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Smartphone weather apps that summarize their forecasts with eye-popping numbers and bright icons may be handy during mild weather, but meteorologists say it’s better to listen to human expertise during multi-faceted, dangerous winter storms. (1/3)
#Weather #Wx #WeatherApp
#Weather #Wx #WeatherApp
February 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Smartphone weather apps that summarize their forecasts with eye-popping numbers and bright icons may be handy during mild weather, but meteorologists say it’s better to listen to human expertise during multi-faceted, dangerous winter storms. (1/3)
#Weather #Wx #WeatherApp
#Weather #Wx #WeatherApp
Accurate weather forecasts are vital in the outdoor event industry. Weather directly affects safety, attendance, logistics, & overall event success.
Reliable forecasts help organizers plan setup/teardown, protect equipment, & make informed decisions about staffing, vendors, & contingency plans.
Reliable forecasts help organizers plan setup/teardown, protect equipment, & make informed decisions about staffing, vendors, & contingency plans.
February 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Accurate weather forecasts are vital in the outdoor event industry. Weather directly affects safety, attendance, logistics, & overall event success.
Reliable forecasts help organizers plan setup/teardown, protect equipment, & make informed decisions about staffing, vendors, & contingency plans.
Reliable forecasts help organizers plan setup/teardown, protect equipment, & make informed decisions about staffing, vendors, & contingency plans.
The Winter Olympics officially kicked off in Milano & Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. It has been 70 years since Cortina first held the Winter Games, & February temperatures have warmed 6.4F since then. The area now sees 41 fewer days below freezing than when the Games were first held there in 1956. (1/2)
February 10, 2026 at 6:24 PM
The Winter Olympics officially kicked off in Milano & Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. It has been 70 years since Cortina first held the Winter Games, & February temperatures have warmed 6.4F since then. The area now sees 41 fewer days below freezing than when the Games were first held there in 1956. (1/2)
As part of our Best Places to Live or Work in the United States If You Need to Know What the Weather Will Be Like Tomorrow 2025 report, we calculated the overall average variance for each of the 793 locations analyzed to see which locations were easier or harder to forecast weather.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
As part of our Best Places to Live or Work in the United States If You Need to Know What the Weather Will Be Like Tomorrow 2025 report, we calculated the overall average variance for each of the 793 locations analyzed to see which locations were easier or harder to forecast weather.
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Accurate weather forecasts are essential for energy industry professionals.
Temperature swings drive demand, while wind, solar, & precipitation determine renewable energy output, making precise forecasts critical for balancing the grid & preventing outages.
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Temperature swings drive demand, while wind, solar, & precipitation determine renewable energy output, making precise forecasts critical for balancing the grid & preventing outages.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Accurate weather forecasts are essential for energy industry professionals.
Temperature swings drive demand, while wind, solar, & precipitation determine renewable energy output, making precise forecasts critical for balancing the grid & preventing outages.
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Temperature swings drive demand, while wind, solar, & precipitation determine renewable energy output, making precise forecasts critical for balancing the grid & preventing outages.
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Weather word of the week: frost quakes.
Frost quakes can occur when water in the soil freezes, expands, and cracks under pressure. This has happened recently in portions of Kentucky and Tennessee in the wake of the recent winter storm. This graphic from NWS Louisville explains more.
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Frost quakes can occur when water in the soil freezes, expands, and cracks under pressure. This has happened recently in portions of Kentucky and Tennessee in the wake of the recent winter storm. This graphic from NWS Louisville explains more.
#wx #weather
February 5, 2026 at 1:17 PM
California is completely free of drought for the first time in 25 years after winter storms brought large amounts of rain & snow to the region. The last time CA had no areas considered “abnormally dry” or in drought conditions was in Dec. of 2000.
Learn more: www.climatewatch.com/p/california...
Learn more: www.climatewatch.com/p/california...
🏜️ California Drought-free for First Time in 25 Years
Plus: Dartmouth professors lead climate policy initiatives; Zillow removes climate risk data from site
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February 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
California is completely free of drought for the first time in 25 years after winter storms brought large amounts of rain & snow to the region. The last time CA had no areas considered “abnormally dry” or in drought conditions was in Dec. of 2000.
Learn more: www.climatewatch.com/p/california...
Learn more: www.climatewatch.com/p/california...
Today is #GroundhogDay!
What are your predictions? Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, predicting six more weeks of winter.
Keep in mind this is all for fun and games, and rodents are not meteorologists.
What are your predictions? Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, predicting six more weeks of winter.
Keep in mind this is all for fun and games, and rodents are not meteorologists.
February 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Today is #GroundhogDay!
What are your predictions? Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, predicting six more weeks of winter.
Keep in mind this is all for fun and games, and rodents are not meteorologists.
What are your predictions? Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, predicting six more weeks of winter.
