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Randy Mann
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Bomb cyclones have made headlines this month
Last week, a massive Pacific storm, which was referred to as a “bomb cyclone,” battered the western regions of Was…
We could see less snow next winter as La Niña is gone
Since last year, we’ve been talking about the cooler-than-normal sea-surface temperature phenomenon, La Niña. The latest information indicates the phenomenon is officially gone. During most La Niña years, our regio…
All about Hawaii's big volcanic eruption
It’s been a tough start for 2018 for many Hawaiian residents. First, many people in this part of the world have experienced flooding rains. What was called “a historic torrent of rain” hit the island of Kauai with …
Flooding potential for 2018
Many folks have enjoyed the recent weather pattern of sunshine and high temperatures in the 70s. On Friday, May 4, it was another pleasant afternoon as Cliff reported a high of 77 degrees. Saturday’s high was a com…
When will we hit 90 degrees? Check out a new contest...
We had a taste of summer on Friday as temperatures soared into the 80s across the region. The record for that date in Coeur d’Alene was 85 degrees, set back in 1980. Cliff reported a near-record high temperature of…
Weatherwise, it's been a crazy April
We finally got to see some sun last week in Coeur d’Alene and other areas across the Inland Empire. Temperatures later this week are going to be well above normal as highs warm into the 70s. We might even see readi…
More hurricanes are expected for the 2018 season
In a little more than six weeks, the 2018 tropical storm and hurricane season will begin. The official date it begins is June 1, and it ends Nov, 30. Over the last 30 years for the Atlantic and Caribbean waters, th…
The April cold is everywhere
The weather around North Idaho last week felt more like early February rather than early April. We had cold rain, snow and occasionally gusty winds. Many people have made it clear that they are ready for winter to …
Could the weather in the northeast be a preview of coming winters?
Our snowfall season here in the Inland Northwest is winding down. As of early Sunday, Cliff has measured around 89 inches of snow, compared to the normal of 69.8 inches. There is still the chance we could see a few…
Weather records just keep falling
Worldwide weather patterns are becoming more and more unusual with each passing season or year. In Coeur d’Alene and other parts of the Inland Northwest, it was the case of three winters. The first one was in early…
Our sun may be heading toward a 'grand minimum'
New research from the University of California, San Diego has determined that our sun is likely heading toward a large “dimming” phase called the “grand minimum.”
We move the clocks as daylight saving starts on Sunday
On Sunday, March 11, most U.S. and European residents will move their clocks forward one hour. Daylight saving time is the cycle that starts in the second week of March and ends in the first week of November. The m…
La Niña seems to be weakening
The residents of North Idaho and surrounding regions continue to be in the middle of the “third” winter that should continue into early March. From last week’s…
Drought becoming a concern across parts of the U.S. and Canada
Officially, we’re more than halfway through the winter season, and many are hearing that the “winter is about over.” We’re coming into the middle of February, …
It was an active week along the 'Ring of Fire'
Weatherwise, it’s been an unusual January across North Idaho. There has been plenty of moisture, as Cliff has measured over 4 inches as of early Sunday. The normal for rain and melted snowfall is 3.77 inches.
Fresh water is a precious resource for people in many parts of the world
Not much snow has fallen across the Coeur d’Alene area over the last week. Since last Sunday, only 0.3 inches of the white stuff was measured at Cliff’s station. For the season, as of early Sunday, there has been a…