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Dreaming of a white Christmas?
A holiday heat dome + climate change said "best I can do is 80°F and a puddle where Frosty used to be."
⬇️🎄⬇️🎅⬇️
youtube.com/shorts/PD3b7...
A holiday heat dome + climate change said "best I can do is 80°F and a puddle where Frosty used to be."
⬇️🎄⬇️🎅⬇️
youtube.com/shorts/PD3b7...
Why Santa Will Be Sweating Through Christmas 2025
YouTube video by climatecentral
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December 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Dreaming of a white Christmas?
A holiday heat dome + climate change said "best I can do is 80°F and a puddle where Frosty used to be."
⬇️🎄⬇️🎅⬇️
youtube.com/shorts/PD3b7...
A holiday heat dome + climate change said "best I can do is 80°F and a puddle where Frosty used to be."
⬇️🎄⬇️🎅⬇️
youtube.com/shorts/PD3b7...
Will you see a white Christmas this year?
For most of the U.S.: Nope. 🫤
Still, here are the historical odds 🎁
(Download your city's data: www.climatecentral.org/graphic/data...)
For most of the U.S.: Nope. 🫤
Still, here are the historical odds 🎁
(Download your city's data: www.climatecentral.org/graphic/data...)
December 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Will you see a white Christmas this year?
For most of the U.S.: Nope. 🫤
Still, here are the historical odds 🎁
(Download your city's data: www.climatecentral.org/graphic/data...)
For most of the U.S.: Nope. 🫤
Still, here are the historical odds 🎁
(Download your city's data: www.climatecentral.org/graphic/data...)
The tradition of #Festivus begins with the airing of grievances…
…this year’s: unusual, near-record late-December warmth for over 69 million people across the U.S. will walk out the door to today, made more likely by climate change.
…this year’s: unusual, near-record late-December warmth for over 69 million people across the U.S. will walk out the door to today, made more likely by climate change.
December 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The tradition of #Festivus begins with the airing of grievances…
…this year’s: unusual, near-record late-December warmth for over 69 million people across the U.S. will walk out the door to today, made more likely by climate change.
…this year’s: unusual, near-record late-December warmth for over 69 million people across the U.S. will walk out the door to today, made more likely by climate change.
As 2025 wraps, we’re looking back at some of the Climate Central team’s favorite Climate Matters from the past year.
From memorable graphics to go-to story resources, these are the releases that stuck with us.
🧵Let's stroll through the resource library ⤵️
From memorable graphics to go-to story resources, these are the releases that stuck with us.
🧵Let's stroll through the resource library ⤵️
December 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
As 2025 wraps, we’re looking back at some of the Climate Central team’s favorite Climate Matters from the past year.
From memorable graphics to go-to story resources, these are the releases that stuck with us.
🧵Let's stroll through the resource library ⤵️
From memorable graphics to go-to story resources, these are the releases that stuck with us.
🧵Let's stroll through the resource library ⤵️
Record heat was tied or set in over a dozen states Sunday.
More are expected today.
Daily records are at risk during this holiday week.
Climate Shift Index shows this 15°-25°F+ above average December warmth has a strong climate change fingerprint...and in some places would be rare without it.
More are expected today.
Daily records are at risk during this holiday week.
Climate Shift Index shows this 15°-25°F+ above average December warmth has a strong climate change fingerprint...and in some places would be rare without it.
December 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Record heat was tied or set in over a dozen states Sunday.
More are expected today.
Daily records are at risk during this holiday week.
Climate Shift Index shows this 15°-25°F+ above average December warmth has a strong climate change fingerprint...and in some places would be rare without it.
More are expected today.
Daily records are at risk during this holiday week.
Climate Shift Index shows this 15°-25°F+ above average December warmth has a strong climate change fingerprint...and in some places would be rare without it.
❄️Today (December 21) marks the first official day of the Winter Season.
Winter isn't what it used to be for generations past.
The season has warmed, on average by 3.9°F, in 98% of 244 U.S. cities.
In our warming world, the coldest days aren’t as cold, and cold snaps don’t stick around as long
Winter isn't what it used to be for generations past.
The season has warmed, on average by 3.9°F, in 98% of 244 U.S. cities.
In our warming world, the coldest days aren’t as cold, and cold snaps don’t stick around as long
December 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
❄️Today (December 21) marks the first official day of the Winter Season.
Winter isn't what it used to be for generations past.
The season has warmed, on average by 3.9°F, in 98% of 244 U.S. cities.
In our warming world, the coldest days aren’t as cold, and cold snaps don’t stick around as long
Winter isn't what it used to be for generations past.
The season has warmed, on average by 3.9°F, in 98% of 244 U.S. cities.
