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Reflecting on the Unpredictable 2024 Hurricane Season's End

Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ended with unexpected patterns, featuring early activity and strong late storms, but a quiet peak period. Researchers are examining factors like ocean temperatures and climate patterns such as La Niña and the Madden Julian oscillation to understand these anomalies. Climate change likely intensified storms like Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which caused significant damage. Despite fewer storms than predicted, the season was still extremely active, with climate change contributing to the severity of the hurricanes.

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Updated Winter Forecast: Mild South, Cold Northwest, Mixed Snow Predictions

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Weather Channel

The updated winter temperature outlook from The Weather Company and Atmospheric G2 predicts a milder winter for the South and East of the United States, while the Northwest is expected to experience colder-than-average temperatures. The forecast, influenced by La Niña conditions, suggests that the South and East will see above-average temperatures from December through February, with the Northwest and parts of the northern Rockies and Plains trending colder. The potential for cold spells is higher in December, with a lower chance of polar vortex disruptions in January and February.

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