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ACORN AVALANCHE: HERE IS WHY ILLINOIS YARDS ARE A NUTTY MESS THIS FALL


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No, you are not losing your mind. There are WAY more acorns in your yard this
Fall, and there is a scientific reason why.


A BIG, NUTTY HEADACHE

Each fall my dad wages war on squirrels and I truly believe he is about one
bucket of acorns away from totally losing it and setting his front yard on fire
this year.



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You see, my dad is OBSESSED with cleaning up the acorns, leaves, and branches
that the squirrels knock out of the tree in my parent's front yard, and this
year he is losing the battle...severely. He spends hours each day cleaning up
the squirrels' mess and then wakes in the morning to discover it's worse than
the day before.

Do the squirrels in my parent's yard specifically hate my Dad, or is there
another reason the acorns are so out of control this year?

Turns out, the massive mess is not really the squirrels' fault, it's Mother
Nature's.


THE REASON THERE ARE SO MANY ACORNS IN ILLINOIS THIS FALL

Remember the mild winter we all enjoyed last year? Experts say that could be the
reason Illinois is dealing with a mass population of acorns this fall.


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Experts call this phenomenon a "mast seeding event" when "some species of trees
and shrubs produce a bumper crop of their fruits or nuts", and apparently, it
happens every couple of years.

Jessica Turner-Skoff, science communication leader at The Morton Arboretum in
Lisle, Illinois recently told the Chicago Sun-Times;

> One possible explanation is “predator sedation". This means oak trees might
> produce an overabundance of acorns so that animals won’t eat them all,
> allowing some of those seeds to grow into its own tree.

So more trees could be a good thing, but more food for animals like squirrels
and mice also means we will likely see more of those babies in the spring.
Great.


READ MORE: 5 NATURAL SIGNS THAT A BAD WINTER IS COMING TO ILLINOIS




28 THINGS YOU MIGHT ACTUALLY NOT HATE ABOUT FALL IN ROCKFORD

Summer lovers, Rockford's hot, sunny weather is gone. Grab your hoodie and see
some reasons I think the fall season in the 815 doesn't suck.

Gallery Credit: Steve Shannon


Edward's Apple Orchard in Poplar Grove

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EDWARD'S APPLE ORCHARD IN POPLAR GROVE

An orchard visit is the way to kick off the fall season.

Fall fun needs to start with a little deliciousness. Cider and donuts

Edward's Orchard-West via Facebook


FALL FUN NEEDS TO START WITH A LITTLE DELICIOUSNESS. CIDER AND DONUTS


Edwards Apple Orchard West

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EDWARDS APPLE ORCHARD WEST

There are two Edwards Orchard locations. Edwards West is in Winnebago.


Off to Meg's Daily Grind

Meg's Daily Grind


OFF TO MEG'S DAILY GRIND

For some lattes of the pumpkin persuasion and hot chocolate under a small
mountain of marshmallows.

I've had some great conversations in front of that fireplace at Meg's

Meg's Daily Grind


I'VE HAD SOME GREAT CONVERSATIONS IN FRONT OF THAT FIREPLACE AT MEG'S


Screw City Beer Fest

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SCREW CITY BEER FEST

This is the best-selling ticket in town every Spetember. This event always sells
out fast.


Horseback riding at Lockwood Park

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HORSEBACK RIDING AT LOCKWOOD PARK


Fall on the Farm

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FALL ON THE FARM

Lockwood Park's 'Locktoberfest' is a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Don't forget to take the hayride

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DC ESTATE WINERY

A perfect fall wine destination just north of Rockford


The. Pumpkin. Patch.

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THE. PUMPKIN. PATCH.

Your trip here doesn't count if you don't get a photo in front of that giant
pumpkin.

Pretty amazing tree. 😉

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PRETTY AMAZING TREE. 😉


You can take a tractor ride into their patch to pick your own pumpkin

The Pumpkin Patch via Facebook


YOU CAN TAKE A TRACTOR RIDE INTO THEIR PATCH TO PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKIN



Or you can choose a pre-picked pumpkin.

The Pumpkin Patch via Facebook


OR YOU CAN CHOOSE A PRE-PICKED PUMPKIN.


