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  1. Jan 3

    How is math related to meteorology? Many complex calculations are involved in running weather models and writing forecasts! Read more about how they work at .

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  2. Jan 2

    Make it a resolution this year to help build a Weather-Ready Nation! Find out how to become a at !

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  3. Jan 1

    Your answer! The HRRR has a [A] 3 km resolution!

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  4. Jan 1

    Today may be the first day of your New Year’s Resolution, but what is the resolution (in terms of grid spacing) of the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR) model? A. 3 km B. 1.5 km C. 900 m Answer this afternoon!

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  5. 28 Dec 2018

    A Nor’easter is a storm that takes place on the East Coast of North America. Winds typically come in from the northeast, and they are usually accompanied by heavy rain or snow, gale force winds, and rough seas.

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  6. 27 Dec 2018

    Thundersnow is a phenomenon that’s possible when lightning occurs within snow storms. It’s likely when there’s relatively strong instability and significant moisture above the surface.

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  7. 26 Dec 2018

    A Winter Storm Watch means that snow, sleet, or ice are possible. A Winter Storm Warning means that snow, sleet, or ice are occurring. This is the time to take action and take cover!

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  8. 25 Dec 2018

    Which of the following cities has a 100% historical probability of a white Christmas? A. Kansas City, MO B. Aspen, CO C. Des Moines, IA Answer this afternoon!

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  9. 25 Dec 2018

    Which of the following cities has a 100% historical probability of a white Christmas? A. Kansas City, MO B. Aspen, CO C. Des Moines, IA Answer this afternoon!

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  10. 21 Dec 2018

    Are you interested in weather and measurements? You can be a citizen scientist from your own backyard by reporting precipitation through the CoCoRaHS Community!

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    20 Dec 2018

    A great reminder to follow for weather forecasts as you travel this season. Also, remember to include emergency items when packing and plan for possible delays!

    Heavy snow is possible across the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes regions following Christmas: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/#page=wwx
    Post-Christmas travel may be affected by a winter storm with heavy snow & hazardous road conditions. People with travel plans from the Plains to the Great Lakes after Christmas should monitor the forecast & consider changing travel plans if necessary:
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    20 Dec 2018

    🌬️Even the most common items become dangerous when picked up & carried by the wind! Secure outdoor items such as ⛱️patio furniture, 🥅sports equipment & 🗑️trash cans. 🌳Take care of any dead tree branches near your home BEFORE the wind ramps up

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  13. 20 Dec 2018

    This year contributed to a project producing weather safety videos for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community that include sign language interpretation and captioning!

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  14. 19 Dec 2018

    Extremely cold conditions can be hazardous, even if they don’t bring precipitation. This Weather-Ready Wednesday, check out to learn how to best prepare for cold weather!

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  15. 18 Dec 2018

    Your answer! On December 18, 1957, [A] the St. Louis metropolitan area was hit by five tornadoes!

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  16. 18 Dec 2018

    On this day in 1957, which metropolitan area was hit by five separate tornadoes that caused F2 and F3 level damage? A. St. Louis, MO B. Oklahoma City, OK C. Lubbock, TX Answer this afternoon!

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    17 Dec 2018

    Winter Solstice coming up this Friday, Dec 21st at 5:23 PM EST. Our shortest day of the year will feature 9 hrs, 53 mins & 21 seconds of light (through departing clouds & rain). So what's a solstice? Thanks to for this awesome graphic!

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  18. 14 Dec 2018

    Lake Effect Snow (LES) occurs when cold air moves over the open, relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes. As the air becomes warmer and less dense it rises, and leads to cloudy and snowy conditions!

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  19. 13 Dec 2018

    Snow squalls are a winter weather hazard associated with strong cold fronts that bring sudden white-out conditions and icy roads. Learn more about how to stay safe at .

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  20. 12 Dec 2018

    Tiny droplets in fog can freeze onto tree branches, stairs, sidewalks, roads, and vehicles. This means that black ice can become an issue, so be weather-ready by taking it slow while driving in cold and foggy conditions!

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