*Spring 2020 + February 2020 forecast* We present you the first long-range forecasts for Spring 2020, and we also look at the winter temperatures and pressure so far, and how the winter might end in February.
-spread the word- Half of winter is already behind us. This is usually the time when we take a first look at spring, to see what the early projections...
*Taal volcano 18. January UPDATE* Earthquakes continue, cracks are getting bigger, the ground continues to deform and the lake level is lowering. Scientists fear something big is on the way!
-spread the word- On January 12th, 2020, a phreatomagmatic explosion began at Taal volcano, in the Philippines. It was a violent, but short-lived eruption. Now, scientists fear, that something...
*Volcano eruption* Taal volcano in the Philippines erupts! It sends ash 15km high into the atmosphere, creating an apocalyptic display of raw power of nature!
-spread the word- Today, on January 12th, 2020, an eruption began at Taal volcano, located in the Philippines. The eruption column reached around 15km altitude and created an ash...
*10-15 day forecast* A strong Pacific ridge will push into the polar circle, cutting the bottom polar vortex in half, sending cold air into Eastern USA, and opening a temporary window for cooler Europe!
-spread the word- While the stratospheric vortex stays strong, the troposphere tries to play a game of its own, attacking the polar circle with high pressure, creating a transitional...
The stratospheric polar vortex rages, as it reaches its coldest temperature in the past 40 years. It is set to connect down and dominate the weather patterns as it spins at over 600km/h on top!
-spread the word- The polar vortex has been gaining strength and has reached its peak climatological strength. It is set to be connected with the lower levels, pushing its...
Wildfires in Australia create a smoke cloud larger than the continental United States! It can be seen from space as it circles the hemisphere, covering over 12.000km! Full animation included.
-spread the word- We are witnessing one of the most devastating fire seasons in Australia. The fires have gotten so intense, that the smoke cloud can be seen from...
*10-20 day outlook* Year 2020 will start with a strongly positive Polar Circulation Amplification, dominating high pressure over Europe & Pacific and low pressure over North America!
-spread the word- In our previous installment, we looked at the long-range forecasts and seasonal trends. Now we will focus more on the medium/extended range, and what the early...
*January/February 2020 forecast* Year 2019 will end on a dynamical note. But on the long-range, January and February 2020 are trending milder in Europe, while cold is lurking for the United States!
-spread the word- December 2019, the first winter month, is coming to an end. Two more winter months are ahead, and we will take a closer look at what...