After Halloween, bring your pumpkins to the Discovery Center Museum for the
annual Pumpkin Smash event

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AFTER HALLOWEEN, BRING YOUR PUMPKINS TO THE DISCOVERY CENTER MUSEUM FOR THE
ANNUAL PUMPKIN SMASH EVENT


Midway Village Museum

Midway Village Museum


MIDWAY VILLAGE MUSEUM

Time spent anywhere on the grounds of the Midway Village Museum in the fall is
good for your soul. The walk/bike path is a must. 


Rockford Arboretum

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ROCKFORD ARBORETUM

In the fall, tell me Rockford Arboretum doesn't look straight out of a movie.
Hold someone's hand and enjoy your walk.

A fall drive along Route 2 between Rockford and Oregon and be sure to stop on
the hill at Blackhawk Par.

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A FALL DRIVE ALONG ROUTE 2 BETWEEN ROCKFORD AND OREGON AND BE SURE TO STOP ON
THE HILL AT BLACKHAWK PAR.


Sinnissippi Golf Course

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SINNISSIPPI GOLF COURSE

Golfing in the fall at Rockford's Sinnissippi Golf Course, one of the oldest
courses in town, is breathtaking in the fall.


Best fall shopping event!

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BEST FALL SHOPPING EVENT!

If I were to remove the things in our home that my wife and I have purchased at
this market over the years, we'd have some pretty bare rooms

A couple bundles of these...

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A COUPLE BUNDLES OF THESE...


One of these...

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ONE OF THESE...



and a couple bundles of these. Great shopping, plus food and music all day.

Urban Farm Girl via Facebook


AND A COUPLE BUNDLES OF THESE. GREAT SHOPPING, PLUS FOOD AND MUSIC ALL DAY.


Petting reindeer at Summerfield Zoo

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PETTING REINDEER AT SUMMERFIELD ZOO


Bring the kids before they head up to the North Pole.

Summerfield Zoo via Facebook


BRING THE KIDS BEFORE THEY HEAD UP TO THE NORTH POLE.



You can actually pet quite a few things at Summerfield Zoo.

Summerfield Zoo via Facebook


YOU CAN ACTUALLY PET QUITE A FEW THINGS AT SUMMERFIELD ZOO.


The Great River Road

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THE GREAT RIVER ROAD

Stretching 550 miles along the length of Illinois, from Galena to the Cahokia
Mounds. This is the perfect 'see the colors of fall' road trip.

The Great River Road as it rolls through Galena.

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THE GREAT RIVER ROAD AS IT ROLLS THROUGH GALENA.



Great River Road in Illinois between Galena and Cairo

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum


GREAT RIVER ROAD IN ILLINOIS BETWEEN GALENA AND CAIRO

Sometimes the best way to experience the colors of fall is to drive out of town.




KEEP READING: GET ANSWERS TO 51 OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED WEATHER
QUESTIONS...

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Mother Nature can also be dangerous. This summer, wildfires burned through
Spain, floods devastated parts of the Midwest, and a huge hail storm blew
through Mexico. As global warming continues, these kinds of events are likely to
become more common, although they may not become more predictable.


Modern ability to forecast the weather came about during the Cold War. Rockets
and satellites sent back pictures of the planet from space. These images
revealed that the Earth had “bands and whirls and vortices that stretched
thousands of miles,” wrote Hannah Fry in a 2019 New Yorker article. While
meteorologists can provide a basic weather snapshot—whether to carry an umbrella
or ditch the raincoat for short sleeves—extreme-weather events like heat waves,
droughts, tornadoes, and hurricanes are harder to forecast. “Our long-range
predictions rely on an assumption that the future will be similar to the past,”
wrote Fry. “Lose that, and we lose the tools that have allowed us to prepare for
such eventualities.”


As the Earth continues to get hotter, climate change is likely to bring more
hard-to-predict occurrences. But as historically unusual weather happens more
often, people are getting used to it. Direct evidence of climate change—extreme
heat, for example—is seen as normal. That may make it hard for people to grasp
how much climate change is affecting the planet, according to a study published
in the scientific journal PNAS.


To find out more about how weather works, Stacker consulted Weather.com, NASA,
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and news sites to
answer 51 common weather questions. Click through to find out what a haboob is
or why lightning strikes.


By: Keri Wiginton
From: Why does lightning strike? And answers to 50 other weather questions

Why does lightning strike?

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WHY DOES LIGHTNING STRIKE?