In our warming world, the coldest days aren’t as cold, and cold snaps don’t stick around as long
Reposted by Climate Central
Watch a recording of CCNow’s and @climatecentral.org’s latest Prep Your Climate Coverage webinar where we dig in to how climate change is impacting winter in the US. buff.ly/LXDkoXB
December 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Watch a recording of CCNow’s and @climatecentral.org’s latest Prep Your Climate Coverage webinar where we dig in to how climate change is impacting winter in the US. buff.ly/LXDkoXB
A chilly December so far, but the holiday is bringing some heat
Forecast warmth on Dec 24–25: temperatures running 20°–35°F above average
Climate Shift Index shows this kind of Christmas warmth is *at least* 2x to 3x MORE likely because of human-caused climate change.
Forecast warmth on Dec 24–25: temperatures running 20°–35°F above average
Climate Shift Index shows this kind of Christmas warmth is *at least* 2x to 3x MORE likely because of human-caused climate change.
December 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A chilly December so far, but the holiday is bringing some heat
Forecast warmth on Dec 24–25: temperatures running 20°–35°F above average
Climate Shift Index shows this kind of Christmas warmth is *at least* 2x to 3x MORE likely because of human-caused climate change.
Forecast warmth on Dec 24–25: temperatures running 20°–35°F above average
Climate Shift Index shows this kind of Christmas warmth is *at least* 2x to 3x MORE likely because of human-caused climate change.
There’s some debate about where the jolly ol’ elf 🎅 lives, but in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, where local legend places Santa’s workshop, it’s looking more ♨️toasty than☃️frosty for this time of year.
Climate change may have Santa breaking a sweat, and the sleigh runway could be a little… slushy.
Climate change may have Santa breaking a sweat, and the sleigh runway could be a little… slushy.
December 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
There’s some debate about where the jolly ol’ elf 🎅 lives, but in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, where local legend places Santa’s workshop, it’s looking more ♨️toasty than☃️frosty for this time of year.
Climate change may have Santa breaking a sweat, and the sleigh runway could be a little… slushy.
Climate change may have Santa breaking a sweat, and the sleigh runway could be a little… slushy.
High Wind Warnings are in effect across more than a dozen states Wednesday and, in some areas, into Thursday.
💨 Gusts of 70–90 mph are possible, raising concerns for hazardous travel, reduced visibility, blizzard conditions in colder regions, and high fire weather risk.
🧵/1
💨 Gusts of 70–90 mph are possible, raising concerns for hazardous travel, reduced visibility, blizzard conditions in colder regions, and high fire weather risk.
🧵/1
December 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
High Wind Warnings are in effect across more than a dozen states Wednesday and, in some areas, into Thursday.
💨 Gusts of 70–90 mph are possible, raising concerns for hazardous travel, reduced visibility, blizzard conditions in colder regions, and high fire weather risk.
🧵/1
💨 Gusts of 70–90 mph are possible, raising concerns for hazardous travel, reduced visibility, blizzard conditions in colder regions, and high fire weather risk.
🧵/1
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Ho. Ho. Oh no…
A not-so-cool Yule is shaping up for much of the Lower 48. Many heading over the river & through the woods will feel temps 20°–30° ABOVE average
Not the Christmas story every year (yet), like a stocking full of coal, climate change has made Santa-sweating heat like this more likely.
A not-so-cool Yule is shaping up for much of the Lower 48. Many heading over the river & through the woods will feel temps 20°–30° ABOVE average
Not the Christmas story every year (yet), like a stocking full of coal, climate change has made Santa-sweating heat like this more likely.
December 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Ho. Ho. Oh no…
A not-so-cool Yule is shaping up for much of the Lower 48. Many heading over the river & through the woods will feel temps 20°–30° ABOVE average
Not the Christmas story every year (yet), like a stocking full of coal, climate change has made Santa-sweating heat like this more likely.
A not-so-cool Yule is shaping up for much of the Lower 48. Many heading over the river & through the woods will feel temps 20°–30° ABOVE average
Not the Christmas story every year (yet), like a stocking full of coal, climate change has made Santa-sweating heat like this more likely.
What's one thing we can all do in the fight against climate change? Talk about it, as daunting as that may seem!
Because people care about climate change (and want to talk about it) more than you probably think.
Some tips in this week's Climate Matters:
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
Because people care about climate change (and want to talk about it) more than you probably think.
Some tips in this week's Climate Matters:
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
December 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
What's one thing we can all do in the fight against climate change? Talk about it, as daunting as that may seem!
Because people care about climate change (and want to talk about it) more than you probably think.
Some tips in this week's Climate Matters:
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
Because people care about climate change (and want to talk about it) more than you probably think.
Some tips in this week's Climate Matters:
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
🌡️📈📊Missed our first Monthly Climate Brief? No problem!
Head to our November climate briefing page for the recording, top headlines and graphics.
www.climatecentral.org/climate-brie...
Head to our November climate briefing page for the recording, top headlines and graphics.
www.climatecentral.org/climate-brie...
