Eric Boldt ⚡️🌪️
@eboldt.bsky.social
Retired meteorologist from the Los Angeles area. Always curious and observing nature.
We’ve received over 8.5” of rain in Ventura, CA since October 1st. More than all of the previous water year and not far from Olympia, WA rainfall totals (8.9”). Haven’t seen any banana slugs here yet.
November 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM
We’ve received over 8.5” of rain in Ventura, CA since October 1st. More than all of the previous water year and not far from Olympia, WA rainfall totals (8.9”). Haven’t seen any banana slugs here yet.
Almost as much rain in 1 month as we received in all of the previous 12, and this is a La Niña winter?!
We had somewhere in the vicinity of 6.5” last water year (Oct-Sept).
We had somewhere in the vicinity of 6.5” last water year (Oct-Sept).
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Almost as much rain in 1 month as we received in all of the previous 12, and this is a La Niña winter?!
We had somewhere in the vicinity of 6.5” last water year (Oct-Sept).
We had somewhere in the vicinity of 6.5” last water year (Oct-Sept).
Perfect.
November 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Perfect.
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Yeah, this Trumpian stunt of firing live ammo over an active freeway turned out to be fucking brilliant: Shrapnel fell onto CHP vehicle during U.S. military live-fire exercise over I-5, agency says www.latimes.com/california/s...
Shrapnel fell onto CHP vehicle during U.S. military live-fire exercise over I-5, agency says
The U.S. military exercise that shot live-fire artillery rounds over Interstate 5 on Saturday dropped metal shrapnel onto a California Highway Patrol protective services detail for Vice President JD V...
www.latimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Yeah, this Trumpian stunt of firing live ammo over an active freeway turned out to be fucking brilliant: Shrapnel fell onto CHP vehicle during U.S. military live-fire exercise over I-5, agency says www.latimes.com/california/s...
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How does this happen?
I reserve a rental car at a stated price a month in advance. I pick up the car with a printout of the stated price. Then, after returning the car I am overcharged nearly double what I expected to pay. This is a scam.
I reserve a rental car at a stated price a month in advance. I pick up the car with a printout of the stated price. Then, after returning the car I am overcharged nearly double what I expected to pay. This is a scam.
September 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
How does this happen?
I reserve a rental car at a stated price a month in advance. I pick up the car with a printout of the stated price. Then, after returning the car I am overcharged nearly double what I expected to pay. This is a scam.
I reserve a rental car at a stated price a month in advance. I pick up the car with a printout of the stated price. Then, after returning the car I am overcharged nearly double what I expected to pay. This is a scam.
Here is the photo of merging outflows approaching from the north.
September 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Here is the photo of merging outflows approaching from the north.
Two merging outflow boundaries right overhead. Next post includes the photo.
September 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Two merging outflow boundaries right overhead. Next post includes the photo.
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Dutch late night TV has its take
September 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Dutch late night TV has its take
This is why this country is broken. The POTUS, the most powerful person on Earth spews hate towards any political values that don’t match his own. We need a UNITER not a HATER in the White House.
In a video statement, Trump said Kirk's death was a direct consequence of people demonizing those they disagree, and then turned his ire to the political left.
Trump blames rhetoric from the left for political violence after Charlie Kirk murder
In a video statement, Trump said Kirk's death was a direct consequence of people demonizing those they disagree, and then turned his ire to the political left.
n.pr
September 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This is why this country is broken. The POTUS, the most powerful person on Earth spews hate towards any political values that don’t match his own. We need a UNITER not a HATER in the White House.
The last time American flags were ordered to half-staff was when the Pope died.
Kirk was no Pope.
Kirk was no Pope.
September 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The last time American flags were ordered to half-staff was when the Pope died.
Kirk was no Pope.
Kirk was no Pope.
SPS…Small P3nis Syndrome post by President Bone Spurs. He’s not a crazy old man, said no one.
September 7, 2025 at 1:25 AM
SPS…Small P3nis Syndrome post by President Bone Spurs. He’s not a crazy old man, said no one.
This could be the dumbest statement ever posted by DOE. Do they really believe this? Must be very embarrassing to work for that agency.
September 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This could be the dumbest statement ever posted by DOE. Do they really believe this? Must be very embarrassing to work for that agency.
