WEATHER SCIENCE

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Jan 19 2026WEATHER

Understanding Wind Chill: A Chilly Tale from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is bracing for a cold snap, with temperatures dropping to the teens and wind chills nearing zero. This weather phenomenon, known as wind chill, has been a part of weather forecasts since 1973. It's a measure of how cold it feels when wind speed is factored in with the actual air tempera

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Dec 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Closing a Key Weather Research Center is a Big Deal

The U. S. government is planning to shut down the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado. This place is a big deal in the world of weather and climate science. It's been around since 1960 and has helped make lots of important discoveries. NCAR has special tools like supercomput

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