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Helping Business Weather the Storm

by David Moran, on Feb 26, 2019 3:57:42 PM

The Pineapple Express may sound like a fast train in the tropics, but did you know it's an actual term to describe at atmospheric feature? Another long-lasting, wet & snowy …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Feb 25, 2019 3:14:11 PM

Just about every type of weather happened somewhere in the US over the past weekend. Heavy rains, tornadoes, blizzards, flooding, and even a typhoon near Guam caused, and continue to …

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by David Moran, on Feb 19, 2019 2:02:03 PM

As temperatures warm and the snow slowly starts to disappear, you might start thinking about getting outside more. However, one potential hazard that you may not have considered is flooding …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Feb 18, 2019 3:15:13 PM

What a difference a year makes! Last year, California ski resorts were hurting with the Sierra Nevada range seeing minimal amounts of snow. But this year? It's quite a different …

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by Mike Eilts, on Feb 13, 2019 1:05:54 PM

It’s no secret that snow, slush, sleet and ice can wreak havoc on roads, often creating nightmare traffic conditions. But more than a mere nuisance, adverse weather can be tied …

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by David Moran, on Feb 11, 2019 3:31:35 PM

You may enjoy the freshly fallen snow for a while, but eventually, you'll be ready for it to go away. After all, even your snowman has to disappear one day …

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by David Moran, on Feb 7, 2019 2:14:45 PM

If you live in the Central US or have spoken to anyone from the area, you likely know that the weather can change on a dime. That was indeed the …

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by David Moran, on Feb 5, 2019 1:28:59 PM

You're observing the freshly fallen snow at your location. While the scene can be breathtaking, how does that blanket of snow affect temperatures afterward? In most cases, sunlight reaching the …

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by David Moran, on Feb 1, 2019 11:29:22 AM

The polar plunge is continuing across portions of the country, producing dangerously low wind chills. The cold temperatures are also causing a phenomenon known as frost quakes. People in portions …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Jan 24, 2019 2:33:06 PM

Search for "pancake ice", and you'll undoubtedly get results for places that serve breakfast and ice cream. However, it is a winter phenomenon with a very unusual appearance that has …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Jan 22, 2019 1:45:25 PM

Have you seen the icy images of Niagara Falls? Anything outside that can freeze, has frozen. Extreme cold in New York has set some records this week, and wind chills …

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by David Moran, on Jan 21, 2019 1:54:11 PM

My grandparents live in a small town in Kansas close to a railroad. When I visit them during the winter, I can hear approaching trains more clearly than when I'm …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Jan 17, 2019 3:45:27 PM

Are you ready for another blast of cold air and snow? The storm system currently bringing rain to California and snow to the Rockies will soon bring freezing temperatures and …

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by Mike Eilts, on Jan 9, 2019 1:35:54 PM

It’s no secret that bad weather can play havoc on the aviation industry. According to a 2016 study in Physical Geography, the weather was a cause or contributing factor in …

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by David Moran, on Jan 3, 2019 2:42:24 PM

All precipitation develops in the same way, but in winter there can be quite a variety of types. Freezing rain, sleet, snow, are all possible when it gets cold outside …

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by David Moran, on Dec 27, 2018 2:00:00 PM

Many of us look forward to seeing snow, but if you're caught in it unprepared, it can pose numerous hazards. Here are a few aspects that need to be considered …

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by David Moran, on Dec 24, 2018 10:32:59 AM

When the trees and ground are covered with a nice layer of snow, and big flakes are falling, it always seems a bit more like late December. Are you dreaming …

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by David Moran, on Dec 20, 2018 2:00:00 PM

Terrain can play an essential role in various weather conditions. Winds that blow down the leeward side of a mountain can affect temperature and snow cover, as well as health …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Dec 11, 2018 2:47:46 PM

Have you ever stepped outside and all the trees and surfaces are covered with frost? If you look close enough, it sometimes resembles sharp spikes, and other times it may …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Dec 10, 2018 2:31:39 PM

Over the weekend a strong storm system brought wintry precipitation to an area ranging from Texas to the Carolinas. A State of Emergency was issued in both North Carolina and …

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by David Moran, on Dec 6, 2018 3:05:14 PM

Many blizzards are associated with rapidly intensifying cyclones known as bombs which produce strong winds. If snow is present in the area where the strongest winds are occurring, blizzard conditions …

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by David Moran, on Dec 5, 2018 3:10:56 PM

