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Today, December 1st, marks the beginning of meteorological #winter, which includes December, January, and February.

It looks like meteorological winter is going to be off to an active start this year!

Does it seem like you’re seeing less snow in recent years? Well, you may be right!

A new analysis by The Washington Post found that around 70% of states in the contiguous U.S. have seen declining snowfall over the last five years.

Learn more in our newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/how-snowfa...

Three of the major weather forecast providers in the United States have shared early predictions for the coming weekend's snow storm (November 28-30).

Which provider forecast do you think will be more correct? Which provider forecast do you hope will be correct for your area? Let us know!

#snow

Wishing you a day filled with warmth, gratitude, and calm skies. Happy #Thanksgiving from all of us at ForecastWatch!

Back in April, we shared 2025 Atlantic hurricane season predictions from several forecast providers, with most predicting an above average season.

Find out which provider was most accurate in our blog: forecastwatch.com/2025/11/26...

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Learn more and download our detailed report here: https://forecastwatch.com/best-places-reports/.

#weather #wx #Europe #EuropeWx #Spain #UK #Portugal #Greece

We analyzed 593 locations across Europe to identify the locations with the highest overall average accuracy of forecast & persistence high & low temperatures & precipitation.

The most accurate combination of forecasts & persistence was found in Spain, the UK, Portugal, & Greece.

When that happens, it can lead to a displacement or splitting of the polar vortex, sending the colder air further south into the mid-latitudes instead of the cold air being locked around the polar region.

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These waves can weaken the stratospheric polar vortex, causing a reversal from westerly to easterly. This leads to cold air descending and warming rapidly. (2/3)

Weather word of the week: sudden stratospheric warming event (SSWE).

You may have heard in the news that a SSWE may soon occur. SSWE is a significant disruption of the stratospheric polar vortex that begins with large-scale atmospheric waves getting pushed higher into the atmosphere. (1/3)

Learn more in our ClimateWatch newsletter: https://www.climatewatch.com/p/climate-change-is-affecting-professional-sports.

#weather #climate #football #NFL #soccer #golf

Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are threatening professional sports around the world. Thousands of games/matches have been cancelled or delayed due to weather impacts, and many professional sports venues are at risk. (1/2)

Exciting news! Just like our United States Best Places to Live report, we created an interactive StoryMap to complement our Europe Best Places to Live report!

Investigate your favorite locations now to see where they rank: https://forecastwatch.com/best-places-reports/best-places-europe-storymap/.

Learn more in our blog: https://forecastwatch.com/2025/11/19/multi-hazard-early-warning-systems-status-report/.

#weather #wx #weatherrisk #severewx

The @wmo-global.bsky.social recently released their Global Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems: 2025 report. The report talks about the current status of multi-hazard early warning systems & the initiative of achieving universal coverage of early warnings of weather hazards within 5 years.

As we close in on the end of 2025 and begin to set goals and make business decisions for 2026, now is the time to reevaluate your weather risk needs. If you depend on accurate weather forecasts, reach out to us today!

#weather #wx #weatherrisk

Canada, welcome back the polar vortex! - The Weather Network An extreme warming event high in the atmosphere is threatening to disrupt the polar vortex. We break down what that could mean for Canadians

A rare, early, stratospheric warming event could shake up the final weeks of 2025 and the start of 2026.

https://ow.ly/p4bu50Xu5nc

3 massive changes you'll see as the climate careens toward tipping points Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun.

Your 'bonus moment of doom' for today:

"When the planet heats up beyond 1.5 degrees, the impacts don't get just slightly worse. Scientists warn that massive, self-reinforcing changes could be set off, having devastating impacts around the world."

www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...

Moral duty ‘to act now’ on climate change for future generations, President Connolly says Figures of possible fines of between €8bn and €26bn for breaching emissions targets ‘incredible’, President says

Moral duty ‘to act now’ on climate change for future generations, President Connolly says

Iceland deems possible Atlantic current collapse a security risk Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat, enabling its government to strategize for worst-case scenarios, the country's climate minister told Reuters.

Iceland Climate Minister Johannsson: "It is a direct threat to our national resilience and security. (This) is the first time a specific climate-related phenomenon has been formally brought before the National Security Council as a potential existential threat."
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

A study revealed that permafrost thaw releases pollutants in the Canadian Arctic and there is concern - Noticias Ambientales The accelerated thawing of permafrost and the increase in precipitation are facilitating the spread of industrial and military pollutants in the Canadian

'Experts warn that climate change is creating new underground routes for toxic substances that were previously immobilized in the frozen ground. Now, these pollutants can reach lakes and rivers, increasing risks to ecosystems and freshwater sources.'

noticiasambientales.com/science/a-st...

Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out

The climate crisis is a crisis mostly of the fossil fuel industry's own making – and one they do not want to fix nor be held accountable for

The presence and involvement of oil, gas and coal lobbyists at the #COP30 UN climate summit is like tobacco lobbyists at a lung cancer summit: unacceptable

Three curves (carbon dioxide, temperature and sea level) showing historical climate changes covering the last 2000 years.

Climate variations over the last 2000 years provide valuable context and help answer questions about how unusual the recent changes are.

Now with added global sea level rise: climatelabbook.substack.com/p/climate-ch...

Graphics: ed-hawkins.github.io/climate-visu...

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Pope Leo urges stronger action as UN climate summit enters final week | Reuters

We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change!

Find out more: www.reuters.com/sustainabil...
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What to pack in a winter emergency kit - The Weather Network Having an emergency kit is important any time of the year, but always make sure to include this one extra item for the winter months.

Having an emergency kit is important any time of the year, but always make sure to include this one extra item for the winter months.

https://ow.ly/Cu9z50XtHZ0

Weather word of the week: polar vortex.

The polar vortex is a low pressure area—a wide expanse of swirling cold air—that is parked in polar regions. During winter, the polar vortex at the North Pole expands, sending cold air southward. This often results in outbreaks of cold temp in the U.S.

Learn more in our ClimateWatch newsletter: https://www.climatewatch.com/p/rising-temperatures-kill-one-person-per-minute.

#climate #climatechange #globalwarming

A new report found that rising global heat is now killing one person per minute around the world. Fossil fuel usage has caused toxic air pollution, wildfires, & the spread of diseases. Heat-related deaths have surged by 23% since the 1990s to an average of 546,000 per year between 2012 and 2021.

World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating

With current pledges, the world's on track for 2.6°C of warming in 2100 compared to preindustrial levels.

10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C

20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C

So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.

Download our full report, check out our interactive maps, and view our raw data in our blog: https://forecastwatch.com/2025/11/13/new-report-best-places-to-live-in-europe-2025-edition/.

#weather #wx #Europe #EuropeWx
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