Climatologist49
@climatologist49.bsky.social
PhD Climate Scientist. Alaska. The Earth is warming because of us. Mooseologist. All opinions are my own. Future FIFA Peace Prize winner. Signal: Climatologist.49
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Amount of darkness lost since the winter solstice.
January 29, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Amount of darkness lost since the winter solstice.
5 of the top 25 wettest January days at Anchorage Intl Airport have occurred this year. @alaskawx.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 5:24 PM
5 of the top 25 wettest January days at Anchorage Intl Airport have occurred this year. @alaskawx.bsky.social
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Trump’s civilian killings, near destruction of NATO, and ties to pedophilia threaten to drop him below 95% approval among Republicans.
January 28, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Trump’s civilian killings, near destruction of NATO, and ties to pedophilia threaten to drop him below 95% approval among Republicans.
Anchorage has had a lot of big snow months in recent winters (1952-present). @alaskawx.bsky.social
Oct 2024 (5th snowiest Oct)
Nov 2023 (1st snowiest Nov)
Dec 2022 (2nd snowiest Dec)
Dec 2023 (3rd snowiest Dec)
Jan 2026 (1st snowiest Jan)
Feb 2023 (4th snowiest Feb)
May 2023 (3rd snowiest May)
Oct 2024 (5th snowiest Oct)
Nov 2023 (1st snowiest Nov)
Dec 2022 (2nd snowiest Dec)
Dec 2023 (3rd snowiest Dec)
Jan 2026 (1st snowiest Jan)
Feb 2023 (4th snowiest Feb)
May 2023 (3rd snowiest May)
January 28, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Anchorage has had a lot of big snow months in recent winters (1952-present). @alaskawx.bsky.social
Oct 2024 (5th snowiest Oct)
Nov 2023 (1st snowiest Nov)
Dec 2022 (2nd snowiest Dec)
Dec 2023 (3rd snowiest Dec)
Jan 2026 (1st snowiest Jan)
Feb 2023 (4th snowiest Feb)
May 2023 (3rd snowiest May)
Oct 2024 (5th snowiest Oct)
Nov 2023 (1st snowiest Nov)
Dec 2022 (2nd snowiest Dec)
Dec 2023 (3rd snowiest Dec)
Jan 2026 (1st snowiest Jan)
Feb 2023 (4th snowiest Feb)
May 2023 (3rd snowiest May)
Anchorage reported 7.2" snow today (thru 3 pm) and 10.6" over two days. The monthly total of 39.7" is a new January record and the 5th snowiest month overall (52.1" in Feb 1996; 48.5" in Feb 1955; 41.6" in Dec 1955; 41.2" in Dec 2022). @alaskawx.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Anchorage reported 7.2" snow today (thru 3 pm) and 10.6" over two days. The monthly total of 39.7" is a new January record and the 5th snowiest month overall (52.1" in Feb 1996; 48.5" in Feb 1955; 41.6" in Dec 1955; 41.2" in Dec 2022). @alaskawx.bsky.social
This HRRR model snow forecast from 48 hours ago showed 0" snow at the Anchorage Intl Airport for a 48-hour period. #NeverForget
January 28, 2026 at 12:20 AM
This HRRR model snow forecast from 48 hours ago showed 0" snow at the Anchorage Intl Airport for a 48-hour period. #NeverForget
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Anchorage broke its January snowfall record today.
The latest winter storm has sent students home early and tangled traffic.
The latest winter storm has sent students home early and tangled traffic.
Heavy snow sets January record in Anchorage
The Anchorage School District is dismissing all students two hours early on Tuesday as the snowfall continues.
akpub.io
January 27, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Anchorage broke its January snowfall record today.
The latest winter storm has sent students home early and tangled traffic.
The latest winter storm has sent students home early and tangled traffic.
The lowest temperature so far this winter here in Alaska according to ERA5-Land. @alaskawx.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 5:16 AM
The lowest temperature so far this winter here in Alaska according to ERA5-Land. @alaskawx.bsky.social
My daughter says she has a friend that checks the weather on her phone more than once per day. She thinks that is weird.
