Early November Snow in 2013

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Cheryl Hanson

November Snow is not that unusual for parts of the midwest, and is expected anytime we get closer to Halloween.  The most interesting winters involve a snow event in November, as it makes for difficult and early winter starts in the Midwest.  Colder than usual temperatures in the early parts of winter, create a longer span to the next growing season in the midwest, and also, ready the soil for freezing and better acceptance of more accumulated snow depths.  In 2013, we have had a slow to start spring in the midwest of the United States.  This created a wet pattern, that continued all the way to the end of July of 2013.  With increase of heat and higher temperatures, we saw a small drought occur in August and September of 2013, with a quick rebound to precipitation in October of 2013.

November Snow is Predicted for Early

November 2010 Snowfall With Over a Foot of Wet Snow

November 2010 Snowfall With Over a Foot of Wet Snow

Although the first snow seen in the midwest is often flurry activity, this winter is proving to be more anxious to show itself, and the first event in the middle parts of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin should increase chances around November 6th or later.  The ever constant in this pattern, is the lower bump to the jetstream, which seems to be dipping into parts of Middle America.  November snow is increasingly seen as a norm of precipitation all the way into the middle parts of the country, as this colder than normal variance, is the pattern.

November Snow Will Start as Rain

Often daytime temperatures will improve to close to 50 degrees around November, with a sunny sky.  The only heating event that is possible during November is a sunny day, and frequently November is mostly cloudy.   November Snow will begin in the midwest as rainfall, when they begin during the daylight hours, as even a glimmer of daylight can create a higher temperature than during the nighttime.  With the increase of colder temperatures, the swing of the jetstream to this very curvy pattern, the chances of a November Snow of more than 5 inches is very possible.  And, when the jetstream evens its way out, to a more stream like pattern, and less of a wind event, we will see the increase of new higher temperatures and daytime heating to occur.  When sun is expected, less available moisture and chance of cold will create a break in the possibly of November Snow.

November Snow will Extend the 2014 Winter Season

Why does the november snow event often show a longer chance for a more wintery precipitation period?  Often when we see an increase of snow early in the winter season, it means there is a greater chance for more snow, better chances for precipitation to build up as snowfall, and temperatures stay cooler.  A colder and snowy period is in store for the midwest this season, making for colder soil temperatures, a chance for lakes and water bodies to freeze quickly, and for lots of trees to be vulnerable due to quick storms.  With wet heavy snow, power outages could be a possibility, and the trees in the midwest are just really getting used to dropping their leaves as of November 1st, 2013.  Not many trees have dropped, even with gusty winds and frequent rain events.  Over half of the trees have yet to drop their leaves, making november snow even more hazardous than a december snow event.

 

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Fall of 2013 Proving to Be Warmer Now Colder Than Average

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Cheryl Hanson

Fall of 2013 has been a lovely September and Warm experience for the Midwest and Parts of the East Coast.  The expected shorter days actually made for crisp cool nights, with higher than usual temperatures during the daytime.  Sunny days led to longer growth patterns, and our garden community ended up extending our cold weather harvest until November 2nd.  Waiting it out, we had a long growth period in 2013, of over 180 days this summer.  Usually, the midwest experiences less than 160 days in a growth cycle, or 160 consecutive days above a freeze in the spring to a freeze in the fall.  This is the time when you can grow vegetables or plant flowers that cannot harden during the winter.  Fall of 2013 has been a very strange fall for the midwest, and will be a strong predictor of a winter to be reckoned with.

Fall of 2013 Warm in September

During the end of August and the beginning of September, the month was unusually warm, with highs near 90 during the end of August.  Even into September, the heat did not seem to dissipate, really sticking around, even when the days began to get shorter.  During the beginning of September, trees stayed green, and even leaves that usually tried to turn, did not during this period.  The maple trees, usually the first to turn, did not turn until the end of September, a full 3 weeks later than usual.

With this turn of warmer weather, the precipitation stayed to a minimum, and the drought did return to parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.  A very strange pattern of 15 to 20 days stuck, with warm weather, and dry days staying the constant.  Not until the end of the month of September, did the Fall of 2013, turn to fall like temperatures at night.

Fall of 2013 Warm in the Evenings

With the change of the sun, less light each day is the constant we all can count on.  Why is it then, that we in the midwest had to wait until the middle of October to see a cool night near 40 degrees?  And, with the change of the sun angle, this often creates more precipitation, which has not occurred too much during the fall of 2013.  Our annual rainfall in Minnesota is down from usual amounts, but it is better than it was in the spring of 2013.  Drought has been coming and going during this growing season, making the vegetable garden a difficult thing to produce.

