Chris ☈ozoff
@agitatedcu.bsky.social
Cannot jump high, highly motivated by clouds, vector enthusiast, fan of wilderness.
Erie, CO
Current reading: "The Rise and the Fall of the Third Reich" (Shirer), "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics" (Griffiths and Schroeter), “Dear Life” (Munro)
Erie, CO
Current reading: "The Rise and the Fall of the Third Reich" (Shirer), "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics" (Griffiths and Schroeter), “Dear Life” (Munro)
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Humans have emitted 2750 gigatons of CO2 since the industrial revolution from burning fossil fuels and land use change. To put this in perspective, this is more than the (dry) mass of all living things on earth and everything humans have ever built combined:
January 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Humans have emitted 2750 gigatons of CO2 since the industrial revolution from burning fossil fuels and land use change. To put this in perspective, this is more than the (dry) mass of all living things on earth and everything humans have ever built combined:
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per preliminary data from PRISM, it was the warmest October through December period on record for the majority of Colorado. In many places, by a large margin (e.g., here in Fort Collins it was 2.4°F warmer than any previous Oct-Dec). #cowx
January 2, 2026 at 8:42 PM
per preliminary data from PRISM, it was the warmest October through December period on record for the majority of Colorado. In many places, by a large margin (e.g., here in Fort Collins it was 2.4°F warmer than any previous Oct-Dec). #cowx
The sunrise this morning in south Boulder.
January 2, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The sunrise this morning in south Boulder.
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a lot of people are aware that you can factor
2025 = 45²
i'm honored to announce the factorization
2026 = (45-i)(45+i)
2025 = 45²
i'm honored to announce the factorization
2026 = (45-i)(45+i)
December 21, 2025 at 2:20 AM
a lot of people are aware that you can factor
2025 = 45²
i'm honored to announce the factorization
2026 = (45-i)(45+i)
2025 = 45²
i'm honored to announce the factorization
2026 = (45-i)(45+i)
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Welcome to 2026. 🥳😮💨
December 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Welcome to 2026. 🥳😮💨
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I put together a few maps and stats on tornadoes across the U.S. and Canada in 2025. Both countries saw above-average tornado activity this year.
I forgot to put a legend on the tornado damage surveys. Just imagine the tornado rating increases from cool to warm.
I forgot to put a legend on the tornado damage surveys. Just imagine the tornado rating increases from cool to warm.
December 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I put together a few maps and stats on tornadoes across the U.S. and Canada in 2025. Both countries saw above-average tornado activity this year.
I forgot to put a legend on the tornado damage surveys. Just imagine the tornado rating increases from cool to warm.
I forgot to put a legend on the tornado damage surveys. Just imagine the tornado rating increases from cool to warm.
I found this handsome donkey on a run this morning. Not surprisingly, she doesn’t support political retribution against the people of Colorado.
December 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I found this handsome donkey on a run this morning. Not surprisingly, she doesn’t support political retribution against the people of Colorado.
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Wildfire risk and fire behavior depend on many connected factors including weather conditions, vegetation, and terrain. Scientists use computer models to help predict and understand how wildfires behave.
December 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Wildfire risk and fire behavior depend on many connected factors including weather conditions, vegetation, and terrain. Scientists use computer models to help predict and understand how wildfires behave.
I love a good Lake Michigan beach run.
December 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I love a good Lake Michigan beach run.
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Setting new Christmas warm records has "been a thing" in recent years, so Thursday's forecast continues that trend.
Here are the daily warm records (both highs and warm lows) set/tied in the US this century, per NOAA/NCEI.
And, as you might guess, far outnumbers Christmas cold records.
Here are the daily warm records (both highs and warm lows) set/tied in the US this century, per NOAA/NCEI.
And, as you might guess, far outnumbers Christmas cold records.
December 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Setting new Christmas warm records has "been a thing" in recent years, so Thursday's forecast continues that trend.
Here are the daily warm records (both highs and warm lows) set/tied in the US this century, per NOAA/NCEI.
And, as you might guess, far outnumbers Christmas cold records.
Here are the daily warm records (both highs and warm lows) set/tied in the US this century, per NOAA/NCEI.
And, as you might guess, far outnumbers Christmas cold records.
The NWS Denver/DIA forecast high for today is 73 F, well above the record high of 70 F for the date. I'm avoiding this heat wave with a visit to Wisconsin right now, but impressive warm anomalies are now moving into this region.
December 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The NWS Denver/DIA forecast high for today is 73 F, well above the record high of 70 F for the date. I'm avoiding this heat wave with a visit to Wisconsin right now, but impressive warm anomalies are now moving into this region.
It was amazing seeing so many people turn out for NCAR in Boulder today. I was so busy talking to friends, colleagues, and new acquaintances, I scarcely had time to document the event. Here's a short video capturing a few of the scenes. A top highlight: Joe Neguse complimenting my ugly sweater.