Me:
Me:
a cartoon of homer simpson standing in a grassy yard
ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson standing in a grassy yard
media.tenor.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:31 AM
My daughter says she has a friend that checks the weather on her phone more than once per day. She thinks that is weird.
Me:
Me:
Blue, details later.
January 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Blue, details later.
Ugh. This is going to be the dumbest Super Bowl.
January 26, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Ugh. This is going to be the dumbest Super Bowl.
What if it was all sleet? 🤔
January 25, 2026 at 10:52 PM
What if it was all sleet? 🤔
Winter storm tests US electric grid as outages spread
Winter storm tests US electric grid as outages spread
The extreme weather knocked out power across the South — and cold temperature will strain the power network for a week.
dlvr.it
January 25, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Newark Int Airport reported Heavy Snow and a temperature of 11F. This is the lowest temperature on record for them (1930-present) where they reported Heavy Snow. Previous record was 12F in 1932 and again in 2014.
January 25, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Newark Int Airport reported Heavy Snow and a temperature of 11F. This is the lowest temperature on record for them (1930-present) where they reported Heavy Snow. Previous record was 12F in 1932 and again in 2014.
A CNN breaking news alert. They reflexively state that it is under investigation.
January 24, 2026 at 4:43 PM
A CNN breaking news alert. They reflexively state that it is under investigation.
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The view from Badger Road @ Elvira Avenue, 📷 from 511.alaska.gov
January 24, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The view from Badger Road @ Elvira Avenue, 📷 from 511.alaska.gov
"Winter Storm Fern". Say it, cowards!
January 23, 2026 at 11:48 PM
"Winter Storm Fern". Say it, cowards!
Pro tip: Show the model run with the most snow or ice. Plus the one with the lowest temps. ❄️🥶
January 23, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Pro tip: Show the model run with the most snow or ice. Plus the one with the lowest temps. ❄️🥶
"If you don't like the weather in [insert city here], just wait 15 minutes." - Everyone, everywhere.
January 23, 2026 at 8:51 PM
"If you don't like the weather in [insert city here], just wait 15 minutes." - Everyone, everywhere.
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Well, my database now computes 1,431 counties/zones for Sunday and 1,281 max on Saturday, that's wildly above the previous max value denoted below
January 23, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Well, my database now computes 1,431 counties/zones for Sunday and 1,281 max on Saturday, that's wildly above the previous max value denoted below
Health and wellness influencers have been a big success with making Americans healthier, and political influencers have enabled Americans to think critically about public policy. We should be doing more of the delegation of key public safety information to influencers. /s
The weather genre online spans a wide range of sources. Experts say that while weather influencers can help fill an information gap, social media platforms tend to prioritize likes over accuracy. n.pr/4byTNGX
Weather influencers are going viral. How much should we trust them?
The weather genre online spans a wide range of sources. Experts say that while weather influencers can help fill an information gap, social media platforms tend to prioritize likes over accuracy.
n.pr
January 23, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Health and wellness influencers have been a big success with making Americans healthier, and political influencers have enabled Americans to think critically about public policy. We should be doing more of the delegation of key public safety information to influencers. /s
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The weather genre online spans a wide range of sources. Experts say that while weather influencers can help fill an information gap, social media platforms tend to prioritize likes over accuracy. n.pr/4byTNGX
Weather influencers are going viral. How much should we trust them?
The weather genre online spans a wide range of sources. Experts say that while weather influencers can help fill an information gap, social media platforms tend to prioritize likes over accuracy.
n.pr
January 23, 2026 at 7:27 PM
The weather genre online spans a wide range of sources. Experts say that while weather influencers can help fill an information gap, social media platforms tend to prioritize likes over accuracy. n.pr/4byTNGX
The Lower 48 is 4.5F above normal so far this month. The final 9 days of the month would need to average 9F below normal to bring the monthly average just back to average. That is probably where we will end up.
January 23, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The Lower 48 is 4.5F above normal so far this month. The final 9 days of the month would need to average 9F below normal to bring the monthly average just back to average. That is probably where we will end up.