Fall of 2013 Ends with Cold Temperatures

During the end of October, there was a tremendous shift in temperatures around the Middle of October, and the nighttime temperatures went close to freezing, and stayed near a 40 degree high.  This change during the end of the fall of 2013 really was a quick shift.  During the month of October, there were days that hit a high around 70 degrees, with lows near 55.  Very nice and temperate during the beginning of the month.   This pattern actually hit even towards the northern plains, which was very unusual.  Not known for highs in October around 60 or 70, this region is used to colder temperatures, but the pattern continued all the way to Iowa, and then shifted, immediately around October 17, 2013.

The fall of 2013 is going to be a quick evolve into winter, as we have our hard freeze occurring each night since October 22nd.   With the change of the Fall of 2013, expectations of the winter to come seem to be ominous, even when the trees have yet to drop their leaves.  With a very full set of green and gold leaves, if the snows that hit South Dakota come to the midwest, we will expect power outages and damage to trees.  Lets hope that our trees decide to drop their leaves quickly, before the first dump of snow comes to the fall of 2013.

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Winter or Spring of 2013

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Cheryl Hanson

Winter of 2013 was quickly replaced by the spring of 2013 but with little change of temperature, and a continuation of snow and freezing precipitation.  The continuation of cooler temperatures throughout the country has resulted in better precipitation, and the fulfillment of drought busting results.

With Spring of 2013 Resulted in Increased Precipitation

With the increase of cooler temperatures, the drought that built and stayed constant throughout the middle of the winter of 2013, lost ground and withered to a halt with the spring of 2013.  The country that was drought stricken to the point of foundational cracks in homes and buildings across Missouri and St. Louis found that they were no longer in a drought.  Areas along the Mississippi gained back lost precipitation, and did not see too much flooding as well.

 

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The newest drought monitor window from June 4th of 2013, is showing even stronger improvement from May 28, 2013.

 

US Drought Monitor June 4th 2013

 

 

Spring of 2013 Precipitation

The winter of 2013 yielded to a cool, and very constant precipitation pattern for the northern plains, and the east coast of the United States.  New tropical weather created a pattern of wet and mild temperatures, with constant snows until the end of April.  With this pattern, the west and south saw less precipitation, and strong storms.  The F5 in Moore Oklahoma was a result of this cool wet pattern, with the collision of hot and moist storm patterns.

 

Spring of 2013 Results in Slow Planting in the Midwest

Compared to the spring of 2012, the spring of 2013 did not see an early planting in the fields in the midwest, and nor did they find the crops 100% planted at this time.  All fields will see a sharp decrease in yields until later in the season, as the weather is still very cool, with frost showing in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota.  The spring of 2013 has yet to grow into the summer of 2013 in the middle parts of the country.

 

 

 

 

 

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MN Red River Flooding 2013

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Cheryl Hanson

The weirdest river in Minnesota by far is the Red River which winds along the western parts of Minnesota, starting at the western edge of the state, and flowing further down the flood plain to Grand Forks, and up to Fargo.  The Red River is a glacier created northern flowing river, with many eddy and meandering tunnels heading always eventually north.  Past the Fargo Moorhead  area, the Red River twists and turns by the low flood plains of the upper parts of Minnesota, before it finds its final resting point into the areas past Pembina in Canada.  Very strange indeed, as the water of the Red River often swells in the spring with the effects of winter snows and precipitation, but offers few floods into Canada.  The Red River is often called the Red River of the North, and flows into Lake Winnipeg.

MN Red River Predictions for 2013

The various weather prediction teams are ensuring that this year will mark more leveled flooding along the Fargo Moorhead area, beating the 2009 mark by a few feet.  This record is set at 40.9 feet, and most forecasts are calling for 43 or 44 records.  With the path of the river flowing along Wahpeton, Breckenridge, Fargo, Moorhead, Halstad, Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Drayton, and finally Pembina before weirdly vanishing into the earth of Canada.

Mayors of Cities along Red River Build Safety in Sandbags

Usually the colleges, prisons and schools are let out to assist with the frequent flooding along the Red River in Minnesota, and help create sandbags.  After the record floods of 1997, and 2009, the repeated errors of the past were solved by a series of army engineered embankments and levies, along with millions of sandbags.

