After January's dry and cold start, February might come as a pleasant surprise. The weather is likely to be milder and wetter. This might be something to look forward to after January's dryness and chill. February is often interesting because it is the end of meteorological winter and beginning of longer days. This means likely seeing signs of spring. It...
In South Carolina, folks are enjoying a streak of unseasonably toasty weather at the beginning of the week. Y'all are going to want to reach for your sunscreen to block the UV rays and maybe even a pair of shorts as South Carolina is basking in warm temperatures. While today is sure to be a scorcher with temps climbing towards the 80s, it doesn't seem like fun will ...
The Earth spins in space, and it's ever so slightly tilted. This tilt is a big deal. To understand how big, let's break down what we know. Earth's axis goes in a slow motion wobble. This wobble is like a spinning top that slowly changes its tilt over 10, 000 years. But don't think it's a perfect circle. This movement is called precession, and it can alter weather pa...
Imagine waking up to mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies. Sunlight is peeking into the room. It is time to put on the favorite hoodie. It's pleasant outside, but there is a twist for the weekend. The weather will change from Friday afternoon. A cold front is traveling through the Southeast. Thunderstorms might accompany the rain. This weather system is ex...
Did you know that the rainfall in Taiwan during typhoons is largely influenced by where the storm goes? Usually, the better a model predicts the storm's path, the better it can forecast how much rain will fall. But a recent study found that for typhoons moving in a specific way—from the southwest—this rule doesn't always apply. Researchers looked at five years of da...
In a surprising turn of events, Florida's beaches have been covered with snow while Alaska's usually snowy wilderness takes a break from winter. This week, Pensacola saw a rare snowfall of 8. 9 inches, a sight not typically seen in the Sunshine State. Meanwhile, Juneau in Alaska has only received 8. 1 inches of snow so far this January, which is unusual for a city th...
Ever wondered why January in South Carolina often feels colder than December? You're not alone. The reason lies in how the Earth stores and loses heat. Even though winter starts in late December, it takes time for the ground and air to cool down after the warmth of summer and fall. This delay, called "seasonal lag, " explains why temperatures drop faster in January. ...
Severe storms and tornadoes are some of nature's most dangerous events, causing significant damage and harm. The weather conditions near the surface are heavily influenced by large-scale weather patterns, known as synoptic patterns. To understand how tornadoes might change with the climate, scientists are looking at how these big weather patterns affect tornado forma...
Hang on tight, folks! The weather is about to get interesting. A low-pressure system is on its way from the Dakotas to Minnesota, bringing snow along with it. Today might be calm, but don't let that fool you. Snowflakes will start dancing around northern regions late tonight, spreading to the rest of Western Wisconsin after midnight. Expect the snow to stick around u...
Brrr! Temperatures have plunged across the U. S. , with Winter Storm Blair bringing snow and winter alerts to millions. This isn't just any cold snap; it's tied to the Arctic, where warming can push cold air south. Climate change might be making these cold snaps more likely. The polar vortex, a spinning band of cold wind, and the polar jet stream, a fast-moving air ...