A recent study has stirred up quite the debate. It suggests that a small rise in global sea levels could lead to harsher winters in East Asia. The idea is that a 15-30 cm increase in sea levels might tweak atmospheric patterns, making cold snaps more intense. But is this claim backed by solid evidence? The study relied heavily on a single climate model, NorESM1-F. T...
Long ago, fishermen near Peru and Ecuador noticed something odd. Every few years, the ocean water near their fishing spots would get warmer. This warm water drove fish away, making it tough for the fishermen to catch enough to eat. They called this strange event "El Niño, " which means "The Child" in Spanish, because it happened around Christmas. What these fisherme...
Georgia's winter weather is always a bit of a mystery. Last year, the state saw some serious snowstorms, but usually, winter here is pretty mild. So, what's in store for this year? Let's take a look at what different forecasts are saying. First things first, winter officially kicks off on December 1st, meteorologically speaking. But if you're waiting for the astrono...
Washington State stands out as the top spot in the U. S. for UFO sightings per person. This isn't just a random occurrence; there are reasons behind it. Some might joke that it's because of the state's unique weather patterns. First, let's consider the numbers. Over the past year, Washington had one UFO sighting for every 1021 people. That's a lot compared to other ...
The 2025 hurricane season is likely wrapping up. A winter weather pattern is taking over the Gulf, Caribbean, and tropical Atlantic. Strong upper-level winds are spreading across the tropics, which is typical for this time of year. While it's still possible for a late-season storm to pop up, experts believe the main threat has passed for the U. S. and nearby regions...
Upstate New York is in for a typical winter this year. After a few years of low snowfall, things are looking up for snow lovers. Last winter, Syracuse got 105 inches of snow, which is close to the usual 120 inches. Experts think this winter might be similar. For the past five years, snowfall in Syracuse was below 90 inches. The winters of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 wer...
The Inland Northwest has been dry for a while, but things are changing. Rain is finally here, and it's not planning to leave soon. In Coeur d'Alene, almost 3 inches of rain have fallen this month, which is more than the usual 2. 22 inches for October. This change in weather is linked to something called La Niña. It's when the sea surface in the south-central Pacific...
Northeast Ohio is in for a stretch of sunny days, thanks to a weather phenomenon called an Omega block. This isn't just any weather pattern; it's a big kink in the jet stream that's keeping the region dry and warm. The block is named after the Greek letter Omega because of its shape. It's like a sandwich of two low-pressure systems with a high-pressure system in the ...
In recent times, heavy rainfalls have been causing significant problems in the mountainous areas of India and Pakistan. These sudden and intense downpours, known as cloudbursts, have led to flash floods, landslides, and mudflows, resulting in loss of life and destruction of property. In one such incident, a district in northwestern Pakistan called Buner experienced ...
In the vast Atlantic Ocean, a tropical disturbance is making waves. This system, currently near the Cabo Verde Islands, is showing signs of organizing and could soon be named Tropical Storm Erin. The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on it, with high confidence that it will develop within the next few days. The system is expected to move westward, gui...