Currently, the cities of Fargo and Moorhead are ready with over 1 million new sandbags created in the last week.  They have an entire area of the public works facilities dedicated to storing sandbags, and creating new needed sandbags.  The entire city puts aside public work projects, and everyone works along the Red River to barricade the river up to pass safely by, and not break into the flood plane.  With the Red River moving slowly and how it twists and turns, this creates many flooding issues, as the debris of the past frozen winter gets stuck and creates barriers along the way.  The most crucial part to any Red River flooding is that there are slow melts to recent and past snow accumulation along the western side of Minnesota, even as far south as Iowa.

When the Red River fills in the spring, the curves and slow movement of the river gets laden with ice and river waste, and the flooding begins.  When there are open channels in the northern part of the river, as it moves towards Canada, the flooding is lessened, and there are not as many worries about peak levels.  This year has been a good thing so far, as the temperatures have been around freezing all the way up until the middle of April, so the flooding has not been an issue as of yet.

With the slow start to spring, there are many people who have had time to review their place on the river, and see that they do everything they can to move the water past them, without losing the battle.  Obviously, the most effective barriers are concrete, or heavy wood barriers, with earth behind them.

The mayors of Grand Forks, Fargo and Moorhead are all calling to action the people that can volunteer, and if the record flood does start to grow, they can enlist students and sometimes even community leaders, and prisoners to assist with sandbags and preparations.

Red River Tributaries

The Snake River, Big Stone Lake, Lake Traverse, Buffalo River, Bois de Sioux River, Wild Rice River, Sheyenne River, Turtle River, all feed into the Red River, or the Red River of the north.  The amazing thing is, this river in the summer months is a quiet and small river in many spots, and is often photographed as a fine place to fish and hunt.  With the increase of recent snows and precipitation, there could be record levels all at once, but we will have to wait for the weather to warm.  Once it does warm, and the snow pack begins to melt, we should experience a record flood in the Red River Area.

 

https://www.dmr.nd.gov/ndgs/ndnotes/Rebound/Glacial%20Rebound.htm

 

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Early March Winter Clipper of Snow and Storm of Duration

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Cheryl Hanson

The dreaded Alberta winter clipper has made its way into the twin cities, and will be working its way into parts of Wisconsin, and off to the suburbs of Milwaukee and Chicago.  This storm, will eventually merge into a larger system, that is expected to drop more than 8 inches in the twin cities metro area.  The convergence of these two storms will be the tricky mark of two late winter clipper systems. The main thing to remember with winter clipper systems, is that they are usually quick.  Unfortunately, when you have two systems, this makes for a lengthy snow event.

36 hours of Winter Clipper in the Midwest

Why are these two winter clipper systems creating such an issue?  Most Alberta Clippers come into the Midwest and the plains of the United States with small weather issues, maybe a dusting to a couple of inches of light and dry snow, and move along within a few hours.  That’s it!  This late winter clipper system has more umph or power in its punch, as it is two systems, and the precipitation is expected to be higher than most due to the moisture, and the convergence of the two systems.

With the two winter clipper systems,  the Minneapolis St. Paul Metro area will see over 10 inches combined in the 36 hour system.  The best way to get around in this type of winter system, is to plan ahead, and take your time.  With the roads already snow packed and slippery from Monday Morning’s Commute, it will be important to allow at least double the amount of time that you usually need for your travel.

Begin to consider whether you can postpone or reschedule your plans during the next 24 hours.  This snow system will create havoc on an already congested interstate system, from Wisconsin to Minnesota, and will delay flights at the airport if the two runways used during snow events become crowded and snow packed.

Winter Clipper Cadence within Early Spring

Beginning to review the nature of winter clipper systems, the usual path is that they come in and depart within 4 hours of time.  The extended nature of an early spring winter clipper system is highly unusual.  Often, the front is pushed out quickly, due to the jet stream path, and its fast transference.  However, the early spring weather often becomes wetter, with the gulf stream moisture reaching into the middle of the United States.  This combination often creates some good hefty moisture rich storms.

March 4 and 5th 2013 will see winter clipper systems will be unlike this usual path,  with some dry snow in the beginning, and then turning into some wetter and heavier snow.  The higher concentrations of snow will be arriving Monday evening into Tuesday morning.  With this path, the roads will be slippery and crowded tuesday morning, and if there are plans to travel out to the rural areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin, be sure to make good winter survival plans.

