News related information for the public. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu http://climate.usurf.usu.edu http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/img/logo_ucc.jpg Tue, 9 Apr 2013 06:56:01 MDT Tue, 9 Apr 2013 06:56:01 MDT Spring melt and spring storms. NASA has Eyes on Earth, forest fires are on the uptick across the nation, and the arctic is greening. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=248 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=248 Tue, 9 Apr 2013 06:56:01 MDT It's been a month of severe valley air pollution for the state, severe winterstorms for the east cost and plains states... and Groundhog Day. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=247 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=247 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 02:30:56 MST This month's issue includes... February Feature -- Facelift for Utah's Ag Weather Net A Look Back at January Conditions at the Beginning of February National and Global Climate Notes http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=0 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=0 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:31:22 MST This month's issue includes... January Feature -- Understanding Record Warmth A Look Back at December Conditions at the Beginning of January National and Global Climate Notes http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=246 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=246 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:50:46 MST November Feature: 11.1 The Making of a Superstorm ... 11.2 October Review: Our look back at October and ahead to December includes... Precipitation Temperatures U.S. Drought Monitor Vegetation Drought Response Index (VegDRI) 11.3 Climate Notes New Jersey Coastline Monitoring Water Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Ag Weather Net Listen on Utah Public Radio http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=245 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=245 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:35:42 MST October Feature: 10.1 The Future of Wildfires ... 10.2 September Review: Our look back at September and ahead to November includes... Precipitation Temperatures First Freeze Forecast U.S. Drought Monitor Vegetation Drought Response Index (VegDRI) 10.3 Climate Notes Underground Drought Monitoring Ozone Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Climate Change and Public Health UCC Unplugged Listen on Utah Public Radio http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=243 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=243 Tue, 9 Oct 2012 03:49:28 MDT September Feature: 9.1 Tickling the (Ice) Dragon's Tail ... 9.2 August Review: Our look back at August includes... Precipitation Temperatures First Freeze Forecast U.S. Drought Monitor Vegetation Drought Response Index (VegDRI) 9.3 Climate Notes Hurricane Isaac Western Fires Van Allan Radiation Belts Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... A Trip to Singapore Listen on Utah Public Radio http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=242 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=242 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:53:36 MDT The Water Years portion of the website now includes searching water year statistics for U.S. and international locations from Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) network and the Global Historical Climate Network (GHCN) respectively. Also we have added different Month Periods for all stations to account for differences in Northern and Southern hemispheres as well as an additional one based on the Gregorian calendar of January through December. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=241 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=241 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 03:09:53 MDT The Freeze Dates portion of the website now includes searching freeze date statistics for U.S. and international locations from Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) network and the Global Historical Climate Network (GHCN) respectively. Clicking on the station name leads the user to additional details for their selected station. From the Climate Database Server, the user can select a station from the COOP or GHCN network and get freeze details for that station by clicking on the histogram icon. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=240 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=240 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:19:24 MDT August Feature: 8.1 Extreme Weather and Climate Change 8.2 July Review: Our look back at July includes... Precipitation Temperatures Rivers and Reservoirs U.S. Drought Monitor Vegetation Drought Response Index (VegDRI) 8.3 Climate Notes U.S. Heat and Drought Arctic Ice Melt Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... UCC Database Listen on Utah Public Radio http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=244 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=244 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:37:54 MDT Under a second winter of La Niña, drought conditions emerged midway through the 2012 water year, with low snowpacks melting out early during a very dry and warm spring. Spring and early summer runoff over most of the region was well below average, with flows similar to 2002 and other benchmark drought years. Continued dry and hot conditions in June dried out vegetation and led to very large and intense wildfires in all three states, along with widespread rangeland, pasture, and dryland crop losses. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=239 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=239 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 02:38:50 MDT May Feature: 7.1 Summer Heat 7.2 June Review: Our look back at June includes... Precipitation Temperatures Rivers and Reservoirs U.S. Drought Monitor Vegetation Drought Response Index (VegDRI) 7.3 Climate Notes Eastern U.S. Derecho Greenland Heat Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Nepal Research June's Transit of Venus Listen on Utah Public Radio http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=238 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=238 Fri, 6 Jul 2012 04:28:34 MDT This annual summary includes the activities that regional and state climate offices across the U.S. have been involved in over the past 2011-2012 year. