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How is the ice cover on the Great Lakes?

Posted on February 15, 2021 by WeatherGuys Editor

Until this recent frigid arctic air outbreak, the Great Lakes were experiencing one of the mildest winters on record National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) monitors and reports on the ice coverage of the Great Lakes. NOAA reports total coverage … Continue reading →

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Q: Who was Verner Suomi?

Posted on December 8, 2020 by WeatherGuys Editor

Verner Suomi was born on Dec. 6, 1915, and became a professor at UW-Madison. He is known as the “Father of Satellite Meteorology” because of his historic role in defining that field of study. In the late 1950s, he and … Continue reading →

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Is COVID-19 leading to cleaner air?

Posted on April 27, 2020 by WeatherGuys Editor

Many states have implemented lockdowns and shelter-in-place or “safer at home” orders to help contain the spread of the disease caused by the new coronavirus. In these challenging times, our local businesses need your support. Find out how to get … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin ‘Weather Guy’ and longtime prof to lead UW-Madison research enterprise

Posted on March 4, 2020 by WeatherGuys Editor

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Will the recent volcano eruptions change global weather patterns?

Posted on January 27, 2020 by WeatherGuys Editor

Spectacular images of volcanic eruptions have recently appeared in the media, including an eruption of the Taal volcano in the Philippines, which began January 12. At any given time of the year, there are about 50 active volcanoes across the … Continue reading →

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