Carry a blanket, extra warm clothing, a charged cell phone, and some water and food.  A shovel, and some cardboard can be a good idea too, in case you end up off the road.  A neighbor of ours carries chain link with him everywhere, and these are the same links that people used to drive on their tires.  Instead of installing them, he simply places them in front of the tires when stuck, and then drives over the areas that are difficult.  This is a great survival step, as you often only need a few feet of chain.

Winter Clipper Systems will bring drought levels down

Thanks to the US Drought Monitor service…

Winter Clipper Aids in US Drought Monitor Changes

http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

 

The drought of 2011 and 2012  still is a problem in the center of the country, and as you can see, with the US Drought Monitor, we are going to need more precipitation to get us back to regular levels in most of the country.  The majority of the country is still suffering from intense drought, but that does not mean, that flooding could occur in areas that receive more precipitation.  The difficult thing about this coming spring, is there are going to be intense areas of drought, and intense flooding as well.

Without the additional precipitation of gentle but persistent spring rains, we could see drought and flooding all at the same time.  This make a difficult winter drive to work, all and good, when you consider that your basement could be damaged with the drought, or even a flood in your area.  Winter clipper systems need to be appreciated, as they can offer us the moisture our ground needs, in this very important stage of our two year drought.

 

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Winter of 2013 Proving to be Mild and Warm

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Cheryl Hanson

With the many weeks of the holiday season behind us, the winter of 2013 is becoming another warmer winter season, pacing averages, and keeping ahead of the trends of cold weather.  However, the averages are as warm as we are seeing in the Midwest, and the West coast is seeing actually colder temperatures during the middle of January of 2013.  Expectations for the winter of 2013 to become a slower than expected warming winter, have actually come true.

Winter of 2013 Average but Still Mild and Warm

http://www.dreamstime.com/-image12537272Proving once again that the Siberian blasts can create deadly and frigid conditions throughout most of the United States, the winter season 2012-2013 is showing strength of cold temperatures and little precipitation.  The drought of the summer of 2012 still is showcasing its strength, and in areas hardest hit by this drought, the winter of 2013 is less than snowy, more misty and rainy.  The precipitation is lower and denser in pockets of the atmosphere, creating areas of intense snow or rain conditions.

Like the weather of the late 1930s, the winter of 2013 is repeating a pattern of warmth and dryness.  Although hovering around average, and showing cold weather strength in the midwest and the west coast, the low temperatures of the south and the east coast have not been especially ramped up.  The citrus crops of florida have not experienced a threat the entire winter of 2013.

Looking ahead of the Winter of 2013

If we are to predict how the next 6 months will pan out for the United States, the weather will be a huge impact on many of the crops, financial plans for the states, and the economic strength of the country in the months ahead.  With unexpected strong storms occurring over the holiday in the southeast, there was some damage, and this could be a predictor of the season ahead.

Expectations of a warmer winter have been met, and in most of the country, with the exception of the midwest, the winter has been warm and mild.  With another round of precipitation, the midwest is seeing more ice and rain than ever before.

Winter of 2013 Showing Ice belt Moving North

Usual showings of ice in the winter, and rain events, are common around the St. Louis area, and the southern parts of Kansas and Illinois.  However, this winter has seen the rain occur further north of Iowa into Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.  This change is not common, however, could be a predictor of things to come.

With the ice, comes tree damage, more travel dangers, and the inability for planes to travel.  The most dangerous threat to America can be ice, as it disrupts electrical systems.  Many local municipalities are using new power poles to keep the grid working during high weight of ice and winds.  These efforts are low cost preventative options that we all should consider, in light of the winter of 2013.

 

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Crazy Warm Fall Leads to Cool but Normal Early Winter 2012

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Cheryl Hanson

In Minnesota, the Weather has been very warm leading to our winter 2012 season.  We are in the end of fall 2012, and are finding nearly normal temperatures, hovering around freezing, and above.  Up until Thanksgiving of 2012, November 22, 2012 started the day at 58 degrees in the Minneapolis St. Paul Area, with an expected downturn in the evening reaching close to 15-20 degrees by the morning of November 23rd.

Winter 2012 Shows a Start of Normal Temperatures

The real system that is keeping temperatures warmer this fall in the mid-west, or in the middle of the United States, is the low pressure systems that sat in Canada, and throughout the oceans in north America.  The systems kept the warm waters close to the gulf of mexico, and around the east coast.  The high pressure that prevailed throughout September, October and Early November created a system of warm and dry weather throughout early winter 2012.

