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... #weather #wx #tropicalwx #hurricaneseason

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.

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)

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/.

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

A rare, early, stratospheric warming event could shake up the final weeks of 2025 and the start of 2026. https://ow.ly/p4bu50Xu5nc

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

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...

'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...

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

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...

. 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... .

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.

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.

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.

NEW FORECASTWATCH REPORT: We just released the latest edition of our Best Places to Live or Work in Europe if You Need to Know What the Weather Will Be Like Tomorrow 2025 report! We analyzed & ranked 593 locations by the capability to predict high & low temps & precipitation for the next 3 days.

Nonstate actors have adopted the “Cotonou Declaration” at the Climate Chance Africa 2025 summit. The summit featured renewable energy commitments as well as a road map for integrating adaptation as a crucial step in addressing climate change.

When colours dance across the sky 😍 Your shots light up our feed just like the stunning auroras. 💛✨ Keep sharing the magic, Canada! #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #ShareYourWeather Watch more video: www.theweathernetwork.com/en/video

Climate change expands wildfire danger worldwide, study warns phys.org/news/2025-11...

We analyzed 793 locations across the United States and identified the cities with the highest and lowest forecast precipitation accuracy for the next three days. Nine of the top ten best places to live for reliable precipitation forecasts are in California, with accuracies above 96%.

Where are you viewing the aurora from tonight?! Show us your photos and tell us your approximate location! This is a view from one of our employees in central Indiana! #aurora #northernlights

We want to take a moment to honor the veterans who have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation. Just as we strive to predict and navigate the ever-changing patterns of weather, you have faced storms and uncertainties with courage, resilience, and dedication. #VeteransDay

Climate change fueled Hurricane Melissa. Exceptionally warm ocean waters that were 2.5F warmer than average aided in the rapid intensification of Melissa and were made up to 700 times more likely due to human-caused climate change. (1/3)

Weather word of the week: snow flurries. Snow flurries are an intermittent light snowfall of short duration (generally light snow showers) with no measurable accumulation (trace category). - NOAA Many areas are seeing their first snow flurries of the season this week! #weather #wx #snow #winterwx

The Indian monsoon is responsible for providing three quarters of the country’s annual rainfall each year, and is essential for agriculture in the region. However, the monsoon is notoriously hard to predict, and climate change is making it even more difficult. (1/3)

We analyzed 793 locations across the U.S. & identified the cities with the highest & lowest forecast low temperature accuracy for the next 3 days. The best places to live for reliable low temperature forecasts are in Hawaii, Florida, & California with accuracies over 91%. (1/3)

Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions rise again in 2024, up 2.3%. This is our collective progress, 10 years after the Paris Agreement. www.unep.org/resources/em... 1/

Weather word of the week: Hurricane Melissa. Last week, Hurricane Melissa made headlines as it broke or tied multiple records and made landfall in Jamaica. Source: https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-melissa-cuba-bahamas-landfall-wednesday-climate-hnk?post-id=cmhbr5c8f00053b6psgu099vc.

Here are the daily color stripes for 1940-2025, with 2025 now updated through November 1. What will the future bring? The Climate 8-ball sings: "It's not easy being green."

For decades, NOAA’s billion-dollar disaster dataset put a dollar amount on the cost of climate change and severe weather events in the United States. Climate Central, a nonprofit research organization, announced last Monday that it will continue the important work of tracking major disasters. (1/2)

COP30 in Brazil is right around the corner. Learn more about worldwide support for climate action and find a collection of resources to help you prepare for the upcoming conference. Are there other resources which would be helpful?

Your 'moment of doom' for Nov. 4, 2025 ~ Fast times! "Glaciologists recorded a five-mile retreat in just two months on the Hektoria Glacier on the eastern Antarctic Peninsula, a rate nearly 10 times faster than previously measured for a grounded glacier..." abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

A new report out this week finds that millions of people are needlessly dying every year from exposure to extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and the faster spread of diseases, driven by the continuing use of fossil fuels. By @keertigopal.bsky.social for @insideclimatenews.org…

. COP30 in Belém: Putting People at the Heart of Climate Action More and more people are changing their behaviour and take #ClimateAction to address Climate Change. Are you? More: www.iom.int/cop30-belem-put... .

ForecastWatch in the news! Check this out: WANE 15 in Fort Wayne, Indiana used statistics from our U.S. Best Places to Live report to show the value that local meteorologists provide to local forecasts! Here's the full story: www.wane.com/weather/stud... #weather #wx #indiana #inwx

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed tonight! Daylight Saving Time ends November 2, 2025. #DaylightSavingTime #TimeChange

Researchers at The University of Tokyo developed a new statistical method to increase the accuracy of flood risk projects across about 70% of the Earth’s landmass. They noted that extreme rainfall due to climate change is a growing concern because humans often gather around waterways. (1/3)

. An Alaska Solar Farm Produces Food, Too - The New York Times Find out more: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/... #ClimateAction

Before and after satellite imagery reveals the extent of the destruction from Hurricane Melissa in primary locations throughout Jamaica. Watch more video: www.theweathernetwork.com/en/video/

We analyzed 793 locations across the United States & identified the cities with the highest & lowest forecast high temperature accuracy for the next 3 days. The best places to live for reliable high temperature forecasts are in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, & southern Florida with accuracies over 90%.

Prayers to all of those in the path of record-breaking Category 5 Hurricane #Melissa

To understand the climate connection to Hurricane Melissa, check out our real-time attribution page at @climatecentral.org: www.climatecentral.org/tropical-cyc... "Climate change made the ocean temperatures along Melissa's path 500 to 900 times more likely."