Keep in mind this is all for fun and games, and rodents are not meteorologists.
Looking back at the massive snowstorm that hit the U.S. January 23-26, 2026, was the snow forecast for your area correct?
We analyzed the snow forecast accuracy for 7 major weather forecast providers: forecastwatch.com/2026/01/27/m...
#weather #wx #snow #snowstorm #winterwx #weatherrisk
We analyzed the snow forecast accuracy for 7 major weather forecast providers: forecastwatch.com/2026/01/27/m...
#weather #wx #snow #snowstorm #winterwx #weatherrisk
January 28, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Looking back at the massive snowstorm that hit the U.S. January 23-26, 2026, was the snow forecast for your area correct?
We analyzed the snow forecast accuracy for 7 major weather forecast providers: forecastwatch.com/2026/01/27/m...
#weather #wx #snow #snowstorm #winterwx #weatherrisk
We analyzed the snow forecast accuracy for 7 major weather forecast providers: forecastwatch.com/2026/01/27/m...
#weather #wx #snow #snowstorm #winterwx #weatherrisk
ClimateWatch recently highlighted 2025’s biggest weather & climate events. 2025 was the third warmest year on record globally & the fourth warmest year on record in the United States. There were 23 billion-dollar weather & climate events in the United States in 2025 totaling $115 billion in damages.
January 27, 2026 at 2:18 PM
ClimateWatch recently highlighted 2025’s biggest weather & climate events. 2025 was the third warmest year on record globally & the fourth warmest year on record in the United States. There were 23 billion-dollar weather & climate events in the United States in 2025 totaling $115 billion in damages.
Weather word(s) of the week: freezing rain and sleet.
There are several forms of winter precipitation, and sometimes it is hard to tell the difference. Freezing rain is liquid rain that freezes on contact with a surface. Sleet is rain that freezes into ice pellets before reaching the ground.
There are several forms of winter precipitation, and sometimes it is hard to tell the difference. Freezing rain is liquid rain that freezes on contact with a surface. Sleet is rain that freezes into ice pellets before reaching the ground.
January 26, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Weather word(s) of the week: freezing rain and sleet.
There are several forms of winter precipitation, and sometimes it is hard to tell the difference. Freezing rain is liquid rain that freezes on contact with a surface. Sleet is rain that freezes into ice pellets before reaching the ground.
There are several forms of winter precipitation, and sometimes it is hard to tell the difference. Freezing rain is liquid rain that freezes on contact with a surface. Sleet is rain that freezes into ice pellets before reaching the ground.
WOW! More than 240 million people across 40 states & spanning over 2,300 miles are in the path of a potentially historic winter storm that's expected to bring dangerous snow, ice, & bitterly cold conditions beginning this evening.
Stay safe & warm!
#weather #wx #snow #snowstorm #ice #icestorm
Stay safe & warm!
#weather #wx #snow #snowstorm #ice #icestorm
January 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM
A study led by the European Severe Storms Laboratory provides the first comprehensive global analysis of very large hail. The study found that northern Argentina was the global hotspot for very large hail events, followed by Uruguay, Paraguay, southern Brazil, the U.S. Great Plains, & South Africa.
January 23, 2026 at 7:39 PM
A study led by the European Severe Storms Laboratory provides the first comprehensive global analysis of very large hail. The study found that northern Argentina was the global hotspot for very large hail events, followed by Uruguay, Paraguay, southern Brazil, the U.S. Great Plains, & South Africa.
While there are A LOT of forecast snow maps floating around social media currently, we collected forecasts from seven major weather forecast providers. All of these forecasts were published today and are valid generally Friday through Monday across the United States. (1/2)
January 23, 2026 at 12:56 AM
While there are A LOT of forecast snow maps floating around social media currently, we collected forecasts from seven major weather forecast providers. All of these forecasts were published today and are valid generally Friday through Monday across the United States. (1/2)
Looking out the window to see if it started snowing yet
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January 22, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Looking out the window to see if it started snowing yet
From route planning & resource allocation to winter weather operations, weather forecast accuracy directly impacts transportation efficiency & cost. Knowing the most accurate forecast provider in your area helps you make smarter, faster business decisions, & helps you keep operations moving safely.
January 22, 2026 at 2:18 PM
From route planning & resource allocation to winter weather operations, weather forecast accuracy directly impacts transportation efficiency & cost. Knowing the most accurate forecast provider in your area helps you make smarter, faster business decisions, & helps you keep operations moving safely.
Weather word of the week: graupel.
Graupel are soft, small pellets formed when supercooled water droplets (at a temperature below 32°F) freeze onto a snow crystal, a process called riming. If the riming is particularly intense, the rimed snow crystal can grow to an appreciable size. - NOAA
Graupel are soft, small pellets formed when supercooled water droplets (at a temperature below 32°F) freeze onto a snow crystal, a process called riming. If the riming is particularly intense, the rimed snow crystal can grow to an appreciable size. - NOAA
January 21, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Weather word of the week: graupel.