With persistent lack of systems rolling across the midwest, drought conditions have as well continued, and a real emergency will unfold in the spring along the Ohio and Missouri River Valley if conditions persist.  Army core of engineers have kept the cisterns along the Mississippi closed, to allow farmers water and ways to utilize this well of water.  However, with the current drought, we have seen them use the accumulated water now for municipal and other uses.  Valley Barge traffic will see lower river levels as we head into winter 2012.

Winter 2012 Forecast and Predictions

Why is it so important to note the low pressure disappearance, and the warm currents producing high pressure system throughout the end of fall 2012 going into winter 2012?  Mostly it is a predictor of dry and persistent drought.  The soil can be increasingly slighted by long term drought and dry weather, as the enzymes and bacteria that create the ecosystem of the soil are dormant.  The easier it is to predict weather patterns with a dry soil and surface expectation.

Being so involved in a drought this summer of 2012, we are experiencing the first real effect of a potential loss of soil erosion.  With drought and dry conditions, our small top soil layer is increasingly at risk.  Many farmers and soil conservation experts in Minnesota and Wisconsin are advising areas hard hit, to leave corn husks and soybean areas covered to continue protection.  Many new species of worm and pest have evolved with this new dry condition, and are showing signs of evolution.

GM Seeds produce Adaption before the Winter of 2012

With the advent of Genetically Modified seeds or GM seeds, the american farmer was given no opportunity to choose otherwise, and the race for less pesticide was on.  However, as the dawn of winter 2012 continues, we see the new pest revival begun.  More insecticide is being used, as the  pests have adapted to the new seeds, and find the plants just fine to dine upon.  With many farmers losing over $25K in one field alone, pesticides in the form of insecticide are seeing a resurgence.  Such is the manner of nature, as we cannot simplify a complex system, and expect to understand and control for long.

Winter 2012 looks to be normal this year, and dry, but as the various forms of rootworm have shown Minnesota farmers, we can never predict a complex system entirely, as their are always small variances that we do not understand.  With beginning models forecasting winter 2012 being temperate and dry, we can expect some surprises none the less.

 

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Second Warmest July on Record, Drought and Fires in the West

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Cheryl Hanson

The second warmest July on record has finally passed us by, with cooler weather finally finding its way through the midwest and east coast of the U.S. The nights have been seeing temperatures in the 40s, and the day time temperatures have finally hit a high of 80 or less.  The cooler weather is quite a relief to many people, as the highs of the 90s or more of July were grueling for many.  The agricultural results of 2012 are going to be slim, with the drought and heat that resulted in perishing crops.

Second Warmest July on Record Stats

Image Courtesy of State of the Climate
National Overview
July 2012
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Climatic Data Center

 

Your second warmest july on record is statistically noted as well as the warmest july on record since 1895, when you average all temperatures for the month for the United States.  This average, 77.6 degrees Fahrenheit, beats the 1936 average of 77.4 degrees Fahrenheit shows that we are growing towards that 1-2 degree warming that is dangerous for extreme weather results.  Warming throughout North America and Northern Europe and Asia, has produced for the first time, no ice in Greenland, which has never been recorded.  The warming is extreme for the fact that it reached far outside of normal cool pockets in the United States, or in other parts of the world.

Reviewing other parts of the world, colder than usual temperatures have impacted the world with force and deadly consequences. Chili is experiencing one of the coldest winters on record, and the precipitation has been endless.

Second Warmest July on Record in MN

With the second warmest july on record temperatures being recorded for 2012, there have been many farms and agricultural businesses suffering by high animal feed costs.  Meat and other protein stocks are going to become scarce, as the feed stocks have been slaughtered early, and the family roast for the upcoming holiday is going to be very expensive.  Meat is going to become a rarity for the American Family, and will be a constant struggle for restaurants, food vendors and grocers.  The news of the change of temperature this july is going to result in more than just food scarcity, but a new way of eating for most.

Second Warmest July on Record Produces Drought and Fire

The results of the second warmest july on record in Minnesota has had an impact of creating drought in areas where the Mississippi River is normally high enough to provide good irrigation.   As the Minnesota weather was hotter than normal, even in areas where a high of 75 is unusual, the 90-100 degree weather has made a moisture impact.  With low moisture high heat in MN, the areas of Iowa, Missouri, Illinois and Ohio have seen a lack of rain, water from the river, and the drought has progressed.

