Monthly Archives: November 2016

What is the status of the Arctic sea ice?

Posted on November 28, 2016 by WeatherGuys Editor

The year 2016 will go down as one with below-normal Arctic sea ice coverage.

While not quite a record-setting year like 2012, throughout much of 2016 the extent of sea ice was more than two standard deviations below the average. At the end of October the Arctic sea ice was at its lowest coverage for the month since satellite-based data records started in 1978. Continue reading →

Category: Climate, Meteorology, Seasons

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What is a November gale?

Posted on November 14, 2016 by WeatherGuys Editor

A gale is a sustained wind between 39 mph and 54 mph.

Gales are usually caused by large differences in the air pressure between a low pressure system and a strong, high pressure system. Continue reading →

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Is Madison’s all-time latest freeze record in jeopardy?

Posted on November 9, 2016 by WeatherGuys Editor

With all the beautiful fall weather we enjoyed through October and the first week of November, it may have escaped notice that Madison’s temperature has not reached or dropped below the freezing point of 32 degrees yet this season.

In fact, by not having done so this morning, we are now tied for the second-latest first freeze ever, dating back to 1938. Continue reading →

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