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=237 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=237 Mon, 2 Jul 2012 12:40:45 MDT May Feature: 6.1 Utah Water Rangers Turns 4 6.2 May Review: Our look back at May includes... Precipitation Temperatures Snowpack Rivers and Reservoirs Vegetation Drought Response Index (VegDRI) 6.3 Climate Notes National Forest Inventory Remote Carbon Dioxide Levels Reach a Milestone Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Utah's May Solar Eclipse June's Transit of Venus Listen on Utah Public Radio http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=236 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=236 Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:39:03 MDT Temperature — April temperatures were well above average across the entire region, with most of the region 4–8°F warmer than average. Precipitation — While April was wetter than March, precipitation was still below average across most of the region, with southern Utah, western Colorado, and west-central and southeastern Wyoming being especially dry. Hydrological Conditions — Snowpacks across the region continued their rapid and early melt during April, with May 1 snowpacks near or at record-low levels for many basins. Accordingly, the May 1 forecasts call for much-below-average spring-summer runoff for nearly all basins the region. ENSO — ENSO-neutral conditions have returned to the tropical Pacific Ocean. More than half of the ENSO forecast models indicate that El Niño conditions will develop by fall 2012, with the rest calling for persisting ENSO-neutral conditions through the fall. Climate Forecasts — The temperature outlooks from the NOAA CPC indicate an enhanced chance of warmer-than-average temperatures in nearly all of the region in June and in subsequent seasons. A slightly enhanced chance of dry conditions is indicated only for northern Utah and western Wyoming. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=235 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=235 Fri, 25 May 2012 10:47:13 MDT May Feature: 5.1 Utah's Ag Weather Net 5.2 April Review: Our look back at April includes... Precipitation Temperatures 5.3 May Conditions: Our look back at April includes... Snowpack Spring Melt 5.4 Climate Notes Record April Temperatures Antarctic Ice Melt Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Mongolian delegations visit the UCC Summer Travel Listen on Utah Public Radio http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=234 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=234 Thu, 3 May 2012 03:33:53 MDT This month's IWCS is a short supplement that covers only precipitation and drought, snowpack conditions, and streamflow forecasts. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=233 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=233 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:45:11 MDT March Feature: 4.1 Regime Change in Utah's Winter Water 4.2 March Review: Our look back at March includes... Precipitation Temperatures 4.3 April Conditions: Our look back at March includes... Snowpack Snow Water Equivalent River Basins Spring Melt 4.4 Climate Notes Record Winter Heat Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... New Book Listen on Utah Public Radio http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=232 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=232 Mon, 9 Apr 2012 04:04:26 MDT March Feature: 3.1 December No Snow 3.2 February Review: Our look back at February includes... Precipitation Temperatures Snowpack Snow Water Equivalent 3.3 Global and National Climate Notes Aral Sea U.S. Water Projections Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Weather of the gods New UCC research New Faces Spring Runoff Conference Listen on Utah Public Radio http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=231 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=231 Mon, 5 Mar 2012 04:00:50 MST 2.1 FEBRUARY FEATURE “A Hard Winter Rain” 2.2 A LOOK AHEAD • February Inversions 2.3 JANUARY REVIEW Our look back at January includes … • precipitation • temperatures 2.4 CURRENTLY • snowpack • snow water equivalent 2.5 CLIMATE NOTES • Greenland Ice • U.S. Storms 2.6 BACK PAGE Ongoing at the Utah Climate http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=230 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=230 Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:24:37 MST January Feature: 1.1 A Bit of a Blow 1.2 A Look Ahead January Inversions 1.3 December Review: Our look back at December includes... Precipitation Temperatures 1.4 Currently Snowpack Snow Water Equivalent 1.5 Climate Notes A Year of Extremes U.S. Temperatures Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=229 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=229 Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:35:34 MST December Feature: 12.1 Speaking of Extremes 11.2 November Review: Our look back at November includes... Precipitation Temperatures Snowpack Snow Water Equivalent 11.3 A Look Ahead December Inversions 11.4 Climate Notes Global Temperatures U.S. Ground Water Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... New Research Published A New International Collaboration http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=228 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=228 Fri, 9 Dec 2011 01:00:38 MST November Feature: 11.1 Beyond El Nino 11.2 October Review: Our look back at October includes... Precipitation Temperatures Vegetation Drought Response Index 11.3 2011 Water Year A state and national look 11.4 Climate Notes National and global notes of interest... Extreme Precipitation Heavy Snow in the East Stormy Alaska Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Back to Nepal New Face Early Snow Report http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=227 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=227 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:14:31 MST Temperature — Temperatures for September were warmer than average across nearly all of the region. Precipitation — September was generally drier than average across the region, and especially dry in Wyoming, northern Utah, and southeastern Colorado. ENSO — After a brief hiatus this summer, La Niña conditions have re-emerged and are expected to persist through the winter season. Climate Outlooks — Consistent with the La Niña conditions, in the late fall and winter seasons, the CPC seasonal outlooks call for some enhanced risk of warmer and drier conditions in the extreme southern portions of our region, and of wetter conditions in the northern portions. