Corey Davis
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Assistant State Climatologist @ncsco.bsky.social. A web developer, weather historian, science storyteller, prolific punster, and unashamed umbraphile. 🌑
While combing through old weather files, I found this unusual report. In Barrow (now Utqiagvik), Alaska — home to all sorts of harsh and extreme weather — they were amazed by... calm winds! 🌬️
When it happened on Oct. 30, 1990, it was the first time some children there had felt an hour with no wind.
When it happened on Oct. 30, 1990, it was the first time some children there had felt an hour with no wind.
December 17, 2024 at 6:05 PM
While combing through old weather files, I found this unusual report. In Barrow (now Utqiagvik), Alaska — home to all sorts of harsh and extreme weather — they were amazed by... calm winds! 🌬️
When it happened on Oct. 30, 1990, it was the first time some children there had felt an hour with no wind.
When it happened on Oct. 30, 1990, it was the first time some children there had felt an hour with no wind.
Our November climate summary was published today. A few takeaways from the author:
☀️ 2nd-warmest November on record statewide!
🌾 Finished the longest freeze-free season on record in Raleigh (an early start to spring helped, too)
🌧️ Wettest fall on record for Asheville, even with a dry Oct. and Nov.
☀️ 2nd-warmest November on record statewide!
🌾 Finished the longest freeze-free season on record in Raleigh (an early start to spring helped, too)
🌧️ Wettest fall on record for Asheville, even with a dry Oct. and Nov.
Before our recent wintry weather, it felt like fall — or even warmer! — in North Carolina most of last month, which was our 2nd-warmest November on record.
Our climate summary looks at those temperatures, the drought status, and wraps up fall in #ncwx.
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2024/12...
Our climate summary looks at those temperatures, the drought status, and wraps up fall in #ncwx.
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2024/12...
Warm Weather Delays Winter’s Chill in November - North Carolina State Climate Office
A steady stream of early-fall-like days made for a warm November, and despite returning rainfall, it was a dry month too. November wrapped up a fall defined by big rain events and background warmth. T...
climate.ncsu.edu
December 4, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Our November climate summary was published today. A few takeaways from the author:
☀️ 2nd-warmest November on record statewide!
🌾 Finished the longest freeze-free season on record in Raleigh (an early start to spring helped, too)
🌧️ Wettest fall on record for Asheville, even with a dry Oct. and Nov.
☀️ 2nd-warmest November on record statewide!
🌾 Finished the longest freeze-free season on record in Raleigh (an early start to spring helped, too)
🌧️ Wettest fall on record for Asheville, even with a dry Oct. and Nov.
Reposted by Corey Davis
In case you missed it, our 2024-25 winter outlook blog post has more on what to watch for in the coming season. #ncwx
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2024/11...
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2024/11...
Winter Outlook 2024-25: A Decisive Season for Droughts - North Carolina State Climate Office
It’s setting up to be a consequential winter for North Carolina, with the fate of a newly emerging drought, along with a potentially record-breaking “snow drought,” hanging in the balance. In our 13th...
climate.ncsu.edu
November 15, 2024 at 1:29 PM
In case you missed it, our 2024-25 winter outlook blog post has more on what to watch for in the coming season. #ncwx
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2024/11...
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2024/11...