A lightning bolt is a discharge of electricity in the atmosphere. The strike
equalizes the positive and negative charges in the air. It usually happens
within clouds, but it can occur between the clouds and the ground.


Why does thunder come after lightning?

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WHY DOES THUNDER COME AFTER LIGHTNING?

The energy from lightning can heat the air to around 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit,
according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This rapid
warming causes the air to expand quickly. The result is a sound wave of thunder.



What is a bomb cyclone?

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WHAT IS A BOMB CYCLONE?

In March 2019, a winter storm in the central U.S. went through bombogenesis,
which means the storm’s barometric pressure dropped quickly. This transformed
the storm into a powerful bomb cyclone with winds as strong as a Category 2
hurricane. The storm caused blizzards and flooding from Colorado to the Midwest.


What is a haboob?

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WHAT IS A HABOOB?

Huge walls of dust are sometimes called a haboob which means “blown” in Arabic.
They form when high winds push out of falling thunderstorms. A haboob can reach
1,500 to 3,000 feet tall and 100 miles wide.


Why does humidity make people sweat more?

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WHY DOES HUMIDITY MAKE PEOPLE SWEAT MORE?

The body cools itself by sweating. If the air is dry, water evaporates off the
skin pretty quickly. But if it’s humid, meaning there’s already moisture in the
atmosphere, it takes longer for sweat to leave the skin. When the humidity gets
high, the body may not be able to cool off at all. As climate change continues
to heat the planet, humidity in hot cities may lead to more heat-related deaths.



Can weather changes really cause a headache?

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CAN WEATHER CHANGES REALLY CAUSE A HEADACHE?

There is some evidence that changes in temperature or barometric pressure can
trigger a migraine, though researchers are still trying to figure out why people
are affected differently. Bright sunlight, strong winds, storms, and dry or
humid air may also lead to headaches in some people, according to the Mayo
Clinic.


Why is cold weather dangerous?

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WHY IS COLD WEATHER DANGEROUS?

Skin and the tissue under it can freeze, otherwise known as frostbite. When the
body gets cold, it sends blood to organs to keep them warm, leaving earlobes,
noses, cheeks, fingers, and other extremities vulnerable. If someone is cold for
a long time and their body temperature falls below 96 degrees Fahrenheit,
hypothermia can set it and lead to heart failure or death. Infants and the
elderly are at the most risk.


What does wind chill mean?

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WHAT DOES WIND CHILL MEAN?

Wind chill doesn’t refer to how cold it actually is. It’s a measure of how
likely it is that an exposed part of the body will get frostbite. A Vox article
explained it like this: If it’s 38 degrees Fahrenheit and the wind chill is 32
degrees Fahrenheit, that doesn’t mean it feels like it’s freezing. It just means
the wind would cause an uncovered face to get frostbite quicker.



What’s the difference between climate change and global warming?

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLIMATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL WARMING?

When people talk about global warming, they’re referring to the rising
temperature of the Earth. Climate change includes all the environmental effects
of global warming: stronger storms, drought, forest fires, melting ice, and
rising tides, for example.


What is the difference between climate and weather?

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLIMATE AND WEATHER?

Weather is the daily or weekly changes that happen in the atmosphere. Climate
refers to what the weather is like over a long period of time, sometimes over a
few decades. Climate is what you think will happen in the atmosphere, whereas
weather is what actually happens, explains the National Centers for
Environmental Information.


Why are thunderstorms worse in spring?

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WHY ARE THUNDERSTORMS WORSE IN SPRING?

When a cool, dry atmosphere mixes with warm, moist air, thunderstorms pop up.
This is more likely to happen in the spring and summer as temperatures rise.



Why is flooding worse in spring?

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WHY IS FLOODING WORSE IN SPRING?

When it warms up, snow melts and flows downstream. When this mixes with heavy
rain, rivers can overflow and cause flooding. The Mississippi River overflowed
in the spring of 2019, causing flood deaths in the Midwest.


Why does global warming make blizzards stronger?

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WHY DOES GLOBAL WARMING MAKE BLIZZARDS STRONGER?

As the Earth and oceans get warmer, the atmosphere holds more moisture. This
comes down as precipitation. So when it gets cold enough to snow, there will be
more of it.


Can the weather make arthritis worse?

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CAN THE WEATHER MAKE ARTHRITIS WORSE?

