“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”— Benjamin Franklin Meteorological Analysis Three weeks ago, a major cold snap and series of winter storms enveloped the southern plains and parts of the Mississippi River Valley, sending temperatures below zero… Read More ›
As with any hurricane season, it’s important to be prepared for anything, including worst-case scenarios. While some seasons are far busier than others, all it takes is one storm to change someone’s life forever. This is why it’s necessary to… Read More ›
While this blog’s purpose is to provide accurate forecasts for major U.S. weather events, weather education, and climate op-eds, today’s post is quite a bit different and personal. What happened? As you all have known, my black lab/pit bull (?)… Read More ›
Anytime there is an extreme weather or weather-related event, there never seems to be a shortage of people who immediately blame man-made climate change. You can bet your hard earned dollar that any individual who makes such obscure claims without… Read More ›
Hikers at Deception Pass State Park, northwest of Seattle, Washington, were greeted by a mesmerizing sight last weekend. Kim Knight Wilkinson was there to photograph this incredible phenomena, known as a fogbow. Fogbows, sometimes referred to as cloudbows, white rainbows,… Read More ›
Introduction As a weather forecaster, I love being able to break down and forecast extreme and/or noteworthy weather events here in the United States. Tropical cyclones, nor’easters, and Arctic outbreaks are a particular interest of mine. Yet, throughout this very… Read More ›
Perhaps, it’s just from my weather forecasting experience….
By Meteorologist Bill Smith I recently came across an article in the quarterly journal American Educator: “Teaching Climate Change,” Vol 43, No. 4. The authors have an obvious agenda and are promoting propaganda. The article is alarmist and rife with… Read More ›
I’ve been keeping a close eye on our next storm system brewing to our west this evening. It’s expected to come over into our region tomorrow and then impact New England on Sunday. Given that this is what we like… Read More ›
Millions of Americans across the Deep South will be facing some dangerous weather conditions tomorrow and Saturday. At the same time, the Midwest will be dealing with some snow, which while it won’t be historic, it’ll be disruptive. So, let’s… Read More ›
By Chris Martz | December 20, 2019 Social media posts are well known for their exaggeration, and the weather is no exception. For the last week or so, I’ve been seeing Tweet after Tweet claiming that Christmas is going to… Read More ›
Chris Martz 