When you hear the word "squall," you might think of a squall line. Though generally associated with thunderstorms, similar phenomena can occur during the fall and winter. A snow squall …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Nov 29, 2018 3:10:16 PM

Winter is on the way, and many areas have already experienced their first snowfall, along with frigid temperatures. It may be cold, and daylight is limited, but some rare phenomena …

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by David Moran, on Nov 28, 2018 1:42:41 PM

The storm systems that produce snow across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest can originate in a few different regions. Occasionally, they develop in Canada before moving southward. Those that …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Nov 26, 2018 2:33:19 PM

If you watched the Macy's Day Parade while preparing your Thanksgiving meal, you heard that the record-breaking low temperature in New York City dipped down to 19°F. Numerous record lows …

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by David Moran, on Nov 21, 2018 11:00:00 AM

If you're like me, you look forward to seeing fresh snowfall on a Winter morning. But have you ever wondered what causes snow to appear white, or perhaps if it …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Nov 16, 2018 2:04:42 PM

Turn on the news, and you're bound to hear stories about the fires in the West followed by additional footage of heavy snowfall in the East. Some are dealing with …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Nov 15, 2018 3:26:48 PM

Winter seems to have arrived early for those in the Appalachians and East Coast. Residents in the area have been dealing with all types of frozen precipitation today. Snow, freezing …

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by David Moran, on Nov 13, 2018 1:43:55 PM

As the snow season wears on, avalanches can pose hazards in mountainous areas. They can prove deadly to skiers and cause extreme damage to trees, roads, and buildings in their …

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by Eric Faulkner, on Jul 2, 2018 12:55:04 PM

I don’t like hot summer weather, and so while there is widespread hot weather, and even record heat in places, I’m going to write about ice. Specifically, ice cover in …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Mar 20, 2018 3:15:35 PM

From tornadoes to floods, wildfires, and snow, this week will see it all. Spring is here, and the changing weather patterns mean that all types of severe weather are on …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Feb 27, 2018 10:02:00 AM

Norman, OK – February 27, 2018 — Weather Decision Technologies, Inc.® (WDT), the world’s leading decision support and weather analytics company, announces new daily planners designed to assist decision-makers with …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Feb 15, 2018 11:33:17 AM

Snow forecasts are a challenge for meteorologists, mainly since heavy snowfall often occurs in narrow bands. The three critical ingredients for heavy snow are moisture, lift, and instability. 1) Moisture …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Feb 14, 2018 11:02:31 AM

It's Valentine's Day and you may be seeing roses or heart-shaped candy boxes around the office, but what about some weather love? If you look in the right places, you …

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Topics:RadarScopeSnow

by David Moran, on Jan 4, 2018 2:12:03 PM

Some storm systems can develop rapidly, sometimes over the span of hours or a day. When this happens, the system can be very intense and cause a wide variety of …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Jan 3, 2018 1:07:52 PM

The year has started out very cold for the central and eastern US with many spots in the teens and single digits. As the first week of 2018 comes to …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Dec 19, 2017 1:52:36 PM

As 2017 comes to an end, let's look back at some of the significant weather events we blogged or socialized about this year. From blizzards to wildfires to hurricanes, it …

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by Stephen Strum, on Dec 13, 2017 1:47:18 PM

Do you like your holiday season to look like a Winter Wonderland? With Christmas less than two weeks away, we can begin to look at which portions of the country …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Dec 8, 2017 11:23:46 AM

There was an unusual site in the south overnight and it is continuing this morning. Snow began to fall in San Antonio last night and is still falling in areas …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Dec 4, 2017 12:02:06 PM

If you've wanted some snow, head up to the Dakotas today. Actually, if you don't already live up there then you probably should stay put. Between the snow and high …

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by Stephen Strum, on Oct 27, 2017 2:40:50 PM

With the pattern turning cold enough at the end of October to produce widespread frosts and freezes, it is an excellent time to look at when the average first freeze …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Oct 19, 2017 1:31:06 PM

One day the sky is clear blue and another day clouds are there to create a beautiful sunset. Clouds can also have a negative connotation when associated with a thunderstorm …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Oct 2, 2017 3:09:39 PM

Technically, this is fall. For many, it means trees are changing colors, pulling out the light sweaters, and watching football. However, along the Rockies, it is quickly looking like winter …

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by Stephen Strum, on Aug 29, 2017 1:43:55 PM

After seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, you might want to find a safer place to live than the hurricane prone Gulf Coast. While both the Gulf and East …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Mar 13, 2017 3:12:53 PM

A powerful Nor’Easter will begin to impact the Northeast by the morning hours on Tuesday. Over 24 inches of snow are being forecast by models for parts of New York …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Mar 13, 2017 10:55:44 AM

Leading up to large scale events, such as the Blizzard set to disrupt business and travel in the northeast this week, our WeatherOps team prepares forecasts well ahead of impact …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Jan 19, 2017 4:53:35 PM

In this blog post from Tuesday, I talked about microclimates and how their effects can have huge impacts. I mentioned the Columbia River Gorge microclimate that is prone to heavy …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Jan 12, 2017 2:51:22 PM

WDT's utility partners are currently preparing for an upcoming winter storm. It goes without saying, for utilities, the winter season is quite often the most punishing of the year. Ice …

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by David Moran, on Jan 5, 2017 2:02:08 PM

A winter storm is expected in the Southeast on Saturday. There will be the potential for wintry precipitation for portions of the area as a low pressure develops off the …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Dec 29, 2016 11:00:00 AM

Have you ever experienced thundersnow? It's not something that happens often, but is a bit thrilling for weather enthusiasts. It's like the best of both worlds - snowfall with lightning …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Dec 28, 2016 9:30:00 AM

Tis the season for Nor'easters. This is the time of the year that we start seeing the formation of Nor’easters along the Eastern Seaboard. These powerful storm systems can paralyze …

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by Dr. Kevin Kloesel, on Dec 24, 2016 10:57:55 AM

Will you have a white Christmas or thunderstorms? As is typically the case, the northern tier of our United States and higher elevation mountainous areas will not be needing dreams, …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Dec 22, 2016 2:03:00 PM

Not all snowflakes are created equal. Did you know there are numerous crystal shapes that compose the snow that falls? Not all snowflakes look like the classic shape that you …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Dec 21, 2016 10:41:30 AM

Today is officially the first day of winter. While many have already experienced snow and frigid temperatures, our cold season is just starting. Winter solstice is the shortest day and …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Dec 16, 2016 1:12:02 PM

That's snizzle fo shizzle! No, I have not lost my mind. Yes, snizzle is an actual weather term. However, it's not the only weather word out there that people don't …

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by Dr. Kevin Kloesel, on Dec 9, 2016 2:09:55 PM

If Blizzards, Blasts, McFlurrys and Frostys weren’t enough to tempt your winter season palette, we bring you the deep-freeze deliciousness of Polar Vortex! Those icy wind swirls of cold surge, …

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by Dr. Kevin Kloesel, on Dec 7, 2016 1:35:53 PM

A blast of arctic air is on the way. By this upcoming Friday morning (December 9, 2016), it is expected that some portion of each of the contiguous 48 states …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Nov 21, 2016 3:15:26 PM

As November comes to a close, a tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic as Lake Effect snow falls near the Great Lakes. It is definitely a time of extremes, …

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by Dr. Kevin Kloesel, on Nov 14, 2016 10:03:14 AM

Have you ever wondered why umbrellas, ponchos and rain boots show up at the front door of your local Wal-Mart only when it’s raining? Or maybe it’s the snow shovels, …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Mar 18, 2016 1:57:11 PM

The first official day of Spring is Sunday, March 20. Many areas will greet the new season with freezing temperatures and snow. Winter is apparently ignoring the request for it …

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by David Moran, on Jan 21, 2016 2:09:14 PM

When we think of hazards associated with snow, we usually think about issues such as travel issues or power outages. One serious problem often overlooked is with roofs on homes …

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by David Moran, on Jan 18, 2016 4:46:25 PM

There are many challenges presented to meteorologists in forecasting snow. Some of these challenges are a result of the tools and data that we have at our disposal. Let's look …

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by David Moran, on Jan 11, 2016 4:03:10 PM

Lake Effect Snow is currently affecting eastern portions of the Great Lakes. There are many mechanisms that contribute to the development of Lake Effect Snow, some of which will be …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Dec 9, 2015 2:19:44 PM

Alderaan, Tatooine, Naboo, and Hoth. These are all well-known planets, that is if you are a Star Wars fan. Do you remember the fog on Dagobah where Yoda lived? How …

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by Daphne Thompson, on Sep 15, 2015 11:14:36 AM

One of the enduring challenges for the applied meteorological community is to take highly technical information derived from complex physical models, and boil that down into an actionable decision that …

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