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What's considered an 'early spring'?

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Ask Andrew: What is the definition of an early spring?

Meteorologist Andrew Stutzke explains the criteria, or lack thereof, that the Groundhog uses to determine an early spring.
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Why snow melts even when temperatures are below freezing

Temperature is only one of many factors that determine when snow begins to melt.
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Ask Andrew: How can lakes have no oxygen when water contains H2O?

Lakes will always have varying levels of oxygen, depending on the time of year.
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Why the Milankovitch Cycle doesn't explain Earth's current warming

Scientists believe these cycles are just one of the many contributing factors to climate change, both past and present.
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Ask Andrew: Is the Milankovitch Cycle related to current climate change?

Milankovitch Cycles include the wobble of Earth's axis, which impacts the amount of sunlight and energy being directed at the planet.
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Rare, green comet glances Earth through early February 2023

This comet isn't expected to put on quite the show that Comet NEOWISE did back in 2020. Still, its a good opportunity to look up!
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Ask Andrew: Rare, green comet passes close to Earth in early February

Comet C2022/ E3 will make its closest approach to Earth in nearly 50,000 years for the first couple of days of February.
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What to expect for the rest of winter after an unusually warm start to 2023

So far, January 2023 is the second warmest January on record in the Quad Cities. Here's what that means for the rest of the winter season.
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Ask Andrew: How unusually warm has January of 2023 been so far?

Temperatures have remained well above average for the few weeks of January, making it the second warmest January on record in the Quad Cities.
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Atmospheric river brings drought relief to the western U.S.

A continuous barrage of atmospheric rivers have made landfall in central and northern California, putting a sizeable dent in the ongoing drought.
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Ask Andrew: Will heavy rain out west help with water shortages?

A parade of storm systems has brought widespread, heavy rainfall to drought-stricken California, but will it be enough to end water shortages?

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What's considered an 'early spring'?

Ask Andrew: What is the definition of an early spring?

Why snow melts even when temperatures are below freezing

Ask Andrew: How can lakes have no oxygen when water contains H2O?

Why the Milankovitch Cycle doesn't explain Earth's current warming

Ask Andrew: Is the Milankovitch Cycle related to current climate change?

Rare, green comet glances Earth through early February 2023

Ask Andrew: Rare, green comet passes close to Earth in early February

What to expect for the rest of winter after an unusually warm start to 2023

Ask Andrew: How unusually warm has January of 2023 been so far?

Atmospheric river brings drought relief to the western U.S.

Ask Andrew: Will heavy rain out west help with water shortages?

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