Weather Blog

Evelyn Browning Garriss doesn't just blog about the weather forecast; she provides insight on WHY extreme weather is happening--and a heads up on weather to watch out for. A historical climatologist, Evelyn blogs about weather history, interesting facts about the weather, and upcoming climate events that affect your life--from farming to your grocery bill. Every week, we look forward to another great weather column from Evelyn. We encourage our weather watchers to post their comments and questions--and tell us what they think!

It Got Drier Last Week! HUH?

May 13, 2013

Though the Mississippi fought floods and thunderstorms drenched the South this May of 2013, the US has gotten drier.

April 29, 2013

Welcome to the spring of 2013! We have something for everyone.

April 14, 2013

Who knew that tornadoes could be like Baby Bear. It can’t be too hot. It can’t be too cold. It has to be j-u-u-u-s-s-s-t right!

April 7, 2013

It’s time to start dreaming of a garden. You whip out your seed packets and cheerfully gaze at the little map at the back—the plant hardiness zone map.

April 1, 2013

Spring 2013 came. So did a blizzard. The spring storm rumbled through North America, and left snow in 44 of 50 states and all of Canada.

March 22, 2013

It’s spring. Have you seen a few pictures of lambs, bunnies and chicks?

March 10, 2013

Brrrrr! It’s not a word you normally hear in sunny Southern California, but last week was not so sunny.

March 3, 2013

It’s been cold in the South. Freezing temperatures, even snow, hit Florida. (Denver and Tampa had the same temperatures!) Another storm is pouring into the Midwest and is expected to hit the Mid-Atlantic States.

February 17, 2013

Most “space weather” is remote – a solar flare or a geomagnetic storm that causes auroras and radio static. This month, however, space weather got close up and personal.

February 7, 2013

When you look at the parades and parties of Mardi Gras, it’s hard to believe that it started with long hard winters and acts of charity.

January 22, 2013

Are you cold yet? Frigid Arctic air finally arrived in the Midwest and East Coast.

January 14, 2013

“Having a blast” isn’t always a good thing. When you are talking about space weather, solar storms and flares, the last thing this Earth needs is a blast.

January 6, 2013

It’s easy to find something good to say about every season – except flu season. When the cold weather comes, so do the sniffles, aches, coughing, fevers and general nasty misery. UGH!