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=226 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=226 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:13:39 MDT October Feature: 10.1 La Nina 10.2 September Review: Our look back at September includes... Precipitation Temperatures Vegetation Drought Response Index 10.3 Climate Notes National and global notes of interest... Intense Precipitation Runoff in the Chesapeake Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... End of the Water Year New Research Freeze Forecasting http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=225 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=225 Thu, 6 Oct 2011 12:42:20 MDT September Features: 9.1 Four Corners High 9.2 First Freeze? ... 9.3 August Review: Our look back at August includes... Precipitation Temperatures Vegetation Drought Response Index 9.4 Climate Notes National and global notes of interest... Record Low Arctic Ice Texas Drought Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Arid China Africa Research A New Grant http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=223 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=223 Tue, 6 Sep 2011 01:44:45 MDT August Features: 8.1 Desert Monsoon 8.2 July snow in the Uinta's ... 8.3 July Review: Our look back at July includes... Precipitation Temperatures Vegetation Drought Response Index 8.4 Climate Notes National and global notes of interest... Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Mongolia Nepal Connecting There to Here Water Ranger Update http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=221 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=221 Thu, 4 Aug 2011 12:20:16 MDT Temperature — June temperatures were generally below average across Utah and Wyoming but above average across Colorado. Precipitation — June precipitation was well below average in southern Colorado and Utah and average to above-average to the north. Hydrological Conditions — As expected, the above-average to record snowpacks observed across the region in late spring delivered above-average runoff, with flooding in many locations. Reservoirs across the region filled or improved to levels not seen in several years. ENSO — The La Niña event ended in May, and ENSO-neutral conditions are forecasted to continue through the summer season. Climate Forecasts — For August and subsequent seasons, the CPC seasonal outlooks call for an enhanced probability of warmer conditions in the southern portions of the region, and an enhanced probability of wetter conditions in the northern and eastern portions of the region. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=220 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=220 Mon, 1 Aug 2011 10:43:45 MDT July Features: 7.1 High water mark... 7.2 The plunge June Review: Our look back at June includes... Precipitation Temperatures Snow Water Equivalent Vegetation Drought Response Index Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Research Climate, Livestock, and Nepal Follow us on Twitter http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=219 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=219 Fri, 1 Jul 2011 03:38:32 MDT June Features: 6.1 Still Waiting in the north... 6.2 A new instrument and a rare measurement... May Review: Our look back at May includes... Precipitation Temperatures Snowpack Snow Water Equivalent Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Another New Face New Research http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=218 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=218 Fri, 3 Jun 2011 03:54:43 MDT Temperature — April temperatures were below average across the entire region, with much of the region at least 4°F cooler than average. Precipitation — Storm tracks continued to favor the higher parts of the region in western and south-central Wyoming, northern Utah, and western Colorado. Southeastern Colorado remained much drier than average. Hydrological Conditions — The cool, wet April delayed melt and added to the snowpack across most of the region's mountains, and very high spring-summer runoff and peak flows are forecast for northern Utah, northern Colorado, and south-central and western Wyoming. ENSO — The current La Niña has continued to weaken and is transitioning to ENSO-neutral conditions by this summer. Climate Forecasts — The temperature outlooks from the NOAA CPC indicate an enhanced risk of warmer-than-average temperatures in the southern part of the region in June and subsequent seasons. An enhanced risk of dry conditions is indicated for Wyoming in June and the summer season. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=217 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=217 Thu, 26 May 2011 08:53:19 MDT May Feature: Waiting for the melt... April Review: Our look back at April includes... Precipitation Temperatures Snow Depth Snow Water Equivalent Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Visitors from afar New Faces A New Contraption http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=216 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=216 Thu, 5 May 2011 04:05:32 MDT Precipitation and Drought Conditions Intermountain West Snowpack Spring and Summer Streamflow Forecasts for the 2011 Runoff Season http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=214 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=214 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:05:40 MDT April Feature: Ozone! The Season at Peter Sinks March Review: Our look back at March includes... Precipitation Temperatures Snowpack Snow Water Equivalent Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center UCC research http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=213 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=213 Mon, 4 Apr 2011 05:21:09 MDT March Feature: A Dry Spring Ahead? February Review: Our look back at February includes... Peter Sinks Precipitation Temperatures Snowpack Snow Water Equivalent Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Utah Climate Center Research Spring Runoff Conference A Trip to D.C. Two New Voices http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=212 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=212 Fri, 4 Mar 2011 05:23:53 MST February Feature: Staying Connected January Review: A look back at temperatures and precipitation for January... Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... New Associate Director Adding to FG Net 2010 Ties a Record http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=211 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=211 Mon, 7 Feb 2011 11:01:30 MST Temperature & Precipitation —December was unusually warm across the region, and unusually wet in Utah and most of southern Wyoming and western Colorado, as strong westerly and southwesterly flow moderated the temperatures and brought abundant moisture. Eastern Colorado remained on the dry side. Hydrological Conditions — With the abundant December moisture, mountain snowpacks in nearly all basins across the region were above-average at the end of 2010, and the January 1 streamflow forecasts for spring and summer runoff reflect the generally high snowpack levels. ENSO — Borderline strong La Niña conditions have continued into mid-winter, and the current La Niña event is forecasted to persist through Spring 2011, though with weakening expected. Climate Forecasts — Given the La Niña conditions, much of the Intermountain West is forecasted to have an enhanced risk of above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation through Spring 2011. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=210 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=210 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:32:00 MST Feature Article: 2010 Pineapple Express December Review: A look back at temperatures and precipitation for December... Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Peter Sinks Outage UCC Research Follow us on Twitter http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=209 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=209 Tue, 4 Jan 2011 03:43:42 MST Feature Article I: "Keeping Utah's cherries pest-free and warm" The Utah Climate Center Partners with orchardists and pest management specialists to keep Utah's fruit growers booming. Feature Article II: "Forecasting Bad Air" A new look at the season's oldest bugaboo — inversions. November Review: A look back at temperatures and precipitation for November... Back Page: Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Water Rangers update Website update Congratulations, Professor Wang! http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=208 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=208 Mon, 6 Dec 2010 12:37:07 MST Feature Article: A Warm September in Utah In one of the warmest years globally, Utah sees it\'s share of September heat... October Temperature and Precipitation Summary A look back at temperatures and precipitation for October... Back Page Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Water Rangers update A cold night at Peter Sinks Ongoing Research http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=206 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=206 Fri, 5 Nov 2010 01:45:57 MDT Temperature — Nearly all locations across the Intermountain West region had above-average temperatures for September, as there were few storms to bring cold air or much moisture. Precipitation — September was a very dry month for the region, with a large swath across all three states seeing less than 0.25\" of precipitation. ENSO — A strong La Niña event has developed, and is expected to persist at least through spring 2011, influencing the climate outlook for our region throughout this period. Climate Outlooks — For November and subsequent seasons, the CPC seasonal outlooks call for an enhanced probability of warmer-than-average temperatures and an enhanced probability of below-average precipitation for the southern portions of the Intermountain West, consistent with typical La Niña conditions. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=205 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=205 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:29:05 MDT Feature Article: Communicating Climate \"Climate is what you expect; weather is what you get.\" Is that really all there is to understanding climate? September 2010 Precipitation and Temperature Summary Feature: Utah Water Rangers (CoCoRaHS Utah) After two years, the Utah Climate Center\'s experiment in citizen science is thriving. Ongoing at the Utah Climate Center... Unveiling a new website Fruit Growers Network Utah Public Radio Weather Forecast Farewell to Meteorologist Alan Moller http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=204 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=204 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:56:56 MDT This issue looks at some of the precipitation and drought conditions in Utah with an emphasis on the area of Western Wasatch County. Also included is a climate summary of the state for June 2010. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=203 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=203 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:01:13 MDT Temperature — June saw cooler-than-average temperatures in Wyoming and northern Utah, and warmer-than-average conditions to the south, particularly in southeastern Colorado. Precipitation — Most of Wyoming and portions of Utah and northern Colorado experienced above-average precipitation in June, while dry conditions were prevalent in southern Colorado. Hydrological Conditions — Very warm temperatures in late May and early June led to above-average peak daily flows in the first half of June in most basins. Major flooding occurred in central and southeast Wyoming. ENSO — La Niña conditions are currently developing across the equatorial Pacific, and the onset of a La Niña event is likely by the end of August. Climate Forecasts — For August and subsequent seasons, the CPC seasonal outlooks call for an enhanced probability of warmer-than-average temperatures for the western parts of the Intermountain region, and an enhanced probability of below-average precipitation for Utah and above-average precipitation in northeast Colorado. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=176 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=176 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:18:06 MDT The Climate Center produces a monthly newsletter which reviews the current climate conditions for the state of Utah. One side focuses on a particular issue such as drought conditions, snowpack, or others as we see necessary. The other side is fairly standard, giving a general summary of the climate statistics for the previous month. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=161 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=161 Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:59:13 MDT Temperature — In April 2010, temperatures were generally near average across the region, with only scattered areas experiencing anomalies greater than 2°F above or below average. Precipitation — Storm tracks finally shifted to the north in April, bringing above-average precipitation across much of northern Colorado and Utah, along with parts of southern Wyoming, but leaving southeastern Utah unusually dry for the month. Hydrological Conditions — The April moisture in the northern part of the region was "too little, too late", and forecasted streamflows for the spring–summer runoff season are still below average in nearly every basin across the region. ENSO — The current El Niño event is transitioning to ENSO-neutral conditions, with the tropical Pacific shifting from warmer-than-average to average sea surface temperatures. The wet influence of El Niño on the region's weather this spring is tapering off as well. Climate Forecasts — For June and subsequent seasons, the CPC seasonal outlooks call for an enhanced risk of warmer-than-average temperatures for the southern and western parts of the Intermountain region, and an enhanced risk of above-average precipitation for eastern Colorado and eastern Wyoming. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=160 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=160 Thu, 27 May 2010 02:16:01 MDT Some of the coldest temperatures recorded in the lower 48 states have occurred in this small high elevation basin located 20 miles northeast of Logan, UT. Learn more about why it gets so cold in Peter Sinks and some of the recent efforts to monitor the local weather conditions. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=158 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=158 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:43:51 MDT In March, precipitation was below average for Colorado and Utah and above average in Wyoming. As a result, drought expanded in western Colorado and eastern Utah and decreased in southern and northwestern Wyoming. Below average temperatures and a few big snow storms at the end of March/beginning of April in the mountains of central and western Colorado, western Wyoming and extreme southeastern Wyoming kept the drought status away from those areas. Precipitation in March was above average in Wyoming, and below average in Colorado and Utah. As a result, snowpack as a percent of average increased in parts of Wyoming, and decreased throughout most of Colorado and Wyoming. Streamflow projections are below average to much below average for the Intermountain West Region, due to below average precipitation across most of the region in the last few months. However, most reservoirs are near average now, and they should be able to fill this year. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=157 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=157 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:07:28 MDT Below normal temperatures occurred across the Western Region through February. Above average precipitation took place over the Southern Intermountain West. Above average snow packs are now occurring over far Southern Utah and Southern Colorado. El Nino is expected to weaken for the next few months. CPC seasonal outlooks are forecasting warmer-than-average temperatures for the Western Intermountain Region and a slight chance of above-average precipitation for the southern and eastern areas of the region. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=156 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=156 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:44:06 MDT Climate researchers at Utah State University have found that a connection exists between an atmospheric pattern know as the Arctic Oscillation and Utah's bad air days. The phase and strength of the Arctic Oscillation influences the development of high pressure over the Western U.S. and, consequently, the intensity and persistence of inversions which trap urban pollution near the surface. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=155 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=155 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:04:26 MST At Utah State University, climate researchers have been watching precipitation cycles. And they have found a predictable rhythm to wet-dry cycles, a pattern that holds promise for helping manage reservoirs and homeowner water conservation. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=154 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=154 Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:10:07 MST Why was June of 2009 so unusually wet? http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=153 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=153 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:03:51 MDT The July 2009 edition is now available. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=152 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=152 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:08:55 MDT The Climate Center produces a monthly newsletter which reviews the current climate conditions for the state of Utah. One side focuses on a particular issue such as drought conditions, snowpack, or others as we see necessary. The other side is fairly standard, giving a general summary of the climate statistics for the previous month. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=150 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=150 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:40:11 MDT The Climate Center produces a monthly newsletter which reviews the current climate conditions for the state of Utah. One side focuses on a particular issue such as drought conditions, snowpack, or others as we see necessary. The other side is fairly standard, giving a general summary of the climate statistics for the previous month. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=149 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=149 Fri, 15 May 2009 09:35:40 MDT The Climate Center produces a monthly newsletter which reviews the current climate conditions for the state of Utah. One side focuses on a particular issue such as drought conditions, snowpack, or others as we see necessary. The other side is fairly standard, giving a general summary of the climate statistics for the previous month. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=148 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=148 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:42:16 MDT The Climate Center produces a monthly newsletter which reviews the current climate conditions for the state of Utah. One side focuses on a particular issue such as drought conditions, snowpack, or others as we see necessary. The other side is fairly standard, giving a general summary of the climate statistics for the previous month. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=147 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=147 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:10:17 MDT The Climate Center produces a monthly newsletter which reviews the current climate conditions for the state of Utah. One side focuses on a particular issue such as drought conditions, snowpack, or others as we see necessary. The other side is fairly standard, giving a general summary of the climate statistics for the previous month. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=144 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=144 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:03:38 MST The Climate Center produces a monthly newsletter which reviews the current climate conditions for the state of Utah. One side focuses on a particular issue such as drought conditions, snowpack, or others as we see necessary. The other side is fairly standard, giving a general summary of the climate statistics for the previous month. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=143 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=143 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:15:37 MST Each month the Climate Center produces a newsletter which reviews the current climate conditions for the state of Utah. One side focuses on a particular issue such as drought conditions, snowpack, or others as we see necessary. The other side is fairly standard, giving a general summary of the climate statistics for the previous month. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=139 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=139 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:23:55 MST The Climate center is pleased to once again produce a monthly update for the climate of Utah. Each month the Climate Center will produce a newsletter which reviews the current climate conditions for the state of Utah. One side will focus on a particular issue such as drought conditions, snowpack, or others as we see necessary. The other side will remain fairly standard, giving a general summary of the climate statistics for the previous month. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=123 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=123 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:08:01 MST The Utah Climate (2nd Edition) Summaries are available now as a pdf file - see attached. Hard copies are now available. If you would like to purchase a hard copy please contact the Utah Climate Center - see contacts link. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=58 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=58 Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:00:20 MDT The Intermountain West Climate Summary is published monthly by the Western Water Assessment. The September issue is attached. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=57 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=57 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:23:17 MDT NOAA'S National Weather Service Honors Wes Tingey For 100 Years Of Support. Recognizing 102 years of dedication, NOAA's National Weather Service has named Wes Tingey resident of Woodruff, Utah, as a 2008 recipient of the agency's Family Heritage Award for outstanding service in the Cooperative Weather Observer program. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=54 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=54 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:16:03 MDT Essentially, this year was a favorable year for Northern Utah with an average to below average year for Southern Utah. Almost all reservoirs filled in the state, with Bear Lake and a few others under construction not filling. Lake Powell has risen 42 feet since March. This brings the level to 61.4% full, and 69 feet below full pool elevation. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=49 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=49 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 01:43:13 MDT As directed by Governor Jon Huntsman's Blue Ribbon Advisory Council on Climate Change (BRAC), this report summarizes present scientific understanding of climate change and its potential impacts on Utah and the western United States. Prepared by scientists from the University of Utah, Utah State University, Brigham Young University, and the United States Department of Agriculture, the report emphasizes the consensus view of the national and international scientific community, with discussion of confidence and uncertainty as defined by the BRAC. http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=48 http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/news_article.php?id=48 Tue, 5 Feb 2008 01:45:06 MST