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Changing Rainfall Patterns in the U.S.
Since 1900, the average annual precipitation is up 5 percent for the continental U.S.
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Extreme Precipitation Events are on the Rise
Heavy downpours have increased in every region of the contiguous states since 1950.
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Forecast Temperature Changes by 2100
A look at how U.S. temperatures are projected to change, according to the Third National Climate Assessment released May 6, 2014.
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How Much Precipitation is Needed to End the Drought?
A striking look at how much precipitation the Southwest would need over the next month to end the drought.
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Valentine’s Day Snow Cover
Snow cover for the continental U.S. on Valentine’s Day, 2014 was light-years beyond what we saw a year ago.
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January Record Extremes
The first month of 2014 has left us a nation divided by hot vs. cold weather.
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Winter Precipitation Trends
While every region of the country has seen a rise in winter temperatures since 1970, precipitation trends paint a more varied picture.
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Winter Temperature Trends
Since 1970, winters in the continental U.S. have warmed by 0.61°F per decade on average.
