How Climate Change Will Affect Skiing Researchers decided to project the consequences of climate change on ski season by using US resorts as a case study. The effects, however, will be felt worldwide. Ski season is going to be shorter everywhere. Higher elevations will be especially important as trends continue, but all resorts will likely have to increase their reliance on snowmaking machines: but even these require […] Conditions Report Sydney Stephens | December 14, 2018 13 Comments
NOAA Labor Day Weekend Outlook: West Hot and Dry | East and Midwest Cooler and Wet with Possible Flooding Wondering what the weather will bring this Labor Day weekend before making your plans? Wonder no more, we’ve got your back… Here’s the latest summary from the NOAA for the upcoming Labor Day weekend: Recent above normal temperatures and humid weather in the US Northeast will take a break at the beginning of the weekend when we should expect more seasonable temperatures, […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 1, 2018 0 Comments
NOAA’s Official 2018/19 Winter Outlook for the USA The NOAA has released their expectations for the upcoming winter season, and they kinda contradict the Farmer’s and the Old Farmer’s Almanacs who both predict ‘teeth-chatteringly cold’ weather. Across all ski states, the NOAA is predicting more than likely higher than average temperatures, with California, the PNW, and Alaska the most likely to be warmer. A developing El Niño pattern is […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 31, 2018 0 Comments
NOAA September Outlook for North America – Colorado and Utah Looking Good for Precipitation Looking ahead to the September outlook, the Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 50-60% chance of experiencing above-normal temperatures. Both of the north corners look like being above average for sure, as does the west coast and Alaska. Equal chances for above normal, normal, and below-normal precipitation for the month. The PNW looks most likely to remain the driest, whereas South-West Colorado, […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 29, 2018 0 Comments
The Nation’s Highest and Lowest Temperatures Were Both in California Yesterday – Just 163-Miles Apart! The national (lower 48) high and low temperatures as of 11 am this (Sunday) morning were both in California; Death Valley, CA and Bodie State Park, CA, respectively. Death Valley reached a high temperature of 119°F yesterday and Bodie dropped down to 25°F overnight. The nation’s two extreme temperatures took place only 163 miles apart! More heat on the way for […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 6, 2018 0 Comments
NOAA August Outlook: Above Normal Temperatures for the West, Alaska and North East | Slim Chance of Summer Showers The final outlook for August sees the best chances for above-normal temperatures across Alaska, the West, the Southern Plains, the Northeast, and the Gulf states. Conditions are less certain for the rest of the Plains through the Mid-Atlantic. Odds are also increased for wetter than usual conditions for monsoonal areas of the West. Looks like a slim chance for summer showers […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 3, 2018 0 Comments
New Study Concludes That Humans Are Shifting the Seasons Worldwide Climate scientists have dug deeper than weather station records and now have yet another reason to confidently determine that humans are causing the warming of our planet. Human-caused climate change, brought on by the burning of fossil fuels, is affecting seasonal cycle temperatures. In short, humans are shifting the seasons. Satellites began recording global temperatures and compiling a record in […] Jenah MacGrain | August 1, 2018 0 Comments
NOAA: June Outlook for North America – It’s Going to be a Warm One According to data from the NOAA, the outlook is for warmer than normal temperatures across the entire US during June, with the very small exception of parts of the Great Lakes and Southeast. However, Alaska and the south-east can expect above average precipitation, with the rest of the country forecast an average month. Weather WeatherBrains | May 18, 2018 0 Comments
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