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Was Boston’s Snow Forecast a Bust? Depends on Whom You Ask.: The original forecast called for a foot of snow in Boston, but now totals might be less than half that amount, a National Weather Service meteorologi... https://lnkd.in/dyXiHiR6

Fall Forecast Alert! ☀️🍁 Get ready for a "second summer" as warm temperatures linger across most of the U.S. this autumn. Find out when cooler weather might finally arrive and how it could affect everything from wildfires to tornadoes. Check out AccuWeather's 2024 Fall Forecast for all the details! #FallForecast #SecondSummer

Watching all of the storms pummeling the west coast of the US, and the strange snow patterns hitting Colorado brings this article in The Conversation to mind, which provides a really nice outline of the impact of El Niño https://buff.ly/486PrRZ

Are you ready for this week's weather? 🌤️ ☀️ Tomorrow.io's meteorologists have their eyes on the skies and are tracking notable conditions across the U.S. Here's this week's snapshot: 🌩️ Summertime Thunderstorms Across the U.S.: Nationwide (Excluding Pacific Coast): Expect afternoon thunderstorms to flare up across the country early in the week, with activity persisting throughout the eastern U.S. for the rest of the week. Areas in the Southeast and along the Texas coast could see accumulations exceeding 6 inches due to repeated thunderstorm events. ☀️ Pacific Coast and Desert Southwest: Pacific Coast: The region is set to remain dry throughout the week. However, the Northwest will experience a heat uptick, with temperatures in Eastern Washington and Oregon likely touching the 90s by week's end. Desert Southwest: California and the broader Desert Southwest will maintain scorching conditions, with the Valley, Southern Nevada, and Arizona seeing highs soar into the triple digits. 🔥 West Coast Fires and Smog: California: Ongoing wildfires continue to impact air quality, particularly in inland cities like Sacramento and Fresno. Persistent dry conditions may hinder fire containment efforts and could lead to new fire outbreaks. 🌀 Tropics Update: Atlantic Basin: Currently quiet, but the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean remain primed for potential tropical activity. Stay alert as conditions could shift rapidly. Eastern Pacific: Monitoring two areas for development, though any systems are expected to remain offshore this week. Stay prepared with Tomorrow.io and mitigate weather-related disruptions using our pre-built operations templates for any industry: https://lnkd.in/g32mDiBM #weeklyweather #weatherupdate #regionalweather

Breaking the myth: Should I take everyone’s opinion seriously? Think again! Opinions are like weather forecasts—everyone’s got one, but they’re often off the mark. Advice, on the other hand, is like a seasoned meteorologist—based on experience and meant to guide you through the storm. So, don’t let opinions rain on your parade; follow the advice that helps you navigate the weather! Be brave to say thank you to someone’s opinion and move on and get SHIT done based on advice. Brett Stone Dale Wyatt James Persson

Is excessive heat gripping your region? Discover the best ways to stay cool and hydrated with meteorologist Steve Pelletier as he navigates through the sweltering weather patterns this Monday, July 15th. With temperatures expected to soar into the mid-90s and potentially hit 100 degrees in the Northeast, Steve offers crucial updates and practical tips for those planning to brave the outdoors. Learn about the impending thunderstorms set to sweep across Atlanta, Charlotte, and central and southern Florida, along with advice on the ideal times to travel to avoid delays caused by severe weather conditions. In this episode, Steve covers a wide array of weather scenarios affecting various parts of the nation. From the persistent heatwave plaguing Texas and the Central and Western Plains to the monsoon activity in the Four Corners and the generally dry conditions along the West Coast, get a comprehensive overview of the nation's weather. Steve dives into what you can expect in the Midwest with possible locally severe weather and provides insights on staying prepared. Don’t miss this essential weather update to ensure you’re ready for whatever Mother Nature has in store.

Starting soon, a genuine cold wave that will be hard to get rid of. It would be wise to do a walk-through on why the weather pattern will be colder than what we have experienced nationally since mid-January. This is not February 2021 redux; rather, it is a more spread-out event that will support perhaps two ice and snow events along the southern and eastern tier of the lower 48 states. I cannot be any more specific than that, but the similarity of the numerical models and analogs is impressive. Most likely time frame: February 12 - March 7. There could be a small break of moderation involved somewhere. But climatology of -EPO/-AO/-NAO blocking scenarios basically involves temperature averages in most of the USA being below normal. And in the case of the south central and Dixie states, well below average. Storm threats: judging by the 500MB height anomalies on the various models, February 12 - 14 and February 17 - 20. Track probability is greatest along a South Texas - Florida - Nova Scotia arc. The second threat appears to be greater and would involve a good deal of frozen types to the left of the path of the disturbances. Strongest cold potential: February 16 - 20 from the High Plains to the Gulf and East Coast. Clues in the synoptic pattern that the cold/snow risks should not be taken lightly: even with so much ridging, a gap in the upper flow is present which will allow for cross-polar flow. Also, note that the Arctic jet stream dips below the Great Lakes with recurrent cAk vortex formation in Ontario, James Bay, and Quebec. Also note the evolution of a storm aloft that gets into Baja California. Very low in latitude, redevelopment should be below the TX Gulf Coast. That trajectory is a colder and wetter one for the Lone Star State, the Deep South and Eastern Seaboard.

Puzzle/Quiz Time! - Do you know what term is frequently used to describe lightning that is so far away that observers cannot hear the thunder? Take this fun weather quiz and learn some interesting facts!

Yet another area we need to create equity in--- Weather Forecasting: https://lnkd.in/gPma5Awb

A lot of people have been cracking wise about the purported failure of our local meteorologists to accurately predict the snowfall totals associated with the storm that passed through today. In their defense, I’d like to remind everyone that weather is very complex, with small changes in any of many factors resulting in significant changes in outcomes. Meteorologists, like any other scientists, deal in probabilities. They take measurements, run computer models and make predictions within a range of probabilities. The further in time from the predicted event, the greater the error of the prediction. In this case, they predicted that a strong extra-tropical cyclone would form, pass over the ocean, and pump moisture into the Boston area resulting in 8 to 12 inches of snow. As late as Sunday evening they were predicting about 8 to 10 inches of snow in Chelmsford MA, where I live. But as Monday came, things began to change. The storm showed signs of bypassing us to the south, and predictions were downgraded to 4 to 6 inches in Chelmsford by Monday evening, and to about an inch or two by Tuesday morning. As it happened, it snowed here from about 8 AM to about noon, with most of being light snow tapering to flurries. We wound up with about an inch or two of snow, with significant melting during the day. In New York and Connecticut, they got socked with up to a foot of snow, but in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, we got off lightly. So in the end, everything came out as predicted. Weather forecasting has improved significantly over the last 50 years due to improvements in technology that allow forecasters to monitor changes in conditions, update computer models, and revise predictions in real time. The lesson is to keep abreast of the latest updates in the event of an impending storm. Things sometimes change.