Probability of a White Christmas Day - Click to Enlarge
Will we have a white Christmas Day? It's an age-old question that occurs to almost everyone this time of year. NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) has created a report which contains updated maps and tables showing the percent probabilities for a snow depth of at least 1 inch on Christmas Day morning.
Locations with the highest probability for at least 1-inch snow depth in the continental U.S. include Marquette MI, Sault Ste Marie MI, Hibbing MN, International Falls MN, and Stampede Pass WA.
The full report with state by state probabilities is available from the NCDC Web site. The report is in a PDF format, you will need to download a free reader from Adobe.com to view the report.
Space Weather Advisories Issued By NOAA'S Space Environment Center
Recent sunspot activity has resulted in a category R3 (Strong) Radio Blackout with an associated S2 (Moderate) Solar Radiation Storm. This may result in wide area blackout of HF (High Frequency) radio communication. Satellite communications and low-frequency navigation signals may also be briefly disrupted. Passengers and crew in high-flying aircraft at high latitudes may be exposed to elevated radiation risk.
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Recent sunspot activity has resulted in a category R3 (Strong) Radio Blackout with an associated S2 (Moderate) Solar Radiation Storm. This may result in wide area blackout of HF (High Frequency) radio communication. Satellite communications and low-frequency navigation signals may also be briefly disrupted. Passengers and crew in high-flying aircraft at high latitudes may be exposed to elevated radiation risk.Details...
...El Niño Update...
The latest El Niņo/Southern Oscillation Diagnostic Discussion, produced by scientists
at the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, indicates El Niņo conditions are now evident
in the tropical Pacific and should intensify during the next one to three months.
However, this episode is expected to be much weaker than the very strong 1997-1998
El Niņo event. How will a typical El Niño event impact your weather? See
the Seasonal
Mean Temperatures and Precipitation for the United States.
El Niño Discussion...
The latest El Niņo/Southern Oscillation Diagnostic Discussion, produced by scientists
at the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, indicates El Niņo conditions are now evident
in the tropical Pacific and should intensify during the next one to three months.
However, this episode is expected to be much weaker than the very strong 1997-1998
El Niņo event. How will a typical El Niño event impact your weather? See
the Seasonal
Mean Temperatures and Precipitation for the United States.El Niño Discussion...
December, January, February Seasonal Outlook
Meteorologists at the NOAA Climate Prediction Center released the latest seasonal outlook, which reiterates this winter is likely to be warmer than the 30-year norm (1971-2000) over much of the nation, yet cooler than last year's very warm winter season.
Details...
Meteorologists at the NOAA Climate Prediction Center released the latest seasonal outlook, which reiterates this winter is likely to be warmer than the 30-year norm (1971-2000) over much of the nation, yet cooler than last year's very warm winter season.Details...
Coral Reef Bleaching Watches/Alerts
Tropical ocean coral reef bleaching watches are being issued for several Atlantic and Pacific ocean reef areas.
Details...
Tropical ocean coral reef bleaching watches are being issued for several Atlantic and Pacific ocean reef areas. Details...
News from NOAANOAA Seeks Applicants for the 2007 Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program; Up to $29,000 Available to Each Student for Studies and Internships
NOAA is accepting applications for a scholarship program in honor of retired South Carolina senator Ernest F. Hollings, who promoted ocean and atmospheric study and research throughout his career. This is the third year the scholarship is being made available to students interested in pursuing degrees in ocean and atmospheric sciences and education. The 2007 NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program will provide approximately 100 college undergraduates up to $29,000 to further their academic studies related to NOAA science, research, technology, policy, management and education activities; and to offer a related summer internship designed to provide "hands-on" multi-disciplinary training. Applications will be accepted through February 9, 2007. More details...
