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What is the Winter Solstice and When Does it Occur in 2024?

Ever heard of the winter solstice? It’s a pretty cool astronomical event that marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Think of it as the official start of winter! But what exactly is it, and when does it happen in 2024? Let’s break it down in a friendly way. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the arrival of December often comes with colder weather and the anticipation of the holiday season. ...

Lindsey

December 20, 2024

Rare Tornado Hits Scotts Valley, California, Leaving Five Injured

A small city in Northern California experienced a rare weather phenomenon Saturday when a tornado touched down in Scotts Valley, just six miles north of Santa Cruz. The unexpected storm caused multiple vehicles to flip, injured five people, and led to significant property damage. Shortly before 2 p.m. local time on Saturday, a tornado swept through the city’s busy retail area on Mount Hermon Road. How strong was the tornado in Scotts Valley today? Although California is not typically associated ...

Lindsey

December 15, 2024

Winter Storm Warning in Detroit: What You Need to Know

As of December 4, 2024, Detroit is bracing for a significant winter storm. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area, signaling the arrival of severe winter weather conditions. This means heavy snowfall and strong winds are on the way, which can lead to hazardous travel and potential disruptions to daily life. Weather Forecast and Conditions for Detroit – Update Right now, the skies over Detroit are mostly cloudy. The day started with cloudy and ...

Shaun Bernard

December 4, 2024

Winter Storm Hits Northern Michigan: Snow Accumulations and Travel Warnings

Northern Michigan is experiencing a severe winter storm that began Friday and is expected to continue through Monday, bringing heavy snowfall to the region. The storm, driven by lake-effect snow bands, is already causing significant snowfall across the Upper Peninsula and northern Michigan, with some areas receiving over a foot of snow. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), certain regions in the Upper Peninsula and northern Michigan have already received impressive snow totals: In some areas, snow is falling ...

Lindsey

November 30, 2024

Bomb Cyclone Hits Washington: Power Outage Map Shows Widespread Impact

A fierce winter storm dubbed a “bomb cyclone” has swept through the Pacific Northwest, leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Washington without power. This powerful storm brought damaging wind gusts and heavy rain, causing widespread disruption and challenging conditions for residents and emergency crews alike. ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Brings Strong Winds to Western Washington On Wednesday, a massive winter storm hit western Washington with relentless force. Wind gusts reached up to 55 mph at Sea-Tac Airport and soared ...

Shaun Bernard

November 20, 2024

Detroit May See First Snowflakes This Week, Surpassing 150-Year Record for Latest First Freeze

Get your winter coats ready, Detroiters—snowflakes might make their first appearance this week! But while temperatures are set to dip, the area isn’t expected to hit the freezing mark just yet. Whenever that first freeze does arrive, it will officially become the latest first freeze recorded in 150 years at the metro Detroit official recording site. The current record for the latest first freeze in Detroit stands at November 15, a date reached in both 1915 and 1946, according to ...

Shaun Bernard

November 19, 2024

What Exactly Is a Bomb Cyclone?

You might have heard weather forecasters mention a “bomb cyclone” or say a storm is undergoing “bombogenesis.” These terms might sound alarming, but what do they mean, especially for Detroit? A bomb cyclone is a storm that gets strong, really fast. Think of it like a regular storm that suddenly “explodes” in strength. The process it goes through is called bombogenesis. So, bombogenesis is when a storm rapidly intensifies over a short period. How Does a Bomb Cyclone Form? When ...

Shaun Bernard

November 19, 2024

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