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Weekend storminess in store for both east and west coasts

A large sprawling, slow-moving low-pressure system moved slowly across the central U.S. for the past 4 days (Fig. 1). It brought some severe...
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A close call on a mid-Atlantic snowstorm

It has been a mostly snowless winter so far across much of the mid-Atlantic. In recent days, a developing Gulf Coast low-pressure system gave some ...
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Final thoughts and images of a recent lake and surprise river effect snowstorm

I’ve already summarized the recent Lake Michigan “lake effect” snow event. However, the day after the event, skies cleared and...
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Wintry blast this weekend followed by more tranquil overall weather pattern

A significant Arctic air mass has finally arrived in the eastern U.S. Even south Florida will feel its effects. However, the chill will be short...
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Winter finally arrives in Europe and in the U.S.

Arctic chill, snow and associated travel disruptions have finally struck parts of Europe and the United States. In Serbia, a combination of cold,...
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Seattle, Pacific Northwest bracing for the worst snowstorm in decades

Seattle, a city more accustomed to rain than snow is bracing for its worst snowstorm in recent memory. The National Weather Service has issued a...
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They Say “It Never Rains in Southern California.” But It Could Pour!

I’m writing this article from coastal Southern California where it’s been chilly and it’s going to stay chilly. On top of this...
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One Last Storm Affects The Northeast; Then Tranquility

One last storm will be moving up the Atlantic Seaboard into New England today into early tomorrow (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2). Look for locally heavy...
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Wild Weather Continues - Significant Flood Potential for Tennessee Valley...

The weather has been pretty wild so far this month. Strong Santa Ana winds struck southern California on December 1 and will be back later today...
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Alaskan Mega-storm wanes; more big storms on tap for Alaska and elsewhere!

Welcome to autumn, the transitional season in which air mass clashes feed storm development, especially in middle and high latitudes. We are no...
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