WAND8h
Wildlife Prairie Park’s ‘Gertie the Groundhog’ ranks 5th nationally for prediction accuracy
Wildlife Prairie Park’s ‘Gertie the Groundhog’ was ranked fifth, predicting 65% correct since 2005. The theory goes like this: If a groundhog sees its shadow, it means we “should” have six more weeks ...
Maui Now11h
Schatz presses Commerce Secretary nominee on census, NOAA protection, AI safety
Schatz brought up President Trump’s repeal of President Biden’s AI executive order, including potential impacts to the AI Safety Institute, asking, “What do we do in place of this and how quickly can ...
N.Y. weather: Latest February outlook reveals shift in winter temperatures
A monthly outlook from the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center reveals that New York is forecast with a ...
Report questions Punxsutawney Phil's accuracy in predicting early spring
Among his fellow weather forecasting groundhogs, Phil came in at 17th out of 19 — with an accuracy rate of just 35%, NOAA ...
The most accurate groundhog is from New York City
It’s that time of year again when groundhogs poke their heads out to give us a spring forecast but are any of them accurate? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, New ...
Island Free Press13h
New right whale voluntary slow zone in place off northern Outer Banks
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com NOAA Fisheries recently announced that a voluntary slow zone has been implemented off the northern Outer Banks after endangered North Atlantic right whales were spotted ...
Storms to hit Northern California ahead of predicted statewide dry spell
After an exceptionally dry January, February will feature significantly more rain chances for much of California, at least for the first part of the month. Northern California, including the Bay Area, ...
New Orleans holds a big lead over Philly in snow totals this winter. Will that change?
While Phil may see his shadow Sunday, forecasters haven't seen theirs. On average, February is Philly's snowiest month.
Olean Times Herald19h
State & Union: So just how accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?
When it comes to Groundhog Day, which is Sunday, many believe there is only one authoritative voice in rodent prognostication. And that voice is Punxsutawney Phil, who makes his home ...
Alaska Public Media20h
New guide for kelp farmers chronicles more than 100 kinds of seaweed found in Alaska
The guide aims to advance the state’s budding mariculture industry at a time when global demand for kelp products is on the rise.
Pressenza21h
Killing The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef has been seriously damaged by too much ocean heat. According to the University of Sydney: The damage is at catastrophic levels.
Cadillac Evening News23h
Weather outlook points toward gradual warmup, more precipitation
Marley Hutchinson kicks up a pile of snow while slipping around on the ground. According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s seasonal precipitation outlook for February through April, more snow or ...