Weather Magazine

Editor's Pick

• The Devastation in Oklahoma:

  

  The devastation in Oklahoma is, of course, in the forefront of my mind this morning. Just yesterday, I swapped emails with a former colleague who now lives not... Read more

  The 21 May 2013 by   William Lindsey
  Environment,  Society, 

• Flower Event in Wiltshire Might Be Delayed Because of the Bad Weather

  

  In Wiltshire each year an annual event which attracts hundreds of visitors a year may be cancelled because of the recent poor weather and because of the extende... Read more

  The 14 May 2013 by   Simon Crowther
  Gardening, 

• Well, This is a Problem

  

  The back gardens of Mayflower, Arkansas aren’t looking too good:Yes, that’s oil. Canadian oil, no less. You’re welcome.I’ve heard surprisingly little about... Read more

  The 03 April 2013 by   Climatesight
  Environment,  Science, 

• A Visit to NCAR

  

  Last week I was lucky enough to attend the Second Workshop on Coupling Technologies for Earth System Models, held at the National Center for Atmospheric Researc... Read more

  The 26 February 2013 by   Climatesight
  Environment,  Science, 

• The Return of Winter

  

  Snow for the foreseeable at Crystal Several feet of snow forecast by next weekWinter is back. After over a month of spring-like weather in the Cascades, it look... Read more

  The 20 February 2013 by   Kimkircher
  Environment,  Outdoors, 

• What Is Lake-Effect Snow?

  

  image credit: pmarkham cc If you live on the downwind side of a large lake, you're probably all too familiar with this weather phenomenon. It happens when cold... Read more

  The 22 January 2013 by   Gerard
  Environment, 

• The Windows of Paris: Brrrr!

  

  Paris is having cold weather right now, and it's even supposed to snow today. I walked by the window to my closet and such a blast of cold air hit my bare legs... Read more

  The 18 January 2013 by   Sedulia
  Expat,  Self Expression,  Travel, 

• Counting My Blessings

  

  This is the coldest time of year in the Prairies. Below -20 °C it all feels about the same, but the fuel lines in cars freeze more easily, and outdoor sports ar... Read more

  The 12 January 2013 by   Climatesight
  Environment,  Science, 

• Climate Change and the Jet Stream

  

  Here in the northern mid-latitudes (much of Canada and the US, Europe, and the northern half of Asia) our weather is governed by the jet stream. Read more

  The 19 December 2012 by   Climatesight
  Environment,  Science, 

• Great Forecast for Skiing

  

  This has to be my favorite winter forecast: snow, snow, snow for the foreseeable future. With conditions improving after the Tuesday warmup, I’m looking... Read more

  The 06 December 2012 by   Kimkircher
  Environment,  Outdoors,  Snow,