In my line of work I come across all kinds of crazy weather and climate studies. But this one seems to actually be legit: hitting a baseball is harder on a sunny day. The glare makes it harder to see the spin on the ball and details like that. But if you're a pitcher then clear skies work in … [Read more...]
Incredible Maps: Alabama and Southeast Tornado Tracks, Rotation, Damage
Wow. That's what I had to say after seeing this new map of tornado tracks across Alabama and the rest of the southeast during the nation's second deadliest tornado outbreak. The oranges, yellows and reds are the areas of strongest rotation detected by the tornadoes. The severe weather … [Read more...]
Better Late Than Never: Warmer Weather Finally Headed For The Northwest
From Astoria to Portland to Bend our April is going into the record books for cool & wet weather. And in Mt. Bachelor's case, it's an all time snow record. Now, after this history making April, it's time to move on. Are you with me on this? Finally, the storm track will stay … [Read more...]
Tuscaloosa, Alabama Tornado Track From Space
By now we've all seen the devastation on the ground and by helicopter. And if you're reading from the Southeast, maybe you've seen it in person. But this image is the Tuscaloosa tornado track from outer space. A company named GeoEye took this image on April 28, 2011 - the day after the tornado … [Read more...]
An Interview With Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort During A Record Breaking La Nina Year
#1 - I know you had record snow this season. How much? And what kind of challenges did you face operating a ski resort in this heavy snow season? It has indeed been an epic La Nina season at Mt. Bachelor!  We’ve had 630 inches of snowfall, which is the most we’ve ever recorded. But you … [Read more...]
Rain, Cold & Snow: A Northwest April For The Record Books
You've gotta love it when you're just a couple of days from May and you're playing Lacrosse in the snow! That's what's happening in this picture that Kim sent in from Sisters, Oregon during a game on Thursday April 28th. It's not the only unusual thing about April 2011. In fact, for the … [Read more...]
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