Some features of this site are not compatible with your browser. Install Opera Mini to better experience this site.
For the first time in two years, a large bloom of wildflowers have returned, thanks to a rainy winter in Southern California.
Published Mar 18, 2019
Westerly winds from the Atlantic Ocean carry moisture into the region, but the Atlas Mountains act as a weather barrier between coastal grasslands and wetlands and the Sahara Desert.
Published Mar 17, 2019
The city’s economic engine is also a worrisome source of pollution.
Published Mar 16, 2019
A quick drop in atmospheric pressure produced an intense storm with hurricane-force winds.
Published Mar 15, 2019Image of the Day Atmosphere Severe Storms Snow and Ice Remote Sensing
A satellite sensor is helping scientists understand where smoke is headed and what it means for those breathing it.
Published Mar 14, 2019