NOAA: May 2020 Tied for Hottest on Record for the Globe The globally averaged temperature departure from average for May 2020 tied with 2016 as the highest for the month of May in the 141-year NOAA global temperature dataset record, which dates back to 1880. This monthly summary, developed by scientists at NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, is part of the suite of climate services NOAA provides to government, business, […] Weather WeatherBrains | June 15, 2020 0 Comments
Arctic ‘Zombie’ Fires Reigniting After Winter Months Record warm temperatures in the Siberian Arctic have led scientists to the discovery of a phenomenon known as ‘zombie fires’. Also known as “holdover fires”, these subterranean fires are the result of previous seasonal wildfires that can persist throughout the winter and reemerge in the spring. With the temperatures in the Arctic winters reaching -58 degrees Fahrenheit, how could it be […] Brains Emily Crofton | June 4, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA June, July, August Outlook | A Hot Summer Ahead for Most of the Nation Last week the NOAA released its 3-month outlook for the months of June, July, and August (JJA). It looks like the majority of the country will bask in well above-normal temperatures for most of the summer, temperatures which have begun already in areas of California, Nevada, and Arizona. Related: NOAA: It’s Time to Say Goodbye | The Sierra Nevada Snowpack Will […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 29, 2020 0 Comments
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 […] SnowBrains | May 27, 2020 0 Comments
Temperature in Denver, CO Reached 92ºF Yesterday Setting a New Daily High Record The temperature at Denver International Airport reached 92º at 3:25 pm yesterday, breaking the old daily temperature record of 90º set in 2009. Related: Denver, CO Currently Experiencing Coldest Daily Temperatures EVER Recorded It is the first time this year that the mercury has crept up to 90º, and is about 3 weeks earlier than the average first 90 which […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 20, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA 8-14 Day Outlook: West Cooler and Wetter, East Hotter and Drier The NOAA just released their outlook for the end of May. After the warmer temperatures the last few weeks, much of the west can look forward to cooler conditions, whereas towards the east expect it to be much warmer than normal. The majority of western USA can expect precipitation to be at, or slightly below, average and the east is […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 15, 2020 1 Comment
Climate Change Shutting the Doors for British Ski Resort The devastating effects of climate change are drastically impacting a British ski resort located in the Cairngorms National Park. Snow-covered hills which attract snow sports enthusiasts and the home of the only daily working sled-dog center in the UK are now transforming into muddy slopes as temperatures rapidly rise, infringing upon the ski area’s future. Attracting over two million visitors a […] Industry News Emily Crofton | March 13, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA 6-10 Day Outlook: Cold and Wet Returning to the West! Above normal temperatures are likely for Alaska due to the strong ridge predicted over the northern Pacific.  Below normal temperatures are favored for the western and north-central CONUS. High probabilities of below normal temperatures are also indicated for parts of the northern High Plains, and above-normal temperatures for most of the eastern and south-central CONUS. Above-normal precipitation is favored for most of […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 12, 2020 0 Comments
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