Happy 2015! Most likely, many folks can’t wait to clean the weather palate from 2014 and get rid of the bad weather they experienced (namely the “Polar Vortex”). Yet, when considering all events, 2014 wasn’t really that bad weatherwise…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 1/4/15
Read DetailsAs noted in earlier articles (see list of suggested links below), the, “Polar Vortex” is a semi-permanent fixture at high latitudes in both northern and southern hemispheres. Last winter, part of the vortex moved southward and took up residence…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 12/4/14
Read DetailsJust when you thought it safe, the “polar vortex,” has returned for a summery rendition. Not quite as chilly and intense as its wintery cousin, this polar vortex has primarily targeted the northern tier from the Dakotas eastward…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 07/16/14
Read DetailsMeteorologists are in agreement that forecast skills drops off the further one predicts into the future. In fact, according to an American Meteorological Society policy statement, “The current skill in forecasting daily weather conditions beyond eight days is relatively low. However, products…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published
Read DetailsYesterday was the Ides of February (Feb. 15). That means that meteorological winter will be over in less than two weeks. Astronomical winter has a bit more than a month to go. Winter officially ends (and Spring begins) on Mar. 20, 2014…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published
Read DetailsYesterday morning, there was a possibility of significant snowfall event occurring from the Mid-Atlantic into New England today (Tues., Jan. 21, 2014) into Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2014). That potential has been fast transforming into reality…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 01/21/14
Read DetailsAs the polar vortex reasserts itself over eastern Canada, one of the many “clippers” (see article from Jan. 19, 2014) rotating around it appears ready to spawn an East Coast snowstorm. If the computer and human forecasts verify…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 01/20/14
Read DetailsIf you liked the polar vortex earlier this month, then you’ll definitely like its return this week. Although the polar won’t be quite as far south or quite as cold, it will still make its presence felt. By the way, the only thing of consequence about the “polar vortex” is…To
Read DetailsALERT: This is a weather-torial. The opinions expressed here are mine alone. Although it has retreated to high latitudes, the so-called “polar vortex” remains in the news. The real “vortex” remains locked in place near the North Pole. Now it’s time for us humans to create our own “polar vortex.”
Read DetailsIf you watched many TV weathercasters report during the first week of January 2014, you heard explanations about how the polar vortex, and its associated pool of bitterly cold arctic air, controlled the weather across the eastern two-thirds of North America (Fig. 1). The counter-clockwise circulation…To read the entire feature,
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