We’re the warmest we’ve been in decades, no snow, should have been skiing, but in the last few years it’s been getting worse in winter, dry and warm. This stuff is exactly what the AGW and climate change models predicted. It’s just one reason why the rest of the world sees us as idiots for letting Trump walk into the White House.
Where I am, we’ve been as low as -40 with the wind chill since Christmas. We’ve finally got above the freezing point today. I feel for all of you who are still stuck in that cold front, especially with the added snow.
Once again, it’s mans actions significantly accelerating the rate of climate change that we have the ability to corral for the betterment of our planet. We are close to losing that ability.
Here in Northern California, we keep watching all the winter storms sliding up to the north. Unusually we have had no snow so far this year. By this time last year I was suffering from Cabin Fever. Every time I go outside and look at the mountains it seems strange that there are no snow caps. Can’t really call temperatures in the fifties and sixties winter weather. By January, the temperature should be in the twenties and thirties with gray overcast Skies and more advisements about rain and snow. I worry about Firestorm season with such drought like conditions so early in the year.
Predictions from climate scientists can be summarized in two general statements: 1. The trend in average temperature for the planet is upward and is exacerbated by human activity. 2. Extremes in weather events will increase.
Record warm temperatures on the North Slope of Alaska, as much as 40 degrees above normal for this time of year. Much more frightening than some snow in Florida.
Record warm temperatures on the North Slope of Alaska, as much as 40 degrees above normal for this time of year. Much more frightening than some snow in Florida.
For over 11 years our Sun has been in what is called a “quiet phase” where its luminosity is down, little to no sunspots. So we should be in a cooling trend. But now, it has been rising more and more. Now imagine in say 2019-2020 our Sun goes into an active phase—-luminosity increases, temperatures go up. And add that to the already temperatures rising when it was cool. See the problem? Then things really go fast.
Interestingly in the early 1960’s there was a SiFi book published called , “The Drowned Earth” -J.G. Ballard, about Earth based on that scenario of the Sun becoming more luminous and hotter and making the heat of the Earth rise and rise till we see it in the year 2145. Like the life forms are regressing. No ice at the poles, green skies, the equator too hot to live. seas filled with jellyfish and octopus. The only safe havens for humans is either in space, under the sea or at a mild iceless green Antarctica. And that is what I would call positive for a scenario of that radical outcome.
Note that around the same time Robert Silverberg wrote one about an ice bound Earth.
wiatr over 6 years ago
No argument with this one!
Dtroutma over 6 years ago
We’re the warmest we’ve been in decades, no snow, should have been skiing, but in the last few years it’s been getting worse in winter, dry and warm. This stuff is exactly what the AGW and climate change models predicted. It’s just one reason why the rest of the world sees us as idiots for letting Trump walk into the White House.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 6 years ago
Where I am, we’ve been as low as -40 with the wind chill since Christmas. We’ve finally got above the freezing point today. I feel for all of you who are still stuck in that cold front, especially with the added snow.
Odon Premium Member over 6 years ago
Once again, it’s mans actions significantly accelerating the rate of climate change that we have the ability to corral for the betterment of our planet. We are close to losing that ability.
Kip W over 6 years ago
That’s 2018, all right. Well, this part of it. And only here in the USA. Check out the rest of the world, and it’s warmer than usual.
Sadandconfused9 over 6 years ago
Here in Northern California, we keep watching all the winter storms sliding up to the north. Unusually we have had no snow so far this year. By this time last year I was suffering from Cabin Fever. Every time I go outside and look at the mountains it seems strange that there are no snow caps. Can’t really call temperatures in the fifties and sixties winter weather. By January, the temperature should be in the twenties and thirties with gray overcast Skies and more advisements about rain and snow. I worry about Firestorm season with such drought like conditions so early in the year.
Bobbers Premium Member over 6 years ago
Predictions from climate scientists can be summarized in two general statements: 1. The trend in average temperature for the planet is upward and is exacerbated by human activity. 2. Extremes in weather events will increase.
jqmcd over 6 years ago
Record warm temperatures on the North Slope of Alaska, as much as 40 degrees above normal for this time of year. Much more frightening than some snow in Florida.
jqmcd over 6 years ago
Record warm temperatures on the North Slope of Alaska, as much as 40 degrees above normal for this time of year. Much more frightening than some snow in Florida.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 6 years ago
For over 11 years our Sun has been in what is called a “quiet phase” where its luminosity is down, little to no sunspots. So we should be in a cooling trend. But now, it has been rising more and more. Now imagine in say 2019-2020 our Sun goes into an active phase—-luminosity increases, temperatures go up. And add that to the already temperatures rising when it was cool. See the problem? Then things really go fast.
Interestingly in the early 1960’s there was a SiFi book published called , “The Drowned Earth” -J.G. Ballard, about Earth based on that scenario of the Sun becoming more luminous and hotter and making the heat of the Earth rise and rise till we see it in the year 2145. Like the life forms are regressing. No ice at the poles, green skies, the equator too hot to live. seas filled with jellyfish and octopus. The only safe havens for humans is either in space, under the sea or at a mild iceless green Antarctica. And that is what I would call positive for a scenario of that radical outcome.
Note that around the same time Robert Silverberg wrote one about an ice bound Earth.
Mr. Blawt over 6 years ago
Looks like Trump can’t make anything great.