December 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
🌡️📈📊Missed our first Monthly Climate Brief? No problem!
Head to our November climate briefing page for the recording, top headlines and graphics.
www.climatecentral.org/climate-brie...
Head to our November climate briefing page for the recording, top headlines and graphics.
www.climatecentral.org/climate-brie...
Looking back at 2025 (through mid-December): a snapshot of the climate fingerprint on the UK’s unusual, at times excessive, heat.
The Climate Shift Index signal ramps up in spring, then flickers on and off in waves into early September. Notice how it shows up again throughout November.
The Climate Shift Index signal ramps up in spring, then flickers on and off in waves into early September. Notice how it shows up again throughout November.
December 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Looking back at 2025 (through mid-December): a snapshot of the climate fingerprint on the UK’s unusual, at times excessive, heat.
The Climate Shift Index signal ramps up in spring, then flickers on and off in waves into early September. Notice how it shows up again throughout November.
The Climate Shift Index signal ramps up in spring, then flickers on and off in waves into early September. Notice how it shows up again throughout November.
🥶Festive cold in the East
♨️but for the West, mid-December warmth running 15°–25° above average.
Climate Shift Index shows us:
• Deep cold like this - less likely in a warming world
• This western warmth is made 2x to 5x more likely due to human-caused climate change
♨️but for the West, mid-December warmth running 15°–25° above average.
Climate Shift Index shows us:
• Deep cold like this - less likely in a warming world
• This western warmth is made 2x to 5x more likely due to human-caused climate change
December 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
🥶Festive cold in the East
♨️but for the West, mid-December warmth running 15°–25° above average.
Climate Shift Index shows us:
• Deep cold like this - less likely in a warming world
• This western warmth is made 2x to 5x more likely due to human-caused climate change
♨️but for the West, mid-December warmth running 15°–25° above average.
Climate Shift Index shows us:
• Deep cold like this - less likely in a warming world
• This western warmth is made 2x to 5x more likely due to human-caused climate change
Starting now!
In just one hour (!), join us at the first Monthly Climate Brief for a discussion on the latest global and U.S. climate change data, plus what these trends mean for planning and expectations this winter.
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: buff.ly/HOGFZIP
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: buff.ly/HOGFZIP
December 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Starting now!
In just one hour (!), join us at the first Monthly Climate Brief for a discussion on the latest global and U.S. climate change data, plus what these trends mean for planning and expectations this winter.
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: buff.ly/HOGFZIP
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: buff.ly/HOGFZIP
December 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In just one hour (!), join us at the first Monthly Climate Brief for a discussion on the latest global and U.S. climate change data, plus what these trends mean for planning and expectations this winter.
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: buff.ly/HOGFZIP
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: buff.ly/HOGFZIP
It may be cold today for many🥶, but winter as a season is warming quickly across the country🌡️📈.
Learn more about how winter is changing in the long-term across the U.S. tomorrow at our new climate-focused webinar series!
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: buff.ly/HOGFZIP
Learn more about how winter is changing in the long-term across the U.S. tomorrow at our new climate-focused webinar series!
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: buff.ly/HOGFZIP
December 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
It may be cold today for many🥶, but winter as a season is warming quickly across the country🌡️📈.
Learn more about how winter is changing in the long-term across the U.S. tomorrow at our new climate-focused webinar series!
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: buff.ly/HOGFZIP
Learn more about how winter is changing in the long-term across the U.S. tomorrow at our new climate-focused webinar series!
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: buff.ly/HOGFZIP
🧵 It's hard to believe but 10 years ago today the Paris Agreement was signed at COP21🌎
Where are we at in 2025? Projected warming this century has dropped from ~4°C in 2015 to 2.6°C today, if current emissions reduction pledges are implemented. But a lot more work is needed!
Where are we at in 2025? Projected warming this century has dropped from ~4°C in 2015 to 2.6°C today, if current emissions reduction pledges are implemented. But a lot more work is needed!
December 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🧵 It's hard to believe but 10 years ago today the Paris Agreement was signed at COP21🌎
Where are we at in 2025? Projected warming this century has dropped from ~4°C in 2015 to 2.6°C today, if current emissions reduction pledges are implemented. But a lot more work is needed!
Where are we at in 2025? Projected warming this century has dropped from ~4°C in 2015 to 2.6°C today, if current emissions reduction pledges are implemented. But a lot more work is needed!
🥵 The heat continues. October was Earth’s 3rd warmest on record.
✅Check out more climate stats in our new monthly briefing reports: bit.ly/4pwSfB8
And register below for the Monthly Climate Brief.
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: bit.ly/48AoRE8
✅Check out more climate stats in our new monthly briefing reports: bit.ly/4pwSfB8
And register below for the Monthly Climate Brief.
