts at Crossness Nature Reserve.
#meteorology
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US news

Why Hurricane Milton Is Also Causing Tornadoes

Hurricanes can spawn tornadoes due to changes in wind conditions when reaching land, posing significant weather threats.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
OMG science

How pressure changes create powerful winds that fuel extreme weather

Windstorms are the result of air pressure changes, driven by Earth's shape, temperature differences, and rotation.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

La Nina is here: What does it mean for Latin America and the Caribbean?

La Nina's arrival brings varying climate impacts across Latin America, with increased rainfall in some regions and drought in others.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The winner of the Project Skydrop treasure hunt, an Andover meteorologist, has come forward

Dan Leonard found the Project Skydrop trophy using weather patterns as clues, making him the first to succeed in the treasure hunt.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Why Hurricane Milton Is Also Causing Tornadoes

Hurricanes can spawn tornadoes due to changes in wind conditions when reaching land, posing significant weather threats.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How pressure changes create powerful winds that fuel extreme weather

Windstorms are the result of air pressure changes, driven by Earth's shape, temperature differences, and rotation.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

La Nina is here: What does it mean for Latin America and the Caribbean?

La Nina's arrival brings varying climate impacts across Latin America, with increased rainfall in some regions and drought in others.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The winner of the Project Skydrop treasure hunt, an Andover meteorologist, has come forward

Dan Leonard found the Project Skydrop trophy using weather patterns as clues, making him the first to succeed in the treasure hunt.
more#meteorology
California
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Ready for spring in California? Here's when winter officially ends and warmer weather arrives

Spring equinox begins on March 20, 2025, marking longer days and warmer temperatures for California.
#skiing
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
California

'We just got lucky': Tahoe storm dumps snow across ski resorts

A significant winter storm in Northern California has greatly improved the ski season, dumping several feet of snow and reversing earlier deficits.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
California

Here's how much snow fell in Tahoe and Mammoth after a week of storms

February has brought significant snowfall to Tahoe, but conditions are variable due to a mix of rain and ice.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
California

'We just got lucky': Tahoe storm dumps snow across ski resorts

A significant winter storm in Northern California has greatly improved the ski season, dumping several feet of snow and reversing earlier deficits.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
California

Here's how much snow fell in Tahoe and Mammoth after a week of storms

February has brought significant snowfall to Tahoe, but conditions are variable due to a mix of rain and ice.
more#skiing
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago
California

Break out those umbrellas: Rain is headed to the Bay Area

Northern California is expecting significant rain, providing relief after a dry water year, but raising concerns for mudslides and debris flows.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Travel

Here's where the Moss Landing fire smoke will be worst

The fire at Moss Landing Power Plant has led to evacuation orders and significant air quality concerns due to smoke dispersion.
#climate
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

How the Polar Vortex Can Bring Arctic Blasts to the U.S.

The behavior of the polar jet stream significantly influences winter temperatures across the U.S., impacting local cold air outbreaks.
Understanding the polar jet stream's patterns is essential to comprehending severe winter weather fluctuations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Los Angeles

What Are the Santa Ana Winds That Are Helping to Fuel the Palisades Fire?

The Santa Ana winds significantly contribute to wildfire intensity in Southern California.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

How the Polar Vortex Can Bring Arctic Blasts to the U.S.

The behavior of the polar jet stream significantly influences winter temperatures across the U.S., impacting local cold air outbreaks.
Understanding the polar jet stream's patterns is essential to comprehending severe winter weather fluctuations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Los Angeles

What Are the Santa Ana Winds That Are Helping to Fuel the Palisades Fire?

The Santa Ana winds significantly contribute to wildfire intensity in Southern California.
more#climate
#wildfires
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

As Southern California bakes, the Bay Area is breaking rain records

California is experiencing stark climate contrasts: heavy rainfall in the north and severe drought in the south.
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

As Southern California bakes, the Bay Area is breaking rain records

California is experiencing stark climate contrasts: heavy rainfall in the north and severe drought in the south.
more#wildfires
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

With few storms in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought. Will rain ever come?

Southern California faces severe drought conditions with a record driest start to the rainy season, raising concerns over wildfire risks and water shortages.
OMG science
fromAxios
3 months ago

Polar vortex-related frigid air, snowstorms likely to grip U.S. to start 2025

Frigid air from the polar vortex may break records in the South and Southeast, leading to severe winter storms by mid-January.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

California wildfires: Experts weigh in on dangerous conditions bleeding into December

Southern California is currently battling the Franklin Fire, which has burned over 3,000 acres and shifted fire activity patterns in California.
fromPortlandTribune.com
5 months ago
Portland

Black (ice) Friday? Coldest temperatures of the season expected this weekend

Portland will experience some of the coldest temperatures of the season this holiday weekend.
Overnight lows will reach mid-30s to near-freezing as weather shifts.
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bay Area travelers: What you need to know about going home for Thanksgiving 2024

Thanksgiving travel is expected to be crowded with 71.7 million car travelers, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, amidst potential weather challenges.
#atmospheric-rivers
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

See the bomb cyclone approaching California from space

The 2024-2025 water year's severe storm signals the return of atmospheric rivers, bringing intense weather patterns and significant precipitation.
fromKQED
2 years ago
Science

Rivers in the Sky: What You Need to Know About Atmospheric River Storms | KQED

Atmospheric rivers are essential for California's water but can cause severe flooding and hazards when excessive.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

See the bomb cyclone approaching California from space

The 2024-2025 water year's severe storm signals the return of atmospheric rivers, bringing intense weather patterns and significant precipitation.
fromKQED
2 years ago
Science

Rivers in the Sky: What You Need to Know About Atmospheric River Storms | KQED

Atmospheric rivers are essential for California's water but can cause severe flooding and hazards when excessive.
more#atmospheric-rivers
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
5 months ago

New York City is under a drought watch for the first time in over 20 years

New York City is under a drought watch for the first time in over 20 years due to record-low rainfall and reservoir levels.
Residents must conserve water as the city faces potential escalation to a drought emergency.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Find Out Which County Gets the Most Snow in Each State

Different counties experience varying snowfall levels, impacting local economies and infrastructure planning.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Weather tracker: Hurricane Oscar gathers strength in Atlantic as Australia swelters

Hurricane Oscar rapidly intensified and became the 10th hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, impacting the Caribbean.
#hurricane-season
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Brewing Hurricane Francine Heads toward Louisiana, Ending Atlantic Hurricane Lull

Tropical Storm Francine has formed, breaking a lull in storms and is predicted to intensify before making landfall in Louisiana.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hurricane Milton isn't the end of our destructive storm season. There's likely more to come.

More hurricanes are expected this season, with experts anticipating an active October.
Conditions have improved for tropical storm formation due to shifting weather patterns.
fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Here's what the next two weeks of hurricane season look like in October

The next two weeks in Florida are uncertain for hurricane activity, with a 50% chance of above-normal storms.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Brewing Hurricane Francine Heads toward Louisiana, Ending Atlantic Hurricane Lull

Tropical Storm Francine has formed, breaking a lull in storms and is predicted to intensify before making landfall in Louisiana.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hurricane Milton isn't the end of our destructive storm season. There's likely more to come.

More hurricanes are expected this season, with experts anticipating an active October.
Conditions have improved for tropical storm formation due to shifting weather patterns.
fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Here's what the next two weeks of hurricane season look like in October

The next two weeks in Florida are uncertain for hurricane activity, with a 50% chance of above-normal storms.
more#hurricane-season
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