Will December's mild weather continue in January, or will winter finally rear its ugly (and cold) head?
Before 2023 officially wraps up we want to highlight some of the climate related stories, maps, and graphs that we brought you over the past year.
Most models predict that the polar vortex will remain slightly weaker than average through December. Others say a full-on breakdown remains in the cards.
From record-high summer heat to the greening of the Arctic, this collection of images highlights several key "vital signs" of the Arctic.
If this blog teaches you one thing, we want it to be this: "polar vortex" is not a synonym for "cold snap."
Was the late November Great Lakes snowstorm a harbinger for December?
It's not perfect, but ENSO is still the best tool we have for predicting average winter precipitation over the U.S.
Nearly 100 NOAA scientists and staff contributed to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Among this group were 35 authors, 13 chapter leaders, 20 members of NOAA’s technical support team, technical contributors and reviewers.
Does your climate outlook for November offer up tricks or treats? We'll show you the odds.
Early development of the ozone hole was moderated by active weather that mixed in ozone-rich air from lower latitudes.