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Randy Mann
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Volcanic eruptions and flight delays
There are over 1,500 active volcanoes around the Earth with an average of 50-70 eruptions per year. According to V…
Our planet's orbit may have contributed to ice ages
Last week, I featured the methods used to determine the climate of the Earth’s past. Much of the data that has been collected was from ice core samples, especi…
How a past climate may be determined
Practically on a daily basis, we’re hearing about climate change and weather extremes.
A new La Niña may be around the corner
Sunday’s high temperature of 103 degrees in Coeur d’Alene was, and will likely be, the hottest reading of this summer season.
July is looking like a very hot month for the Northwest
It’s been a torrid start to July across the western U.S. Many locations in California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and Idaho have reported high tempera…
Heat index and big heatwaves
Coeur d’Alene had its first 90-degree temperature last week as we’re now in a period of extended excessive heat and dryness. The intense heat that has been exp…
Scientists are concerned about Mount Rainier
Within the last week, there have been some news articles featured on major news networks as to the possibility of a potential eruption of Mount Rainer.
A June full of extreme weather
We’re heading toward the end of June and Coeur d’Alene has yet to report a 90-degree day. However, at the Spokane International Airport, a high of 90 degrees w…
The progression of meteorology
The advancement of meteorology has taken huge strides, especially in recent years. Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, plus its inter…
Does a dry spring also mean a dry summer?
Since the middle of May, temperatures have been relatively mild to warm in Coeur d’Alene and across the Inland Northwest.
Airline turbulence
With all of these wild weather patterns across the globe, it should be no surprise that we’re hearing more about airline turbulence. Most of us heard about the…
Derecho winds slamming the Midwest last week
Last week, very strong winds moved through the central portions of the country, knocking out power and causing some widespread damage.
The latest wildfire season forecast
The wildfire season in Canada has begun and new blazes have already broken out across the country. The Canadian government says that wildfires can occur throug…
A rare dazzling light show for the Inland Northwest
Over the weekend, residents of the Inland Northwest were treated to a dazzling display of lights.
The miracle of water
April was a drier-than-normal month across the Inland Northwest. At Cliff’s station in Coeur d’Alene, only 0.39 inches of moisture fell, compared to the normal…
The 2024 tornado season is a little different
The 2024 tornado season has been relatively active, but not in the typical locations in the early spring season. According to an article from The Weather Chann…