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
According to researchers, the invasion of the land by primitive moss-like plants was a pivotal time in our history.… Read More
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
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
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
These phenomenal clouds were observed last month on the south side of Deer Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park… Read More
The letter pushes back against the assertion that global warming has stopped in recent years, which is a claim that has frequently been made in the editorial pages of the Wall Street Journal and elsewhere. "Climate experts know that the long-term warming trend has not abated in the past decade."… Read More
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
This graphic shows how volatile precipitation patterns can lead to more fires in some states. Produced by DuKode Studio.
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