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U.S. Experiences Record High Early-November Snow, Then Near Record Low Mid-November

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The United States has experienced a dramatic shift in weather conditions this November, going from a record-setting snowy start to one of the driest mid-Novembers in recent history. At the beginning of the month, certain regions reported the highest snowfall recorded for the start of November. Related: NOAA December 2023 Outlook: What Skiers & Riders Can Expect Across the U.S. […]
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Nearly Every Ski Zone in Western US Sitting on Average or Above Average Snowpack After Last Week’s Storm Cycle

The Western US is currently buried in snow. Happy New Year everyone. Nearly every ski zone in the Western US is sitting on an average or above snowpack according to a chart shared by the US Department of Agriculture. Right now, Lake Tahoe has 215% of its average snowpack after getting over 200″ in December—the snowiest December on record for […]
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Canada Prime Minister Extends US Border Closure Another Month

The US-Canada border will remain closed to nonessential travel for another month as both countries work to contain the spread of covid-19, according to government sources. The current US-Canadian closure agreement expired November 21, so restrictions will now remain in place until at least December 21. Related: US-Canada Border Could Remain Closed Until Next Year | Reopening is a “Long, […]
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As Wildfires Intensify New Smoke Forecasting Models Are Needed

New smoke forecasting models are being developed in response to wildfires intensifying across the western United States. The NOAA Smoke Forecasting System is good for predicting smoke movement across the US, however not as effective on a smaller scale. Related: The Intensity of California’s Wildfires is Causing Rare Volcanic Clouds Climate change is driving the intensification of wildfires worldwide. Increased […]
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US-Canada Border Could Remain Closed Until Next Year | Reopening is a “Long, Long, Long Way Away”

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A leading Canadian infectious disease specialist says that the US-Canada border should remain closed until the US manages to get the pandemic under control, reports CBC. “They’re having over 50,000 new cases per day in the country, and on top of that, it doesn’t appear like they are getting this epidemic under control. Reopening the border is going to be […]
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Scientists Accurately Measure Northern Hemisphere Snow Mass From Space

Researchers at the Finnish Meteorological Institute and Environment and Climate Change Canada have developed a method to more accurately measure snow mass by reducing the error margins of various observations through determined data from satellite observations, measurements made from the ground, and computer modeling.  Warming surface temperatures have driven a substantial reduction in the extent and duration of the Northern […]
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Tsunami Alert for Entire Western US Coast Cancelled as Wave Thankfully Fails to Show Up

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A tsunami watch issued for the entire US west coast after a large earthquake off the Alaskan coast Tuesday morning has been canceled, reports wbtv.com. The quake struck 175 miles southeast of Kodiak, AK.  Kodiak officials warned residents to evacuate if they lived in low-lying areas and people reported on social media that the quake was felt hundreds of miles away, […]
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NOAA: Winter Storm Warning for Montana Today | 10-15″ of Snow Forecast

NOAA issued its first Winter Storm Warning of the 2016/17 winter today. The Winter Storm Warning if for a huge swath of Montana. NOAA is forecasting 10-15″ of snowfall for Montana today and tomorrow. * SNOW ACCUMULATION…10 TO 15 INCHES…GREATEST ABOVE 8000 FEET. – NOAA Billings, MT today Winter Weather Advisories are also issued all over western Montana. These Winter […]
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Ski Patrol: One of America’s Worst Paying Jobs

According to a study by SkiPatrol.net, Ski Patrollers are among the lowest paying workers in America. Along with Lifeguards, Recreational Protective Services (RPS) workers make less than 97% of US professions, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From SkiPatrol.net: It’s important to note that 90%+ of ski patrollers that are also National Ski Patrol members in the US take no compensation for their work, and do not appear in this category of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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NASA: US Could Face “Megadroughts” This Century

While California’s drought pushes into its fourth year, we ain’t seen nothing yet. The severe drought in the U.S. Southwest pales in comparison to what’s coming: a “megadrought” that will grip that region later this century and could last for decades, says NASA: NASA Study Finds Carbon Emissions Could Dramatically Increase Risk of U.S. Megadroughts February 12, 2015: Droughts in the U.S. Southwest and Central Plains during the last half of this […]
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U.S. Winter Outlook by National Weather Service

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Winter is likely to offer little relief to the drought-stricken U.S. Southwest, and drought is likely to develop across parts of the Southeast as below-average precipitation is favored in these areas of the country, according to NOAA’s annual Winter Outlook announced today. Drought has been an ongoing concern across parts of the Southwest and Texas for nearly three years, and after some relief during the past few months, drought is […]
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