Graupel are soft, small pellets formed when supercooled water droplets (at a temperature below 32°F) freeze onto a snow crystal, a process called riming. If the riming is particularly intense, the rimed snow crystal can grow to an appreciable size. - NOAA
Graupel are soft, small pellets formed when supercooled water droplets (at a temperature below 32°F) freeze onto a snow crystal, a process called riming. If the riming is particularly intense, the rimed snow crystal can grow to an appreciable size. - NOAA
An strong winter storm system looks to bring impactful freezing rain and snow across a large portion of the United States this weekend.
Visit forecastadvisor.com to ensure you're following the most accurate source of weather forecasts in your area.
#wx #weather #winterwx #snow #snowstorm #icestorm
Visit forecastadvisor.com to ensure you're following the most accurate source of weather forecasts in your area.
#wx #weather #winterwx #snow #snowstorm #icestorm
January 20, 2026 at 7:59 PM
An strong winter storm system looks to bring impactful freezing rain and snow across a large portion of the United States this weekend.
Visit forecastadvisor.com to ensure you're following the most accurate source of weather forecasts in your area.
#wx #weather #winterwx #snow #snowstorm #icestorm
Visit forecastadvisor.com to ensure you're following the most accurate source of weather forecasts in your area.
#wx #weather #winterwx #snow #snowstorm #icestorm
It’s #TestimonialTuesday!
Hear from our clients at ClearAg about why weather forecasts are under-utilized in the agriculture industry, and how they can help improve margins.
#weather #wx #agwx #agriculture
Hear from our clients at ClearAg about why weather forecasts are under-utilized in the agriculture industry, and how they can help improve margins.
#weather #wx #agwx #agriculture
January 20, 2026 at 6:35 PM
It’s #TestimonialTuesday!
Hear from our clients at ClearAg about why weather forecasts are under-utilized in the agriculture industry, and how they can help improve margins.
#weather #wx #agwx #agriculture
Hear from our clients at ClearAg about why weather forecasts are under-utilized in the agriculture industry, and how they can help improve margins.
#weather #wx #agwx #agriculture
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"Global coral loss, fisheries disruption and coastal infrastructure destruction are estimated to cost nearly $2 trillion annually"
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Ocean Damage Nearly Doubles the Cost of Climate Change - Inside Climate News
The global cost of greenhouse gas emissions are nearly double what scientists previously thought, according to a study published Thursday by researchers at the University of California San Diego’s Scr...
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January 19, 2026 at 7:56 PM
"Global coral loss, fisheries disruption and coastal infrastructure destruction are estimated to cost nearly $2 trillion annually"
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A recent study found that young children who experienced hotter temperatures than usual were less likely to meet basic developmental milestones than those living in nearby, but slightly cooler areas.
Learn more in our ClimateWatch newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/rising-tem...
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📖 Rising Temperatures May Lead to Developmental Delays in Children
Plus: AccuWeather climate study highlights; U.S. withdraws from climate organizations
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January 19, 2026 at 7:38 PM
A recent study found that young children who experienced hotter temperatures than usual were less likely to meet basic developmental milestones than those living in nearby, but slightly cooler areas.
Learn more in our ClimateWatch newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/rising-tem...
#climate #health
Learn more in our ClimateWatch newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/rising-tem...
#climate #health
Snow in Florida this morning!
January 18, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Snow in Florida this morning!
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First Solar Power Plant in Kyrgyzstan Will Save 120,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions Every Year
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First Solar Power Plant in Kyrgyzstan Will Save 120,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions Every Year
Find out more: www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fir...
#ClimateAction
First Solar Power Plant in Kyrgyzstan Will Save 120,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions Every Year
The 100MW installation will generate 210 million kWh of clean electricity annually, and represented one of the largest foreign investments.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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First Solar Power Plant in Kyrgyzstan Will Save 120,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions Every Year
Find out more: www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fir...
#ClimateAction
First Solar Power Plant in Kyrgyzstan Will Save 120,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions Every Year
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#ClimateAction
Florida has officially been dethroned as the lightning capital of the U.S. AEM, with the help of its 1800 sensor lightning detection network, announced that one of the Great Plains states had the highest concentration of lightning in 2025, with ~73 lightning flashes per square mile last year. (1/2)
January 16, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Florida has officially been dethroned as the lightning capital of the U.S. AEM, with the help of its 1800 sensor lightning detection network, announced that one of the Great Plains states had the highest concentration of lightning in 2025, with ~73 lightning flashes per square mile last year. (1/2)