This is How Winter Temperatures in the U.S. Have Changed Over the Last 75 Years The infographic above shows the average temperature change in the winter over the last 75 years. The trend was captured by meteorologist Brian Brettschneider using NCEI data. Every county on the map got warmer. The Northern Plains appear to be seeing the worst of the warming with many areas seeing increases in the 5°F to 7°F range. Almost all of […] Weather Brent Thomas | September 6, 2022 0 Comments
19 Locations in South Africa Suffered Coldest Ever Recorded Temperatures Last Week While many areas of the northern hemisphere are being punished by record-breaking heatwaves, the other side of the planet is suffering at the other end of the thermometer. A ‘big freeze’ that had its hold on South Africa last week was responsible for 19 cold temperature records being smashed. Related: NOAA: Preliminary Analysis Concludes Pacific Northwest Heatwave Was a 1,000-Year Event… […] WeatherBrains | July 26, 2021 1 Comment
NOAA Weather Outlook: The Next 3 Months Could See Above Average Temperatures The Climate Prediction Center updated their seasonal outlooks today. According to their report, much of the United States could see above-average temperatures for May, June, and July. Montana Meteorologist Brooke Foster studied the CPC’s summer outlook for the months of June, July, and August and had this to say in a Facebook post: “The June-July-August outlook anticipates increased chances of […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 18, 2020 0 Comments
Iguanas Suffering From Cold Temperatures in Florida The National Weather Service is warning Florida residents of frozen iguanas dropping from trees as a result of the recent cold temperatures. Temperatures have been dropping into the 30s with high winds associated, which is unusual for the region. As a result, the streets and sidewalks of Florida have been rapidly littered with frozen iguanas. Iguanas are coldblooded reptiles that are […] Brains Emily Crofton | February 4, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA Outlook for End of February | Bad News for Snow Lovers Across the Country… The second half of February looks likely to be bad news for snow-lovers across the country, with high confidence for a warm pattern emerging in the east, and in the west, the probability for precipitation looks ‘below normal’. Much to the chagrin of any snow lovers in the East, the continued NAO+ outlook and enhanced subtropical ridge over the Southeast favors […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 4, 2020 2 Comments
A Number of Record High-Temperatures Smashed Across Colorado Yesterday 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 […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 20, 2019 0 Comments
South Lake Tahoe Hasn’t Hit 85ºF This Year Yet | Latest Day On Record For this is August 1st The Reno and Fallon Airports haven’t hit 100°F yet this year. They’ve gotten close, though, both hitting 99°F. Related: Record-Breaking High Temperatures in Alaska this Weekend | Anchorage Just Had its Hottest June EVER How unusual is that? Well, we are now past the average date for the first 100°F day, but we’ll have chances through about Labor Day. To […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 18, 2019 0 Comments
Record-Breaking High Temperatures in Alaska this Weekend | Anchorage Just Had its Hottest June EVER 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 […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 2, 2019 1 Comment
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