Randy Mann
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The colors of the moon
There have been articles in the past that have focused on the moon. Many of our long-range forecasts are often bas…
Are Earth's land areas getting drier?
We all know that water is essential to life on our planet as it supports ecosystems. Approximately 71% of the Earth is covered with this liquid, and it’s estim…
New tornado outbreaks in the Midwest
Tornado and severe weather season in the central U.S. have ramped up this spring. Last week was especially tough as at least 50 twisters were reported from the…
A new vent found in Yellowstone
We know that a supervolcano, Yellowstone, is located practically in our backyard. The region is constantly going through geological changes, as there was a rec…
An anniversary of the worst tornado in the U.S.
Spring has officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere and the tornado season, especially in the U.S. east of the Rockies, has been ramping up. From March 13…
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…