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California Faces Water Thieves as Drought Worsens

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California has been desperate for water as a drought travels through the West Coast state. It is the worst possible time of the year for California, as it’s hotter and drier than ever, which is intensifying the drought altogether. With the dry period California is facing, people are more desperate than ever for water, leaving many resulting in theft to […]

Avatar photo Breya Bergom | July 26, 2021
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A Heatwave of History: Mount Rainier, WA’s, Snowpack Melting

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Climate change and global warming have lead to many heatwaves ravaging across the US. This year, the 2021 Western North America Heat Wave struck across Canada and states such as Northern California, Idaho, Western Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Mount Rainier, which is located in Washington, has experienced the effects of climate change. Around July 10th, resident Jack Deconinck-Smith claims he […]

Avatar photo Breya Bergom | July 15, 2021
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Denver, CO Reports 3rd Day in a Row Over 100ºF | New Daily Record High Temperature Set

This has only happened six times since Denver began keeping weather records. Three days in a row this week—all over 100ºF. With the current heatwave impacting the western United States, Denver recorded a new daily record high temperature yesterday on June 16, 2021, of 100ºF. The previous record was 98ºF. Other parts of the West are seeing record high temperatures as […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 18, 2021
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Death Valley, CA Records Earth’s Hottest Temperature in 3 Years: Just 1º Less Than Hottest Temperature Ever Recorded

The official weather observing station in Death Valley, California — called Furnace Creek for good reason — reached a scorching 128 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, CBS News reports.  Related: Man Fell to His Death Canyoneering in Death Valley National Park, CA That marks the hottest temperature recorded anywhere on the planet since 2017 and is only one degree behind what […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 15, 2020
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Grand Canyon Parks Service Takes to Social Media with Warnings of Extreme June Heat

Grand Canyon is an unforgiving environment. The heat inside the canyon can cause shoes to come apart, and heavy hiking boots can trap sweat and lead to painful blisters. Before setting off on a hike, understand the limitations of yourself and your gear. https://t.co/PLebJv4uTz pic.twitter.com/fvB4DgHcl2 — Grand Canyon NPS (@GrandCanyonNPS) June 22, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Summer temperatures in Grand Canyon National […]

Elliot Levey | June 30, 2020
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Climate: Historical High Temperatures and Modern Climate

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Earth has experienced many temperatures over time, from historical high temperatures to ice ages and our modern climate. Earth has experienced a range of climates and temperatures over time. There have been notable thermal maximums in Earth’s history. Scientists research these thermal maximums and compare them to current climate trends. Earth was at its peak temperature just after its formation, […]

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Lynn Barlow | June 26, 2020
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National Weather Service Reports Record-High Temperatures in California Yesterday

Record-high temperatures were recorded at five California airports yesterday, May 26th. The NOAA reported: RECORD EVENT REPORT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY – HANFORD CA 130 AM PDT WED MAY 27 2020 ….RECORD HIGH MINIMUM TEMPERATURES BROKEN AT FRESNO AND MADERA ON MAY 26TH… ON MAY 26TH, 2020, FRESNO-YOSEMITE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SET A RECORD HIGH MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 72 […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 27, 2020
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NOAA: Record High November Temperatures in California

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There are record high temperatures in parts of California right now.  According to NOAA, high temperatures across central California are twelve to fourteen degrees above normal for this time of year. The following information is provided by NOAA as of Tuesday, November 12th. “Record high temperatures have been set at Redding, Red Bluff and Stockton this afternoon.” – NOAA 11/12/19 Redding […]

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WeatherBrains | November 13, 2019
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A Number of Record High-Temperatures Smashed Across Colorado Yesterday

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A number of high-temperature records were broken across Colorado yesterday as record-breaking heat hit Denver and the south east. Related: Softball Sized Hailstone that Fell in Colorado is Officially a Record In Denver, a high of 98ºF broke the day’s record of 97ºF, set in 1986. The mercury in Pueblo hit 102ºF, smashing the city’s previous record for the date […]

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WeatherBrains | August 20, 2019
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Las Vegas, NV Pavements Can Get Hot Enough to Cause Second-Degree Burns

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A recent study by a group of surgeons found out something that’s probably not a shock to most of us; pavements get hot. But do you know how hot? The study in Las Vegas, NV found that during summer months the pavement temperature can exceed 140ºF, hot enough that just a few seconds of exposure can cause second-degree burns and […]

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WeatherBrains | July 26, 2019
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Record-Breaking High Temperatures in Alaska this Weekend | Anchorage Just Had its Hottest June EVER

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On Sunday, temperatures in Alaska rose to 92ºF in Northway near the state’s Yukon border, smashing the all-time heat record set in 1942 and sparking wildfires. Temperatures in Anchorage peaked at 82,  marking the city’s hottest day in three years. Related: VIDEO: Meanwhile, in Alaska… Wolverine Strolls Past Biker Carrying Goat’s Head The crazy weather ends a month that saw […]

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WeatherBrains | July 2, 2019
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NOAA: Record Heat Wave Scorches the Pacific Northwest | 105ºF in Portland, OR…

Heat wave scorches the Pacific Northwest by Tom Di Liberto/NOAA August 7, 2017 A remarkable heat wave brought rare extreme heat to the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Daily records fell by the wayside in Washington and Oregon as the searing summer sun caused temperatures to easily rise past 100°F in many inland locations in early August. The map above […]

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WeatherBrains | August 7, 2017
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May 2016 Shatters Global Temperature Records For The Eighth Month In A Row

According to NASA, May 2016 is the hottest May on record, making it the eighth month in a row to break the monthly temperature record. Despite one of the strongest El Niños ever recorded finally on the decline, the planet continues to warm at an alarming rate. The latest figures that were released by NASA now make it even more certain that […]

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Chris Wallner | June 24, 2016
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Super El Nino This Summer?

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has given a 50/50 split for whether or not we will be heading into an El Nino phase this fall. For skiers the El Nino/La Nina cycle is hardwired into our conscious, a shift in either direction means wetter than average years for certain ranges. However the NOAA prediction looks a bit conservative compared […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 27, 2014
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Alpine Meadows Conditions Report | Good Snow, Strong Sun, Sweet Band | Photo Tour

Alpine Meadows is the last ski resort open in Lake Tahoe.  While all the hardcore boys are down in the Eastern Sierras (more reports from there soon) the easy goin’ skier types got a treat today at Alpine. The snow soften up at about 9am and stayed fun all day.  About 11am it got a little busy, then died down […]

Miles Clark | April 27, 2013
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