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: bit.ly/48AoRE8
December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🥵 The heat continues. October was Earth’s 3rd warmest on record.
✅Check out more climate stats in our new monthly briefing reports: bit.ly/4pwSfB8
And register below for the Monthly Climate Brief.
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: bit.ly/48AoRE8
✅Check out more climate stats in our new monthly briefing reports: bit.ly/4pwSfB8
And register below for the Monthly Climate Brief.
🗓️Tuesday, December 16 | 12pm ET
🔗Register: bit.ly/48AoRE8
Flood watches, warnings, and advisories are posted across Washington State as an #AtmosphericRiver event continues to soak the Pacific Northwest.
Here's how climate change is making storms like this more extreme—and why our heaviest rain days are only getting heavier.
youtube.com/shorts/3-FtB...
Here's how climate change is making storms like this more extreme—and why our heaviest rain days are only getting heavier.
youtube.com/shorts/3-FtB...
The Climate Fingerprints on This Week's Atmospheric River
YouTube video by climatecentral
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December 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Flood watches, warnings, and advisories are posted across Washington State as an #AtmosphericRiver event continues to soak the Pacific Northwest.
Here's how climate change is making storms like this more extreme—and why our heaviest rain days are only getting heavier.
youtube.com/shorts/3-FtB...
Here's how climate change is making storms like this more extreme—and why our heaviest rain days are only getting heavier.
youtube.com/shorts/3-FtB...
🧵 This week's Climate Matters dives into 5 ways that carbon pollution 🏭 disrupted lives in 2025.
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
1. Carbon pollution made 89% of U.S. record highs more likely. Over 4x more record highs than record lows (298) were set across 247 U.S. cities through November.
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
1. Carbon pollution made 89% of U.S. record highs more likely. Over 4x more record highs than record lows (298) were set across 247 U.S. cities through November.
December 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
🧵 This week's Climate Matters dives into 5 ways that carbon pollution 🏭 disrupted lives in 2025.
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
1. Carbon pollution made 89% of U.S. record highs more likely. Over 4x more record highs than record lows (298) were set across 247 U.S. cities through November.
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
1. Carbon pollution made 89% of U.S. record highs more likely. Over 4x more record highs than record lows (298) were set across 247 U.S. cities through November.
🎄 Christmas trees are feeling the heat🌡️. Learn how science races to keep the climate grinch from stealing a holiday tradition, featuring @oregonstate.edu , NC State: College of Natural Resources, and Trout Creek Tree Farm.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppRV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppRV...
Christmas Trees Feeling Heat: Science Races to Keep Climate Grinch From Stealing a Holiday Tradition
YouTube video by climatecentral
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December 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🎄 Christmas trees are feeling the heat🌡️. Learn how science races to keep the climate grinch from stealing a holiday tradition, featuring @oregonstate.edu , NC State: College of Natural Resources, and Trout Creek Tree Farm.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppRV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppRV...
Flood Watches & Warnings are posted across Washington and Oregon this week as an atmospheric river impacts the Pacific Northwest.
⚠️Heavy rain, strong winds, and the risk of landslides are all on the radar.
Let’s break down how climate change plays a role in events like this 🧵
⚠️Heavy rain, strong winds, and the risk of landslides are all on the radar.
Let’s break down how climate change plays a role in events like this 🧵
December 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Flood Watches & Warnings are posted across Washington and Oregon this week as an atmospheric river impacts the Pacific Northwest.
⚠️Heavy rain, strong winds, and the risk of landslides are all on the radar.
Let’s break down how climate change plays a role in events like this 🧵
⚠️Heavy rain, strong winds, and the risk of landslides are all on the radar.
Let’s break down how climate change plays a role in events like this 🧵
TODAY! ⏰12pm ET
Join us & @coveringclimatenow.org to unpack how climate change is reshaping winter, from warming temps to shrinking cold snaps.
Most cities now see at least one extra week of above-average winter days vs 1970. Come find out why that matters!
🔗 coveringclimatenow.org/event/prep-y...
Join us & @coveringclimatenow.org to unpack how climate change is reshaping winter, from warming temps to shrinking cold snaps.
Most cities now see at least one extra week of above-average winter days vs 1970. Come find out why that matters!
🔗 coveringclimatenow.org/event/prep-y...
December 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
TODAY! ⏰12pm ET
Join us & @coveringclimatenow.org to unpack how climate change is reshaping winter, from warming temps to shrinking cold snaps.
Most cities now see at least one extra week of above-average winter days vs 1970. Come find out why that matters!
🔗 coveringclimatenow.org/event/prep-y...
Join us & @coveringclimatenow.org to unpack how climate change is reshaping winter, from warming temps to shrinking cold snaps.
Most cities now see at least one extra week of above-average winter days vs 1970. Come find out why that matters!
🔗 coveringclimatenow.org/event/prep-y...