Blogs about Atmospheric science

And now for something completely non clam-related…a speculative essay about LOTR as an environmental allegory, drawing on my posts to social media last week that clearly struck a nerve. I’m the first to admit that …

Though clouds float aloft seemingly free of the constraints of gravity, they are often still strongly influenced by the land. An astronaut onboard the International Space Station spotted these clouds butting up against the Sulaiman …

While all eyes have been on the two hurricanes, the wildfire smoke is still impacting many areas. It is quite visible today on the GOES images. The fires in the NW Territories of Canada this …

This month’s open thread on climate topics. Many eyes will be focused on whether April temperatures will be the 11th month in row of records… Note that we have updated the data and figures from …

For over 300 years, La Maison du Pastel has handcrafted these pastel sticks, used by artists like Degas and Monet.

Pinewoods thin and it’s curtain upOn the stage of the Glen Derry. I stop and stare and raise the cup. Of tea mixed with some blackberry. The grand old Lodge sits to the left. And …

It's gotten cold out there! Autumn is finally here and with that comes cooler weather and the need to heat homes. Residential wood smoke from home-heating should be expected, especially at night and in the …

Mild spring conditions will continue for the next couple of weeks The last month or so has been, for the most part, a relatively damp and cool period across California. The coolness has been especially …