The short answer is: maybe. Some people say they know it’s about to rain because
their joints start to hurt. However, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to
back up this claim. There is no relationship between rainfall and outpatient
trips to the hospital for joint and back pain, according to a study in the
journal BMJ released in 2017.



What are heat islands?

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WHAT ARE HEAT ISLANDS?

Places that have many exposed surface areas, like buildings and pavement in
cities, can be hotter than nearby rural areas. This is known as the “heat
island” effect. These surfaces can get 50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than
the air. Furthermore, heat islands can increase energy use, putting more
greenhouse gases into the air and worsening global warming.


What is a firenado?

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WHAT IS A FIRENADO?

In 2018, a spinning tower of fire crossed a river, worsening the Carr fire in
Northern California. This “tornado-strength fire-generated vortex,”—also called
a firenado, fire whirl, fire devil, or a fire twister—was a combination of hot
weather, unstable winds, and a cloud topped with ice, according to a study
published in Geophysical Research Letters.


What is acid rain?

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WHAT IS ACID RAIN?

Precipitation that contains acidic components, like sulfuric or nitric acid, is
called acid rain. Snow, fog, hail, and dust can also be acidic. While acid rain
can form around volcanoes, it’s usually caused by human consumption of fossil
fuels. Acid rain can damage forests and other plants. When acid rain pollutes
water sources like lakes and streams, it can be deadly to aquatic animals.



Can lightning strike the same place twice?

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CAN LIGHTNING STRIKE THE SAME PLACE TWICE?

Not only can lightning hit the same spot more than once, but it can also do so
in a short amount of time. While the chances a person will get struck by a bolt
is about 1,000,000 to one, a park ranger named Roy Sullivan reported getting
zapped seven times.


Where is “tornado alley” shifting?

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WHERE IS “TORNADO ALLEY” SHIFTING?

Tornadoes still mostly hit states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. However,
since 1979, the number of tornadoes in the Great Plains has decreased. At the
same time, states east of the Mississippi River, except Florida, have seen an
uptick in tornado activity. If this trend continues, highly populated areas like
Chicago may see more deaths and damage. Scientists aren’t sure how or if climate
change is affecting the shift.


What areas are prone to flash flooding?

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WHAT AREAS ARE PRONE TO FLASH FLOODING?

Flash flooding can occur if a dam or levee breaks. It can also happen within
minutes or hours after heavy rainfall, especially if the storm is moving slowly.
It’s more likely to affect areas where a lot of people live and work. That’s
because the ground, which usually absorbs water, is covered with buildings,
driveways, or roads.



What causes smog?

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WHAT CAUSES SMOG?

The term smog originally came about in the early 1900s. Today, the term refers
to any ozone pollution that makes the air hard to see through. Photochemical
smog is mostly what is seen today. It happens when sunlight mixes with chemicals
released from things like factories, car exhaust, gasoline, or cleaning
products, according to National Geographic. Smog can make it hard for people or
animals to breathe, and it can be deadly to plants. Climate change is already
making smog and air pollution worsen in cities, which is bad for human health,
according to the American Lung Association.


What is a nor’easter?

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WHAT IS A NOR’EASTER?

Some East Coast storms are called nor’easters because winds from the northeast
create them, explains the National Weather Service. The strongest storms usually
occur from September to April, but they can happen anytime. Earlier in 2019, a
May storm dropped rain from New Jersey to North Carolina.


What is a gustnado?

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WHAT IS A GUSTNADO?

These aren’t tornadoes because they are disconnected from a cloud formation.
They are “a small and typically weak area of spin on the leading edge of a
thunderstorm outflow,” according to Weather.com.



Why are hurricanes getting stronger?

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WHY ARE HURRICANES GETTING STRONGER?

The number of tropical storms that have turned into hurricanes has tripled over
the past 30 years, reported the Guardian. Experts believe the warming atmosphere
is heating the oceans, which makes the storms more intense. The added moisture
in the air also means the storms will dump more rain that causes flooding.


Why do pipes break when it gets cold?

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WHY DO PIPES BREAK WHEN IT GETS COLD?

When it gets chilly, water in pipes starts to expand as temperatures approach
freezing. When the pressure exceeds what the pipes can handle, they break. It
might be possible to prevent this by wrapping pipes or letting warm air from
nearby areas to circulate them.


What is a typhoon?

