Topic: National Climatic Data Center

Hey, what happened to winter? What its wimpiness portends for spring.

Despite a few powerful snowstorms, the winter of 2011-12, with record-breaking temperatures and less precipitation than normal, has been the fourth warmest on record in the US. What gives?

Where's the white stuff? Why northern tier of US is mostly snowless.

Initial forecasts called for a doozy of a winter, with lots of snow. But that has not materialized up north. If New York City doesn't see snow by Saturday, it will have only its third snowless December in 140 years.

Hurricane-force Santa Ana winds: Another sign of global warming?

The Santa Ana winds have been extreme this year, and some climatologists suggest global warming might be strengthening extreme weather. But the Santa Ana winds could show a different aspect of global warming's impact. 

As much of US swelters, here are 5 worst heat waves of past 30 years

Many Americans across the US were feeling the heat Monday, but how hot is it? Here is a look at the five deadliest US heat waves/droughts since the worst recorded since 1980.

What's causing all this recent crazy weather?

Flooding, droughts, tornadoes – it's been a crazy spring. Is there anything behind these extreme weather events?

Why has 2011's tornado season been so terrible?

Nearly 1,200 tornadoes have swarmed the United States this year and the death toll from these tornadoes has likely topped 500, a number not seen since 1953.

Winter storm raises the question: What's going on with the weather?

This week's winter storm – and others before it – are being influenced by climate patterns in the Arctic and North Atlantic. Scientists are working to understand how these patterns work.

Russia grain export ban benefits US farmers, sparks talk on climate change

The International Grains Council cut its projected world grain output Thursday. Drought in eastern Europe has sparked a Russia grain export ban.

Global climate change trend continues with second hottest July on record

Global climate change solutions have been slow to develop due to fierce arguments and political pressures.

Temperatures hit record highs globally. El Nino or global warming?

The first half of 2010 was the hottest six-month period recorded globally with temperatures around the globe 2 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit above averages.

Tornadoes in Wisconsin, Montana spur early warning system

The VORTEX-2 tornado research project completed last week aims to increase warning times and reduce false alarms.

Groundhog Day: five facts about Punxsutawney Phil

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day Tuesday, which means six more weeks of winter. Here are five things you might not know about this American tradition.

Climate change: Scientists say this decade likely hottest on record

At Copenhagen climate change talks, a research group says this decade is likely to prove the hottest on record.

Report: Ocean temps in August were the hottest on record

Were they really predicting an ice age in the 1970s?

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EarthTalk: Winter’s future looks warmer

Some places were colder and got more snow last winter, but that’s in line with today’s models for a warmer climate.

Global warming not always to blame for extreme winters

Natural variations in weather can vary more than climate change signals, experts say.

Global warming not always to blame for extreme winters

Natural variations in weather can vary more than climate change signals, experts say.