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A summery version of the polar vortex

Just 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

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The Nation’s temperatures are just too hot, too cold and just right

The weather during the past few days could easily be compared to the fairy tale, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” However, the extremes in temperature are quite real, albeit unusual. Much like Goldilocks discovered by tasting the bear’s porridge (an oatmeal-like dish), “too hot,” “too cold” and “just right,” could

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Hello, I’m Winter!

Happy belated Groundhog Day (Feb. 2, 2014)! What does that furry marmot from Punxsutawney know anyway? What do all those other Johnny-come lately groundhogs and other critters know? Not much, even with their hyped weather forecasting accuracies…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 02/11/14

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Brutal arctic air mass invades nothern tier of U.S.

On Christmas morning, Chicken, AK (yes, that’s the name of the place) stood frozen in time at -58 degrees. Chicken is located in far eastern interior Alaska. According to the National Weather Service (NWS)…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 12/29/13

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