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Blocking High Brings Warmth to West, Cold to East, and yes…Boston snow

On By wildcardIn Climate, Informative1 Comment

Hello everyone, Last time I wrote about how above-average ocean temperature's off the coast of New England were contributing to Boston's historic snowfall. Today I'd like to discuss another factor, as well as the reason for this winter's warm temperatures in the western US and colder temperatures in the east. A blocking high, or blocking …

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Isaac track moves westward

On By wildcardIn Hurricanes, Informative, NewsLeave a comment

Hello all, Quick post tonight. Wanted to discuss Isaac a tad. The models have been pushing Isaac's track to the west over the last 24 hours. All of Florida remains a possibility but southern Florida and into the eastern gulf seem more likely. A look at some of the models: At the moment the storm …

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