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WHAT IS A TYPHOON?

A tropical cyclone that forms in the Pacific Ocean is called a typhoon. The same
kind of storm in the Atlantic Ocean is called a hurricane. Typhoons only have
two classifications, whereas hurricanes have five.



What is the most dangerous kind of tornado?

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WHAT IS THE MOST DANGEROUS KIND OF TORNADO?

Tornadoes are classified as weak, strong, and violent. An EF4 and EF5, the most
intense tornadoes, can produce wind speeds of 166 mph or more, according to the
National Weather Service. Though violent storms only make up 2% of all twisters,
they are responsible for about 70% of tornado deaths, according to National
Geographic. Earlier in 2019, a violent tornado killed at least three people in
Missouri.


What is blood rain?

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WHAT IS BLOOD RAIN?

Wind can pick up desert sand and mix it with clouds, creating rain that looks
red when it falls, explains the BBC. Blood rain can coat anything outside in a
layer of red or brown dust when it dries, as long as it doesn’t rain for very
long.


How does weather affect asthma?

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HOW DOES WEATHER AFFECT ASTHMA?

High heat, humidity, cold, rain, thunderstorms, or any sudden weather changes
can make asthma worse, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of
America. Because extreme events are more problematic than milder weather,
climate change is likely to worsen asthma symptoms.



Is there still a hole in the ozone layer?

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IS THERE STILL A HOLE IN THE OZONE LAYER?

There is still a hole in the ozone layer, but it's shrinking, according to NASA.
There has been a 20% decrease in the hole thanks to a ban on chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs). "We see very clearly that chlorine from CFCs is going down in the ozone
hole, and that less ozone depletion is occurring because of it," said Susan
Strahan, an atmospheric scientist from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.


What is a derecho?

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WHAT IS A DERECHO?

This is a wide, fast-moving thunderstorm storm with strong winds of 90 mph or
higher. A derecho blew through Wisconsin in the summer of 2019, causing damage
similar to a hurricane, according to the Washington Post.


How can it rain when it’s sunny?

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HOW CAN IT RAIN WHEN IT’S SUNNY?

A sun shower can happen if the atmosphere is unstable. Temperature changes can
push air up and down, which can create the right circumstances for rain. The sky
may look empty because “the air in the sinking columns suppresses clouds,
creating areas of clear skies between the showers,” explained The New York
Times.



What are atmospheric rivers?

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WHAT ARE ATMOSPHERIC RIVERS?

Winds in the lower atmosphere can transport evaporated ocean water around the
world, dumping snow and rain along the way. One of these fast-moving streams can
carry about 25 times the volume of water that's in the Mississippi, reported
National Geographic. "In a way, they're actually the biggest rivers on earth,"
Marty Ralph, a researcher at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La
Jolla, Calif., told National Geographic. "They're just in the air instead of on
the ground." In spring of 2019, atmospheric rivers caused rain and flooding in
Northern California.


Why do earthworms show up after it rains?

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WHY DO EARTHWORMS SHOW UP AFTER IT RAINS?

After rainfall, it’s common to see worms wriggling around on the pavement.
Scientists used to think it was so these crawlers wouldn’t drown. But worms can
breathe through their skin, so they need moisture. Experts believe it could be
that the wet conditions help worms migrate faster, or that the rain causes
vibrations that sound like a predator, says Scientific American.


What’s the difference between a snow squall and a blizzard?

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SNOW SQUALL AND A BLIZZARD?

A snow squall lasts for about 30 to 60 minutes, dumping snow in a short amount
of time. These storms are dangerous because they can reduce visibility quickly,
which makes driving hazardous. Blizzards can also make transportation risky
because they produce winds of 35 mph or more, which can blow snow on the roads.



What is a moonbow?

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WHAT IS A MOONBOW?

Light from the moon can create a rainbow at night if there is enough moisture in
the air. Moonbows are seen more often in the tropics, like Hawaii, than at
higher altitudes, wrote WGN meteorologist Tom Skilling. If the water droplets
are small—like in a mist—it will create a white or gray rainbow called a fogbow,
explains Weather.com.


How can wildfires affect the weather?

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HOW CAN WILDFIRES AFFECT THE WEATHER?

