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Researchers offer new insights into predicting future droughts in California

December 08, 2014

According to a new NOAA-sponsored study, natural oceanic and atmospheric patterns are the primary drivers behind California's ongoing drought. A high pressure ridge off the West Coast (typical of ... ...

2014 surprisingly rough on coral reefs, and El Niño looms in 2015

Caitlyn Kennedy | December 05, 2014

From Hawaii to the Florida Keys, the surprising intensity of coral heat stress in 2014 has scientists wondering what to expect in 2015, when El Niño is forecasted to finally develop.

The Argo revolution

Dale C. S. Destin | December 05, 2014

A worldwide network of Argo floats gives scientists an unprecedented understanding of the ocean depths. Argo floats descend and ascend through the top 2,000 meters of the ocean, collecting observations as they move.

December's ENSO Update: Close, but no cigar.

Emily Becker | December 04, 2014

The ENSO Diagnostic Discussion just came out. Sea surface temperatures are solidly above average in the equatorial Pacific... so what's behind forecasters' decision not to declare El Niño conditions?

Using Climate Outlooks on the Farm

December 03, 2014

Alabama grower Myron Johnson talks about how learning to use seasonal outlooks for rain and temperature has made his operation more resilient to swings in climate, including those triggered by El Niño.

Fun with Statistics: El Niño and California Rainfall

Tom Di Liberto | November 26, 2014

An El Niño means lots of rain for California, correct? Well, some of the time, but not always.

U. S. energy savings due to global warming? Not so fast...

Caitlyn Kennedy | November 25, 2014

Warmer winters or hotter summers: which will have greater influence on U.S. energy demands this century?

What's in store for the United States this (2014-15) winter?

Mike Halpert | November 20, 2014

After some very cold weather this month, folks are likely wondering if the early chill is a harbinger of things to come this winter. "Not necessarily," explains Mike Halpert of NOAA's Climate Prediction Center in this week's ENSO blog post.

What's the coldest day of the year? (1981-2010 Normals)

Susan Osborne | November 18, 2014

For some states, the coldest day of the year usually occurs near the start of winter, while for others it comes near the end. This map reveals when history says your state will have its coldest day of the year.

The U. S. Climate Resilience Toolkit celebrates rollout

November 17, 2014

Using plain language and easy-to-use tools, the U. S. Climate Resilience Toolkit illustrates climate-related vulnerabilities that communities and businesses face, from national to local scales, and .. ...

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