‘Snowpril’ Dumps Nearly 2 Feet of Snow in Northeast
While snowfall amounts underperformed compared to initial forecasts in cities such as Buffalo and Pittsburgh, higher elevation regions that had colder temperatures received more significant amounts. The jackpot was Laurel Summit, Pa., which recorded an impressive 23.2 inches of snow.… Read More
Image of the Day: A Maple Syrup Story With a Bitter Taste
Maple syrup may become a casualty of a changing climate by the end of the century, according to research by the USDA Forest Service. The sap flow from the maple trees, which is boiled to make syrup, is governed by alternate freezing and thawing patterns in the late winter. The trees also depend on snow to prevent the roots from freezing.… Read More
Image of the Day: Miracle on 81st Street?
A Rufous hummingbird was spotting hanging around the American Museum of Natural History in December. According to an ornithologist at the museum, since hummingbirds usually fly south by late October, early November, seeing them in December in the city is very odd. … Read More
Image of the Day: Cherry Blossoms Hit Premature Peak
The cherry blossoms are a huge draw for tourists in Washington, D.C., with its National Cherry Blossom Festival that signifies the beginning of spring. The festival began on March 20. However, the unusually high temperatures caused the cherry blossoms and tulips to bloom much earlier … Read More
Image of the Day: Storms are a Brewin’ over the U.S.
According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, there is a high probability of thunderstorm activity predicted for late in the day Friday for much of the eastern U.S. Though chances for severe weather are highest in the Mississippi, Tennesse and Ohio Valleys. Pictured here is the North American Model output for 7 p.m. EST on Friday. … 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
New Jersey Faces Serious Climate Change Risks, Experts Warn
Officials in New Jersey are beginning to assess the state’s climate-related risks… Read More
October Snowstorm Adds to 2011’s Billion Dollar Weather Disasters
In fact, the snowstorm caused more extensive tree damage in parts of New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts than Irene did.… Read More
