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Since the NWS discontinued the separate significant weather advisory product in July 2021, Special Weather Statements have been used most commonly to alert of sub-severe thunderstorms (containing sustained winds or gusts of 40–57 mph (64–92 km/h) and/or hail less than one inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, in addition to frequent to continuous ...
Nuclear winter is a severe and prolonged global climatic cooling effect that is hypothesized [1] [2] to occur after widespread firestorms following a large-scale nuclear war. [3] The hypothesis is based on the fact that such fires can inject soot into the stratosphere, where it can block some direct sunlight from reaching the surface of the Earth.
Deglaciation is the transition from full glacial conditions during ice ages, to warm interglacials, characterized by global warming and sea level rise due to change in continental ice volume. [1]
That means arctic air is blasting over the US, while pressure changes and the motion of the polar vortex whip up high winds and create a perfect recipe for wintry weather.
Parts of the US are being battered by Winter Storm Blair, with states of emergency declared. The frigid conditions are impacting travel, with icy Midwest roads and flights and trains canceled.
A winter arc is all about finding what works for you, and these practices can help boost both physical and mental well-being: Get fresh air and vitamin D. Even brief outdoor time can be revitalizing.
Winter is the coldest and darkest season of the year in polar and temperate climates. It occurs after autumn and before spring. The tilt of Earth's axis causes seasons; winter occurs when a hemisphere is oriented away from the Sun. Different cultures define different dates as the start of winter, and some use a definition based on weather.
Sled dog racing at the 1932 Winter Olympics (1 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Discontinued sports at the Winter Olympics" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.