Meteorologists 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 DetailsThat persistent “polar vortex,” also known historically as the Hudson Bay low, is beginning its brief hiatus. During the next several days, the warmest temperatures in weeks will spread…this trend is going to take a sharp reversal before the end of the week. In fact, the “polar vortex,” will be
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 DetailsHappy 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
Read DetailsA significant winter storm is expected during the next 24 to 36 hours across the Deep South. Depending upon location, there will be a wide array of wintry precipitation types starting early on Tues., Jan. 28, 2014 and continuing into the morning of Wed., Jan. 29, 2014. Look for snow,
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 DetailsThe other day, forecasts called for three cold fronts to pass through Florida this week. Two have already done so. A third is on track for a passage early on Saturday (Jan. 18, 2014). Now, a fourth cold front…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 01/16/14
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.”
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