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A volcano in Alaska may erupt soon
A volcano near Anchorage, Alaska, called Mount Spurr, has been rumbling.
Strongest worldwide tropical systems
Last week, I wrote about the different names of major tropical systems that included hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons. Ironically, a major storm, Tropical Cyc…
Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones
Overall, February was a chilly and snowy month across the Inland Northwest. At Cliff’s station in Coeur d’Alene, the average high for the month was 36 degrees,…
An active February and an asteroid watch
It’s been a snowier-than-average February in Coeur d’Alene and the rest of the Inland Northwest. As of the weekend, about two feet of snow has fallen at Cliff’…
La Niña may become official very soon
Snowfall has finally started to increase across the lower elevations of the Inland Northwest. Although Coeur d’Alene’s figures are still well below normal for …
A Western volcano could erupt soon
When most of us think about active volcanoes in the U.S., Mount St. Helens, Mt. Rainier and a few others will first come to mind. However, one of the most acti…
Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?
Sunday was Groundhog Day and the world’s most famous groundhog of all time, Punxsutawney Phil, the Pennsylvania woodchuck, made his annual appearance. Each yea…
There's more snow near the gulf states than North Idaho
January has produced some amazing and unbelievable weather patterns across the U.S. The lower elevations of North Idaho continue to struggle for snow as only 8…
Fire tornadoes being generated from wildfires
Wildfires continue to rage across the Los Angeles region. The largest blaze, the Palisades fire, has burned approximately 24,000 acres.
California's wildfire season may now be year-round
Last week’s horrendous wildfires in the Los Angeles region continue to make worldwide headlines. As of the weekend, hundreds of thousands of people were displa…
Last year was another one for record-breaking weather
We’re now into 2025 and last year was another one of record-breaking weather across the Inland Northwest and the rest of the U.S.
Finding out more about the sun's atmosphere
Over the years, I have featured many articles about our sun, including sunspots, solar flares, cycles and its activity. Last week was a landmark occasion for N…
La Niña to be declared soon as ocean waters cool
December has been a tough month for snow across the lower elevations of the Inland Northwest. Moisture totals have been below normal as Coeur d’Alene has recei…
Santa Ana winds return to California
Last week, strong winds were reported across portions of Southern California that led to the explosive growth of a major wildfire, known as the Franklin Fire, …
Recent Western earthquakes and potential tsunamis
Several months ago, I featured an article about the recent earthquake activity in the western U.S. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, on Thursday, Dec. 5…