How to wash your car with the environment in mind
It’s a common sight on a rain-free weekend: car in the driveway, a bucket of soap and water next to it, garden hose at the...
How do tornadoes form?
A tornado is a dramatic sight, and they happen more in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world–more than 1,000 in a typical year....
Colorado State forecasts another above-average season
Colorado State University released its first outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, April 7. Their researchers predict above-normal activity again. What You...
Warmer springs lead to longer allergy and mosquito seasons
Temperatures have climbed higher and higher in the spring season for most of the country over the past half-century. While that might mean you can...
From space to sea, Kathy Sullivan is a historic explorer
Dr. Kathy Sullivan is “the most vertical girl in the world.” It’s a catchy phrase, but it doesn’t fully capture just how remarkable of a...
Weather crashes kill more people than tornadoes each year
If you had to make a list of the deadliest weather conditions, would you put “wet roads” at the top? Weather-related crashes kill more than...
Third next-generation satellite is set to launch March 1
Two of the United States’ weather satellites watch over half the globe, tracking everything from hurricanes to wildfires. A third will join them after a...
Climate adviser to 6 presidents
Jimmy Carter. Ronald Reagan. George H. W. Bush. Bill Clinton. George W. Bush. Barack Obama. You’ve heard of each of those presidents, but you probably...
These aren’t the signs of spring you’re looking for
February means that spring is not far off. After all, meteorological spring begins on March 1. Don’t look for signs of spring that will give...
What is a panhandle hook?
You’ve probably heard of nor’easters and lake-effect snow, and maybe even Alberta clippers. They’re all common wintertime snowmakers, but the central U.S. is no stranger...