If a wildfire is strong enough, it can create a thunderstorm. This is known as a
pyrocumulonimbus cloud, or pyroCb, according to YaleEnvironment360. PyroCbs are
happening more often and in new places. This is likely because the globe is
getting hotter and creating stronger wildfires. This puts “more vigorous plumes
of smoke, black carbon, and water vapor” into the air, said Mike Flannigan,
director of the Canadian Partnership for Wildland Fire Science at the University
of Alberta, who spoke with YaleEnvironment360.


What is a roll cloud?

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WHAT IS A ROLL CLOUD?

These are rare cloud formations shaped like long, horizontal tubes. They are
found near a moving cold front when warm, moist air rises and cools, according
to NASA. They can look strange because they are entirely separate from the
thunderstorm.



What is an anticyclone?

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WHAT IS AN ANTICYCLONE?

High-pressure systems are called anticyclones. They bring sunny skies with few
clouds because they produce light wind that blows clockwise.


What causes sea smoke?

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WHAT CAUSES SEA SMOKE?

Steam can hover over water when cold air comes into contact with warm water.
This kind of fog is more likely to happen in winter. While it’s not dangerous to
breathe, sea smoke can make it hard for ship captains to see and navigate
through the water.


What is a shelf cloud?

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WHAT IS A SHELF CLOUD?

Also called an arc cloud, these clouds sit in thunderstorms, and mark the
boundary between warm air moving up and cold air moving down. Unlike roll
clouds, they aren’t detached from their storm system.



What is a flash freeze?

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WHAT IS A FLASH FREEZE?

If it’s raining or snowing and the temperature falls quickly, the wet ground can
freeze. This isn’t the same as freezing rain, which occurs when rain falls and
freezes on a surface that is 32 degrees or below.


What is a whiteout?

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WHAT IS A WHITEOUT?

Sometimes it’s impossible to see through a snowstorm. If the ground is already
covered in snow, fresh snowfall under gray clouds can make the landscape blur
together. Travel can become dangerous or impossible when this happens.


What’s the difference between drifting and blowing snow?

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW?

When the wind picks up snow from the ground, it’s called drifting snow as long
as it’s below 8 feet. Once it gets above that height, meteorologists refer to it
as blowing snow, according to the Weather Channel. Snow can drift or blow during
a storm or after the snow has stopped falling.



Why does snow make it quiet?

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WHY DOES SNOW MAKE IT QUIET?

When snow accumulates, it holds onto sound waves. “Snow is going to be porous,
and typically porous materials such as fibers and foams...absorb sound pretty
well,” David Herrin, a professor at the University of Kentucky’s College of
Engineering, told AccuWeather.


How can it thunder and lightning during a snowstorm?

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HOW CAN IT THUNDER AND LIGHTNING DURING A SNOWSTORM?

When warm air from the ground rises into an atmosphere that is below freezing,
it can cause electrical charges to separate. Lightning can strike during a
snowstorm when the charge needs to be equalized, just like in a summer
thunderstorm. These conditions don’t happen often in winter, which makes
thundersnow rare. And since snow dampens sound, thunder may be hard to hear even
when it happens.


What is a frost quake?

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WHAT IS A FROST QUAKE?

In early winter of 2019, people in the Midwest reported “loud booms and banging
noises” when temperatures fell below zero, reported ABC News. What they heard
was a “frost quake,” which is technically called a cryoseism. It can happen when
the ground gets full of water or ice. This can freeze the soil and rock around
it, which makes a loud noise if it cracks.



What is a snow drought?

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WHAT IS A SNOW DROUGHT?

When mountain snow melts in the spring and summer, water from the snowpack flows
down into streams and reservoirs below. If it snows less than usual, or warm
temperatures melt snow before it can build up, it means less water is available
during the hot months. This can be detrimental to anything that depends on that
water supply: farmers, fisheries, and outdoor tourism like skiing or river
rafting. In 2019, snow drought affected areas in South Central Alaska, according
to the NIDIS.


What is the polar vortex?

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WHAT IS THE POLAR VORTEX?

In January 2019, parts of the Midwest experienced a cold snap that plunged
temperatures well below -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The “polar vortex,” a mass of
frigid air that is usually over the Arctic, was to blame. It gets the name
vortex because it turns counterclockwise, like a hurricane. When this
low-pressure air system is weakened, which can happen when temperatures are
warm, the polar vortex can push cold air south. This is likely to happen more
often with climate change.

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