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Historic rainfall inflicts chaotic floods across 4 continents

Climate change is significantly intensifying precipitation events worldwide, leading to severe weather and inequality in impact among regions.

North Carolina inundated by firehose' from tropical storm

The storm in Carolina Beach exemplifies the extreme weather patterns intensified by climate change, resulting in a 1,000-year flood.

Average is awesome': California pleased with result of critical snowpack survey

California's snowpack measurement at roughly 110% of average is considered rare in a changing climate.
The snowpack in California serves as a crucial water supply indicator for the state, impacting reservoirs, rivers, and soil moisture.

Sea levels predicted to rise ONE-FOOT around New York City in 2030s

Sea levels around New York City could rise by one-foot in the 2030s, triggering tropical storms and hotter temperatures.
Annual precipitation in the city is likely to increase by up to 10 percent, leading to rising sea levels and potential flooding.

Unpacking California's Wild Weather Year

California experienced a significant amount of precipitation in 2023, making it the 10th wettest year since record-keeping began.
The extreme weather events in California, including heavy rainfall, snowfall, and a year's worth of rain in 24 hours, may be attributed to climate change.

Historic rainfall inflicts chaotic floods across 4 continents

Climate change is significantly intensifying precipitation events worldwide, leading to severe weather and inequality in impact among regions.

North Carolina inundated by firehose' from tropical storm

The storm in Carolina Beach exemplifies the extreme weather patterns intensified by climate change, resulting in a 1,000-year flood.

Average is awesome': California pleased with result of critical snowpack survey

California's snowpack measurement at roughly 110% of average is considered rare in a changing climate.
The snowpack in California serves as a crucial water supply indicator for the state, impacting reservoirs, rivers, and soil moisture.

Sea levels predicted to rise ONE-FOOT around New York City in 2030s

Sea levels around New York City could rise by one-foot in the 2030s, triggering tropical storms and hotter temperatures.
Annual precipitation in the city is likely to increase by up to 10 percent, leading to rising sea levels and potential flooding.

Unpacking California's Wild Weather Year

California experienced a significant amount of precipitation in 2023, making it the 10th wettest year since record-keeping began.
The extreme weather events in California, including heavy rainfall, snowfall, and a year's worth of rain in 24 hours, may be attributed to climate change.
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Expect A Hotter September Than Usual, Say Meteorologists

September in NYC is predicted to be hotter than usual, with above-average temperatures and increased rainfall.
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Lake Tahoe expected to be full for first time since 2019, thanks to winter storms

Lake Tahoe expected to fill for the first time since 2019

Major Storm Dumps Snow On the Sierra as California Chases an Average Snowpack | KQED

California's snowpack increased by 26% in February, now at 80% of average.
March will be critical to determine if the snowpack finishes above or below average.

Water content of California's snowpack is well below normal, but a new round of storms approaches

The water content of California's mountain snowpack is only 52% of the average to date.
Last winter had above average snowpack and filled reservoirs, but this year's El Niño has delivered below average precipitation.

Lake Tahoe expected to be full for first time since 2019, thanks to winter storms

Lake Tahoe expected to fill for the first time since 2019

Major Storm Dumps Snow On the Sierra as California Chases an Average Snowpack | KQED

California's snowpack increased by 26% in February, now at 80% of average.
March will be critical to determine if the snowpack finishes above or below average.

Water content of California's snowpack is well below normal, but a new round of storms approaches

The water content of California's mountain snowpack is only 52% of the average to date.
Last winter had above average snowpack and filled reservoirs, but this year's El Niño has delivered below average precipitation.
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Walters: California needs reliable water supply, but climate change brings more uncertainty

California facing water supply uncertainty due to low allocations
Reservoir levels being drawn down despite elevated releases downstream

Snow Flurries to Start Tonight

Snow alert issued for NYC on February 16th
1-2 inches of snow expected, possibly up to 4 inches

Bay Area rain chart: Totals from 5 days of atmospheric river storms

The Bay Area experienced heavy rainfall from Jan. 31 to Feb. 5, with some locations receiving over 8 inches of rain.
The strongest wave of precipitation occurred from Saturday night to early Monday, accounting for nearly half of the total rainfall.

A look at atmospheric rivers, the long bands of water vapor that form over oceans and fuel storms

Atmospheric rivers are long bands of water vapor that transport moisture from the tropics to northern latitudes.
They can cause storms that produce flooding and mudslides, but they are also vital to water supplies.

Winter weather advisory issued as snow, sleet and freezing rain expected to hit Chicago on Monday

Weather advisory issued for wintry mix in Chicago area from Monday to Tuesday
Precipitation to start as light snow and sleet, then become freezing drizzle and freezing rain

Rain is falling across California. Multiple rounds are expected by the weekend

Back-to-back storms are forecasted to bring rain to Southern California throughout the weekend, potentially exacerbating traffic issues.
The first wave of showers is expected on Wednesday, with up to half an inch of rain.
The second wave on Friday and Saturday is likely to be heavier, with potential for thunderstorms and minor flooding.
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