What’s Causing the Deadly Cold in Europe?
The weather pattern responsible for bringing the frigid air to Europe and Eurasia, and keeping it there, is being driven in part by a naturally-occurring pattern of climate variability known as the Arctic Oscillation.… Read More
Image of the Day: Braving the Blizzard in Europe
While much of the U.S. has had a mild winter this year, record cold and snow are being blamed for more than a hundred deaths in Europe. According to the Associated Press, snow has fallen as far south as the Adriatic Sea, and the Black Sea has frozen along the Romanian coast. … Read More
Rare February Blizzard Rages in Denver
While snow in Colorado isn't unusual, it's rare for Denver and eastern Colorado to get a storm of this magnitude during February. Most of Denver's snow comes during the fall and spring, and this storm may break records for the biggest February snowstorm.… Read More
Clear and Present Dangers Not So Clear, or Present
Let’s face it, human beings are not very good at dealing with distant, relatively uncertain threats. Whether we’re talking about environmental risks, such as climate change, or systemic economic peril, such as the collapse of mortgage-backed securities, our brains are hard-wired to focus on dangers that are front and center.… Read More
Extreme Cold Proves Deadly in Europe
A southerly plunge in the jet stream is allowing Arctic air to flow into Europe and Asia, where snow cover is above average. During the past few winters, weather patterns in the Arctic played a key role in bringing cold and snowy conditions to the U.S. and Europe.… Read More
Groundhog Day in a Year Without a Winter
Scientists say the mild winter will reverberate throughout ecosystems during Spring, with bigger deer populations thanks to more accessible vegetation for them to feed on throughout the winter.… Read More
Record Warmth in Eastern U.S.; Temps Tumble in Alaska
While much of the Lower-48 states are experiencing a year without a winter, Alaska continues to suffer from record cold and snow. The contrast is a consequence of the prevailing weather pattern that has set up so far this winter, with high altitude winds preventing Arctic air from spilling down into the continental U.S. for extended periods.… Read More
Weird Winter Continues with Western Storms
Heavy rains and mountain snows, along with strong winds, are expected through the weekend and into next week in northern California, parts of Oregon, and Washington.… Read More