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Another blow to meteorological R&D this morning, as it was confirmed that NSF is terminating funding for its main weather and earth science focused AI research institute led by the Univ. of Oklahoma. Also - a LOT of weather to talk about, especially in the West. More: https://tinyurl.com/mr2znbdb
NSF terminates funding for its main meteorology focused AI institute
In weather, lots of potential threats in the West this week
tinyurl.com
September 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Another blow to meteorological R&D this morning, as it was confirmed that NSF is terminating funding for its main weather and earth science focused AI research institute led by the Univ. of Oklahoma. Also - a LOT of weather to talk about, especially in the West. More: https://tinyurl.com/mr2znbdb
We had some raindrops a week ago and this is a neighbor’s windshield. No measurable rain to speak of since late April. 😩
Maybe we’ll get lucky with a shower tonight? We’ve had significant lightning events in past Septembers, especially just offshore. ⚡️
Maybe we’ll get lucky with a shower tonight? We’ve had significant lightning events in past Septembers, especially just offshore. ⚡️
September 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We had some raindrops a week ago and this is a neighbor’s windshield. No measurable rain to speak of since late April. 😩
Maybe we’ll get lucky with a shower tonight? We’ve had significant lightning events in past Septembers, especially just offshore. ⚡️
Maybe we’ll get lucky with a shower tonight? We’ve had significant lightning events in past Septembers, especially just offshore. ⚡️
We now have bots and/or trolls as new followers on BlueSky?? I hope that is not the case.
September 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We now have bots and/or trolls as new followers on BlueSky?? I hope that is not the case.
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Meteorologists now face a Trump ‘loyalty test’ when applying to National Weather Service jobs.
The essay questions — which have nothing to do with meteorology — are part of federal guidelines launched as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to recruit “patriotic Americans” to its workforce.
The essay questions — which have nothing to do with meteorology — are part of federal guidelines launched as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to recruit “patriotic Americans” to its workforce.
Meteorologists now face a Trump ‘loyalty test’ when applying to National Weather Service jobs
After firing hundreds of meteorologists, the National Weather Service announced it is filling vacant positions. Applicants are being asked to detail their support for Trump’s policies.
www.sfchronicle.com
August 27, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Meteorologists now face a Trump ‘loyalty test’ when applying to National Weather Service jobs.
The essay questions — which have nothing to do with meteorology — are part of federal guidelines launched as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to recruit “patriotic Americans” to its workforce.
The essay questions — which have nothing to do with meteorology — are part of federal guidelines launched as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to recruit “patriotic Americans” to its workforce.
If you’re waiting for a flashing signal that democracy is over, it’s too late, we’re already there.
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/america-ti...
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/america-ti...
America Tips Into Fascism
Today is different than before.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
August 28, 2025 at 4:52 AM
If you’re waiting for a flashing signal that democracy is over, it’s too late, we’re already there.
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/america-ti...
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/america-ti...
My favorite screen on the NOTUS app. 🤣
August 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
My favorite screen on the NOTUS app. 🤣
A very hot day driving across the Mojave Desert. About 110 degrees from Vegas to St George. But was able to capture this dust devil north of Cedar City, UT.
August 14, 2025 at 3:54 AM
A very hot day driving across the Mojave Desert. About 110 degrees from Vegas to St George. But was able to capture this dust devil north of Cedar City, UT.
August 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Price of ground coffee at Trader Joe’s increased $5 per bag (12 oz?) from just a few days ago. Tariffs are here, so be prepared for sticker shock! I give it a month before public outrage and bad polls force a flip-flop in trade policy. Either that or a big correction in the stock market.
August 8, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Price of ground coffee at Trader Joe’s increased $5 per bag (12 oz?) from just a few days ago. Tariffs are here, so be prepared for sticker shock! I give it a month before public outrage and bad polls force a flip-flop in trade policy. Either that or a big correction in the stock market.
When you hand over $billions to ICE, then you can pay big salaries, bonuses, and continue collecting retirement pensions. Some of the highest paid government employees…shameful.
www.notus.org/immigration/...
www.notus.org/immigration/...
ICE Is Trying to Recruit Ex-Federal Workers With Big Bonuses
ICE is using part of its massive, unprecedented budget to pay new hires $50,000 bonuses.
www.notus.org
August 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
When you hand over $billions to ICE, then you can pay big salaries, bonuses, and continue collecting retirement pensions. Some of the highest paid government employees…shameful.
www.notus.org/immigration/...
www.notus.org/immigration/...
Wow, this captures my expectations.
August 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Wow, this captures my expectations.