The temperature yo-yo in Interior Alaska continues. Here's the Fairbanks Airport 2024 daily temperature departure from average through February 22 plus the forecast from on the of the NWS forecast products (which often under forecasts extremes). Note the vertical scale. #akwx#ExtremeWeather@Climatologist49@anisian@CarrieinFbx@debmcqueen
World's first year-long breach of key 1.5C warming limit
February 8, 2024
By Mark Poynting, BBC News climate reporter
"For the first time, global warming has exceeded 1.5C across an entire year, according to the EU's climate service.
"World leaders promised in 2015 to try to limit the long-term temperature rise to 1.5C, which is seen as crucial to help avoid the most damaging impacts.
"This first year-long breach doesn't break that landmark Paris agreement, but it does bring the world closer to doing so in the long-term.
"Urgent action to cut carbon emissions can still slow warming, scientists say.
"'This far exceeds anything that is acceptable,' Prof Sir Bob Watson, a former chair of the UN's climate body, told the BBC Radio 4's Today Programme.
"'Look what's happened this year with only 1.5C - we've seen #floods, we've seen #droughts, we've seen #heatwaves and #wildfires all over the world.""
#Chile, #Argentina and other parts of #SouthAmerica’s southern cone have been facing a severe #HeatWave, something experts say will become more common during the southern hemisphere summer months due to #ClimateChange.
Very strong wording in tonight’s updated AFD from NWS San Francisco: “Additionally, it will be windy on the waters too. Given the narrow focused low level jet 65 kts along the Big Sur Coast will be possible. Therefore, a first ever Hurricane Force Wind Warning will be issued with the even coastal waters forecast.” 65 knots-75 mph- 120 km/h! #cawx#extremeweather#wind
The second and stronger storm of a one-two punch will blast California with torrential rain, flooding and feet of snow.
By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Feb 2, 2024 11:43 AM
"Hot on the heels of a drenching storm and a low-end #AtmosphericRiver that affected California from Wednesday to Thursday, a more potent storm and high-end atmospheric river will roll ashore Saturday night and Sunday with major impacts that will threaten lives, property and travel into next week, AccuWeather meteorologists continue to warn.
"Public awareness and storm readiness are strongly encouraged as life-threatening conditions may evolve in some communities.
"'Roughly 94% of California's population, up to 37 million people, is at risk for flooding, some of which can be life-threatening. Due to the numerous mountains and hills, even just a few inches of rain can cause significant flooding,' AccuWeather Senior Director of Forecasting Operations Dan DePodwin stated.
"'The greatest risk of a widespread flooding disaster is expected across the canyons and hills of Southern California, especially in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties,' DePodwin added.
Blockbuster rainstorm, major flooding to unfold
"Because the new storm, packing much more moisture, will hit only a couple of days after the first storm soaked and #saturated much of the state, runoff will be rapid and potentially dangerous and destructive, especially in portions of Southern and Central California, where most of the new rain is likely to fall.
"The first storm brought a general 1-6 inches of rain from Wednesday to Thursday. However, starting as early as Saturday night, more than double the amount of rain may fall from the new storm, with some of the rainiest spots picking up a foot or more of rain in only 48 hours."
Bettles, Alaska (northern Interior, Koyukon Dene county) Sunday high temperature will very likely be -50F (-45.6C). This would be a new record for the lowest high temperature on Jan 28, breaking the previous record of -47F (-43.9C) set in 2012. This would also be the latest date in the winter with a high temperature of -50F. Previous latest was Jan 27, 1989. Climate observations at Bettles since 1944. #akwx#ExtremeWeather#Winter2024 @Climatologist49
A new UK record high temperature has been set in the Scottish Highlands, according to provisional figures from the Met Office.
28th January 2024, 10:31 EST
"It recorded a peak of 19.6C (67.3F) at #Kinlochewe on Sunday, making it hotter than Rome and the Cote d'Azur.
"If confirmed it would be the highest January temperature in the UK, breaking a record set in 2003 by more than a full degree celsius.
"It would also be the highest winter temperature ever recorded in Scotland
"While enjoying mild temperatures the village was also subject to a yellow wind warn on Sunday, with gusts in excess of 40mph forecast. In the Western Isles a gust of 71mph was recorded."
Repeat >> PNNL: Creating a Cool Room for Extreme Heat Events
"Given the reality of global climate change and the increasing likelihood of extreme heat events, designing and retrofitting homes for resistance to extreme heat and power outages should be considered in all climates. Extending the "hours of safety" that a home can provide when air-conditioning is not available can be life-saving. However, it is not necessary for an entire home to be resistant to extreme heat. Instead, the design or retrofit can concentrate on just one room. "
With warmer air now in place there's little chance of 2024 finishing up as the snowiest January on record. All that shoveling and nothing but a sore back. 😩 #akwx#ExtremeWeather#Winter2024