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How often do the ‘gales of November’ come early?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

Some historic storms have occurred around Veterans Day (formally known as Armistice Day). Friday marks the centennial of a winter storm that blew across the Midwest on “11-11-11.” Continue reading →

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What is the status of the ozone hole?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

The winter atmosphere above Antarctica is very cold. The cold temperatures result in a temperature gradient between the South Pole and the Southern Hemisphere middle latitudes. Continue reading →

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How is Smoke from a Wildfire in Minnesota Affecting Wisconsin Weather?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

On Tuesday a large part of our state either saw or smelled smoke from a raging wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota. The smoke was particularly easy to detect in the northern parts of Wisconsin . . . Continue reading →

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Was the Forecast of Irene a Success?

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

The emergency response and warnings prompted by the approach of Hurricane Irene along the East Coast last week has, sadly but predictably, become a subject of much controversy . . . Continue reading →

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What is a Heat Wave?

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

Heat waves are caused by very hot, stagnant air masses. Regions that suffer under intense hot spells are usually dominated by a surface high-pressure system with a mid-tropospheric ridge aloft . . . Continue reading →

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