Tag : Central NY

Tree rings can tell us about the weather and climate history

We’ve all heard it before. Tree rings can tell us the age of a tree, but did you know they…

3 months ago

Warming temperatures and gender disparities in sea turtles

Few species have their sex determined by temperatures, but for sea turtles it's almost a certainty. However, this natural occurrence…

3 months ago

Where does the rain go? Understanding river basins

Have you ever wondered where all the rain goes? It goes to the same place as snowmelt when temperatures thaw…

3 months ago

Coldest time of the year largely varies on where you live

As winter progresses across the Northern Hemisphere, cold outbreaks are becoming more common. And for many across the nation, the…

3 months ago

‘Sudden stratospheric warming’ can drive arctic outbreaks

You’ve almost certainly heard of the polar vortex. But what about "sudden stratospheric warming," a weather term that’s started making…

3 months ago

Your astronomical calendar for 2024

We’re heading into another year, and there are so many astronomical events we can look forward to. What You Need…

4 months ago

Arctic blast drops temperatures across the country

We’re about to pay for the exceptionally warm December over much of the country as a powerful arctic blast is…

4 months ago

2023 had $28 billion weather and climate disasters

The U.S. dealt with 28 disasters that each cost over $1 billion, according to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.…

4 months ago

Rainbow clouds, Nacreous clouds, Rare cloud formations

Clouds come in many shapes and forms, but did you know there are rainbow clouds?  What You Need To Know…

4 months ago

Here are your top 5 astronomical events for 2024

Every year, avid sky gazers book their calendar full of events that are sure to have you looking up. And…

4 months ago