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March 2021 outlook: A warm start to meteorological spring for the central and eastern United States

March 2, 2021

A warmer-than-average start to spring is favored for the central and eastern United States while a drier-than-average March is likely across the southern tier of the contiguous U.S.

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Did the Northern Hemisphere get the memo on this year's La Niña?

February 25, 2021

La Niña has been going strong this winter, but the Northern Hemisphere doesn't appear to be paying attention. Our blogger discusses what may be going on.

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Rebecca Jackson

A conversation with polar oceanographer Rebecca Jackson

February 9, 2021

To better predict sea level rise, Rebecca Jackson wants to describe exactly what happens where liquid ocean meets the icy underside of glaciers. But how do you study a glacier that could calve a dangerous iceberg at any moment?

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Antarctic sastrugi

What's the coldest Earth's ever been?

February 18, 2021

Our planet’s history includes episodes of cold so extreme that glaciers reached sea level in equatorial regions.

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February 2021 ENSO update: library time

February 11, 2021

There's a 60% chance that ENSO-neutral conditions will return this spring. Our blogger covers the forecast, and what "average" really means.

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Small maps of the US temperature anomalies and precipitation anomalies in January 2021

2021 opens with a warm, dry January for the United States

February 9, 2021

Top-10 warmest January for contiguous U.S., Great Lakes ice cover well below average

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  • March 2021 outlook: A warm start to meteorological spring for the central and eastern United States

    March 2, 2021

    A warmer-than-average start to spring is favored for the central and eastern United States while a drier-than-average March is likely across the southern tier of the contiguous U.S.

    Read more
  • Did the Northern Hemisphere get the memo on this year's La Niña?

    February 25, 2021

    La Niña has been going strong this winter, but the Northern Hemisphere doesn't appear to be paying attention. Our blogger discusses what may be going on.

    Read more
  • Antarctic sastrugi

    What's the coldest Earth's ever been?

    February 18, 2021

    Our planet’s history includes episodes of cold so extreme that glaciers reached sea level in equatorial regions.

    Read more
  • map of the globe showing difference from average temperature in January 2021

    January 2021 brought contrasting climate patterns to the Northern Hemisphere

    February 16, 2021

    Much of North America was warm and dry in January 2021, while Europe and parts of Russia were cool and wet.

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  • February 2021 ENSO update: library time

    February 11, 2021

    There's a 60% chance that ENSO-neutral conditions will return this spring. Our blogger covers the forecast, and what "average" really means.

    Read more
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