Bob Collins
We hope you enjoyed your autumn.
MPR News Reflections and observations on the news
Tag: Weather
The drought up close
For a short time today — too short to get a decent picture — the sky over Minnesota was wearing a pinstripe suit, thanks to the weather conditions that made obvious what is true all the time — there’s a highway over us.
The field of broken dreams
Isaac from space
It’s hard to know just how seriously New Orleans residents are taking Hurricane Isaac warnings, at least judging by the traffic around the city.
The woes of a drought
Clearly, the lone benefit of an oppressive heat wave is just before it ends, you get a chance to take some pictures of some amazing cloud formations.
10 facts about the heat that won’t make you feel any cooler
Today, the Bad Astronomy blog asks, ‘when does weather become climate?’ And then answers, ‘now.’
Paul Tosto
I wince as I write the words “new normal.” But when it comes to weather, it’s hard to ignore the data. Three charts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration bear out the changes we’re seeing and feeling. Here’s a look at how much of the country is warmer this year compared to most of Read more →
The river retreats