December 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It was amazing seeing so many people turn out for NCAR in Boulder today. I was so busy talking to friends, colleagues, and new acquaintances, I scarcely had time to document the event. Here's a short video capturing a few of the scenes. A top highlight: Joe Neguse complimenting my ugly sweater.
The classic mountain rains of Christmas are forecast to move in.
December 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The classic mountain rains of Christmas are forecast to move in.
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Now up to three separate spots with 100+ gusts in/near Boulder, two within the past hour.
Again: It's considerably drier than Wednesday, and the wind started earlier (longer lasting wind event). Hence the extra concern today compared to Wednesday.
#COwx
Again: It's considerably drier than Wednesday, and the wind started earlier (longer lasting wind event). Hence the extra concern today compared to Wednesday.
#COwx
December 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Now up to three separate spots with 100+ gusts in/near Boulder, two within the past hour.
Again: It's considerably drier than Wednesday, and the wind started earlier (longer lasting wind event). Hence the extra concern today compared to Wednesday.
#COwx
Again: It's considerably drier than Wednesday, and the wind started earlier (longer lasting wind event). Hence the extra concern today compared to Wednesday.
#COwx
So far we have two fires to keep our eyes on. One 1.3 acres south of Bailey, and another small one with resources on scene east of Rollinsville. Hopefully we make it through this wind gauntlet without more ignitions or sig growth on these ones.
December 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
So far we have two fires to keep our eyes on. One 1.3 acres south of Bailey, and another small one with resources on scene east of Rollinsville. Hopefully we make it through this wind gauntlet without more ignitions or sig growth on these ones.
Instead of the media doing safaris into the minds of our poorly educated youth, maybe they can inspire us to read into the horrific conclusions of this ignorance and implore the young and old to read a book such as "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich"?
December 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Instead of the media doing safaris into the minds of our poorly educated youth, maybe they can inspire us to read into the horrific conclusions of this ignorance and implore the young and old to read a book such as "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich"?
Just now might be the first time in my many years of calling my US senators and representative that I got through immediately and talked to someone in all 3 phone calls. Meaning, their phone lines are not busy enough hearing about why NCAR is important ;-)
December 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Just now might be the first time in my many years of calling my US senators and representative that I got through immediately and talked to someone in all 3 phone calls. Meaning, their phone lines are not busy enough hearing about why NCAR is important ;-)
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Based on what I have been hearing about the NCAR situation, no one knew anything until the USA Today article came out. That means there isn’t much actual organization inside the administration to pull this off and a chance to fight back. Call your congresspeople today! Especially republicans.
December 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Based on what I have been hearing about the NCAR situation, no one knew anything until the USA Today article came out. That means there isn’t much actual organization inside the administration to pull this off and a chance to fight back. Call your congresspeople today! Especially republicans.
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Before the 1990s, plane crashes caused by microbursts used to kill planeloads of people fairly regularly.
Dr. Ted Fujita and NCAR scientists figured out how to detect microbursts and warn pilots about them.
Since then? Zero airliner crashes from microbursts.
Dr. Ted Fujita and NCAR scientists figured out how to detect microbursts and warn pilots about them.
Since then? Zero airliner crashes from microbursts.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Before the 1990s, plane crashes caused by microbursts used to kill planeloads of people fairly regularly.
Dr. Ted Fujita and NCAR scientists figured out how to detect microbursts and warn pilots about them.
Since then? Zero airliner crashes from microbursts.
Dr. Ted Fujita and NCAR scientists figured out how to detect microbursts and warn pilots about them.
Since then? Zero airliner crashes from microbursts.
I learned of this just now on social media here, and not from NCAR.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I learned of this just now on social media here, and not from NCAR.
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Javier, our new CEO, wanted to thank everyone for a fun and motivating first week. You all have made his transition process enjoyable. He has much to do but insisted on relaying that his initial numbers indicate that the dogs are all very good and will likely continue to be ❤️
December 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Javier, our new CEO, wanted to thank everyone for a fun and motivating first week. You all have made his transition process enjoyable. He has much to do but insisted on relaying that his initial numbers indicate that the dogs are all very good and will likely continue to be ❤️
It appears we’ve been gifted a new tree ornament this evening #CatsOfBluesky
December 8, 2025 at 2:24 AM
It appears we’ve been gifted a new tree ornament this evening #CatsOfBluesky
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Jordan Love throwing a TD to his team’s CB6
December 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Jordan Love throwing a TD to his team’s CB6
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We have this up on our TV like a Yule Log
Y'all the latest episode of the #Kilauea #eruption just went CRAZY. It looks like pressure built up enough to explode out the ground around the two existing vents (first few seconds), leading to a massive surge in lava fountaining.🌋🤯
USGS Live stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiyt...
USGS Live stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiyt...
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
We have this up on our TV like a Yule Log
Some scenes of Boulder this morning.
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Some scenes of Boulder this morning.