Carbon emissions set a new record in 2023 and are expected to continue to increase by the end of 2024 according to the Global Carbon Budget project.
@NOAA provides observations used in this analysis.
The findings were announced today at #COP29.
More: https://t.co/dRcJoLOmOF
(1 of 5) JUST IN: The planet saw its 2nd-warmest October in 175-year record.
2024 on pace to be the world's warmest year on record.
https://t.co/aI3ye3IhK7
@NOAANCEI#StateOfClimate
Here's a timelapse of lenticular clouds over the Truckee Meadows during sunrise this morning. These clouds are indicative of strong winds aloft. ☁
#nvwx
We barely got to the threshold but yesterday was the first official snowfall of the 2025 water year (2024/2025 winter season) at the lab with 0.2" (0.5 cm)!
Here's a relaxing video of the snow falling to start off your Friday!
#snow#CAwx#CAwater
The watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions Thur night through Sat. Daytime RH as low as 10% and strong offshore winds 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph are expected. Gusts to 65 mph possible in the highest terrain. Stay vigilant!
#CAwx
(1 of 4) JUST IN: International report, issued by the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS), confirms record-high global: Temperature, greenhouse gases, sea level & ocean heat in 2023.
Details: https://t.co/rZjv3yXRUg
#BulletinAMS
We are in April correct? Slushy start this morning along mountain highways. Take it slow and travel safe. Conditions are expected to improve over the weekend. Check https://t.co/X5OiS6OEtB for any updates. @CHP_Truckee@CHPGoldRun@PlacerCA@NevadaCountyCA
Our Earth Week Coverage continues which kicked off with a 30 minute special. It's a round up of climate solutions and the impacts we're seeing in the Bay Area. Check out the show hosted by @NBCVianeyArana and new stories every newscast
https://t.co/OgMkRhva9b via @nbcbayarea
The Bodega Bay buoy is reporting waves up to 28 ft this morning. These are the second highest waves recorded at the buoy since 2008. (31 ft. on Jan. 5th this year).
@patriotsconcern@NOAAClimate Current temps come in from sensors on a network all over the Bay Area. And most people don't realize how much it can vary over a short distance due to elevation, wind, humidity and other factors. Looks correct for that one based on nearby readings...
In the CA hydrology world we close the "water year" on Sept 30th and start the new one for the winter of 2023/24 today October 1st. Graphic shows rainfall received vs normal from Oct 1st 2022-Sept 30th 2023. (subject to final corrections, analysis and bickering among scientists)
Love looking at the Moon? Keep an eye out in October as it passes by Jupiter, Saturn, and the Pleiades—but put your solar-safe eclipse glasses on when it crosses in front of the Sun on Oct. 14.
Here's what else to watch out for: https://t.co/Cp4tkXof4B
A robust El Niño is developing but how does the temperature of the surface of the tropical Pacific, thousands of miles away, change rain, snow, and temperature patterns over North America? Read the latest ENSO blog for more! https://t.co/DWJHHyfRpD