Chasing Cirrus

Aw shit...

Were it only true for me :-\

I love this for you, but regret not being able to take you to DC at some point. Officially, at least.

Bronn, pit beast, fatting fatly on the floor

Fat (verb) is a word I frequently use to describe my massive and flatulent pit beast, so this works out extremely well.

You can order a Prop 218 cocktail, but literally everyone in the bar has to approve before you get served.

Expand the court, prosecute the fascists, constitutional amendments for:
• Modern "Freedom From" Rights (women, marriage, trans, voting, economic, etc.)
• De-financialization of elections
• Modern Anti Trust
• Executive Branch Reform
• Climate Action

Morning everyone, here’s my embroidery, The Lady of Spring for you today, changing the season as she passes… This piece was freehand stitched in January 2021 so it’s a throwback, but don’t worry something new is in progress… 😉🧵❄️🌱🌷🌸 #stitchedart #thesewingsongbird

Amazing!!!

I am officially issuing a "cool cloud watch" for NorCal! The offshore low has entrained subtropical moisture; in addition to bizarrely muggy airmass, this will contribute considerable instability & subsequently to widespread convective clouds & some thunderstorms this PM. #CAwx

My feet hurt more from Rayburn/Longworth/Cannon than I remember them hurting from fighting fire. That linoleum is a special kind of unforgiving.

Parasocial online weird = sparkling stupid

Gordon Lightfoot approved this thread.

The one true Three Musketeers film.

promotional poster for 1973’s The Three Musketeers directed by Richard Lester

I remember enjoying Richard Lester’s The Three Musketeers ever so much when I was a kid. Figure it will make for an entertaining way to pass this rainy Saturday afternoon.

At least it was consistent.

That HAS to just be engagement-bait.

Awesome pics! Be advised your alt text may come across a bit more pungent than intended.

Graphic with the CARB logo at top and a photo of a diverse group of adults gathered around a conference table collaborating over papers and laptops. Text reads: “Join CARB’s Environmental Justice Advisory Committee. CARB is seeking 11 individuals to represent California communities heavily impacted by air pollution. Deadline: April 21, 2026, by 5 p.m.” A QR code appears on the right side for more information.

CA leads in climate action, but that leadership must be rooted in equity. 🌍✊

CARB is seeking 11 leaders to join the AB 32 Environmental Justice Advisory Committee. Help ensure all communities are equally represented to support our climate programs.

Apply: bit.ly/4aF12ed

Determining an efficient method for measuring coastal currents Texas A&M researchers are comparing methods to measure ocean surface currents and tidal dynamics using drones.

In a study published in #JAtmosOceanicTechnol, @tamu.bsky.social researchers identified an ideal method for measuring surface currents over large areas that uses drones and wave-based current mapping.

See how this could change how we track near-surface ocean velocity fields: https://bit.ly/4kOUyOr

Same energy

Our ocean faces many crises simultaneously, and the solution to most of them will not be a new technology, but new and more and stronger laws based on data and evidence.

But sure there are some places were new tech can help. I listed some.

Did I miss any?

The long-awaited pattern shift is finally bringing widespread snow to mountains of Western U.S. today, including blizzard/near-blizzard conditions over some key passes (including Donner Summit in CA's Sierra Nevada). Heavy showers & some t-storms closer to coast as well! #CAwx

Harengula clupeola wishes to remain unaffiliated with this shit show.

The Curious Cat Connector Poking your whiskers into every interesting conversation you find. You excel at bridging conversations across the platform, creating a web of interconnected discussions.

I am Cat

annual Presidents’ Day history lesson.

Map from ECMWF ensemble showing cooler than average temperatures across most of the western United States over a 5-day period about a week from now.

The first storm of the much-anticipated pattern shift brought widespread rain to CA, with some modest mountain snowfall in Sierra Nevada and points east. After a couple of quieter days, a sequence of much colder storms will follow (with much larger mountain snowfalls).

American fascists have hidden behind the "states rights" fig leaf for a while, I wonder how it'll go when greenhouse gas emission regulation becomes a state right now that the Feds have abdicated their responsibility.

What the National Center for Atmospheric Research means to the atmospheric sciences Born out of a time of great need for the federal government, NCAR plays a role with few analogues.

Great piece out today in Physics Today on historical origins, contemporary relevance, & fundamental irreplaceability of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which remains at imminent risk of dismantling for partisan political reasons.

Emergency sewer line repairs were needed right in front of American Rivers' headquarters in Washington D.C. Aging infrastructure is a huge problem we need to address to protect clean water, rivers, and people.

🚰 Learn more about our clean water work: www.americanrivers.org/cleanwater/?...

Any chance there might be a recording or summary?