From this as well, without the rain in the center of the country, the Washington and Oregon areas have seen low rain results, and the fires in this area are growing with a rapid rate in August of 2012.

Even with the conservative figure of the second warmest July on record, it was closer to being the warmest july on record for most of the United States, and for the world as well.

 

 

 

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US Drought Monitor

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Cheryl Hanson

US Drought Monitor and the national weather mitigation center, has forecasted some dire news for us all due to agricultural crisis that is happening in our breadbasket areas of America.  The summer of 2012 has been particularly harsh, with low rain amounts, and severe drought occurring in the middle of the country.  The most important fact regarding this drought, is that it is widespread, and it will impact every American with higher prices at the grocery store and at other retail locations as well.  US Drought Monitor shows that the largest areas of agricultural strength are in extreme drought.

US Drought Monitor Results 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMAGE COURTESY of http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

The US Drought Monitor  shows above that the middle part of the country, is in a severe drought.  The agricultural products produced in this part of the country impacts wheat, corn, and soybeans by emergency crop failure.  Livestock has been quickly pushed to market, and soon, there will a beef, poultry, and fish emergence, with a short supply coming this fall.

US Drought Monitor Food Pricing

With the grains that feed ourselves, our gas tanks in some cases, and our livestock going into a tailspin of neglect from lack of rain, our food prices are going to spike.  The warming of the earth has led to new and horrible consequences, and this is one weather related problem that is in fact, tied to humans in particular.

Whenever a climate event related to precipitation is experienced, it causes great economic impact.  The most pressing detail of this problem, is that people need to understand that water is the key to our continued existence.  Many parts of the world are showing drought and flooding, and 2012 is a true example of this problem.

See the Hot and Cold Areas of the World, in comparison to past years, and see if you can tell where we are heading.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image courtesy of The Atlantic

US Drought Monitor is a Key to Future Lifestyle Change

Are you ready for new changes and challenges in the next few years?  It will be important for you to continue a new understanding, and how you can evolve your life by a new lifestyle.  With a US Drought Monitor result showing increased famine and death amongst the agricultural products we are so used to purchasing, we are sure to see new changes in the cost of food. With the world’s population growing to almost 9 Billion people, and 1 Billion of those showing impoverished and low nutrition, water and its effects on food production are primary goals ahead.

When you consider the US Drought, and how the US Drought Monitor is directly impacting our household bottom line, this is true effect of climate change, and our impact on the globe.  Recently, another team of scientists, with the tools available on the web, have come up with a video of the actual view from space, on our presence on Earth.  The video is stunning, and does show how many people are on the planet, by electricity and communication connectivity.  Imagine now, all those who are not connected or using electrical power.  These dark spots, are not recognized, but there are people who are suffering with the change of our methods.

Welcome to the Anthropocene from WelcomeAnthropocene on Vimeo.

 http://www.anthropocene.info/en/anthropocene

What can you do?  This is the question always asked, and it is simple.  Do something that will use the facts at hand, and actually recognize the problem.  If you do not believe in climate change, you will be a desperate soul in the years ahead, and I can promise you, despite your opinion, change will eventually come to you in your lifestyle.

Here are some steps that can create value to you and your family in the years ahead:

  • Learn How to Garden
  • Try to limit your Meat Consumption
  • Lose Weight and Eat Organic Fruits and Vegetables
  • Move towards a self subsistence energy lifestyle
  • Limit your choices to local businesses
  • Increase your Education in Food Preparation and Storage
  • Learn more about how you can improve your healthcare in simple ways
  • Walk More
  • Bike More
  • Eat More Colorful Food
  • Read and Do Research-Question Everything you Do Read

Challenge your friends and family to revisit the US Drough Monitor page often, as it will accurately add your facts and figures on how our country is doing in real life.

 

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Creepy Bumps in the Night : The Loud Earthquake in Clintonville Wisconsin March 2012

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Cheryl Hanson

The town of Clintonville Wisconsin has experienced some weirdness over the last week, and some people and local geologists are looking into these bangs and booms in the area.  What are the reasons for these loud unexplained noises, and what are the noises sounding like from the people in the area?

Clintonville Wisconsin is a Sleepy Town that Can’t Sleep

Weather in Clintonville has been very mild for this winter season.  The people of Clintonville Wisconsin are used to a long winter season, with lots of cold temperatures and deep and heavy snow.  They are great at snow prediction and shoveling too, but this year has been a 125 record breaking year, with less than 20 inches of snow, when the average is 60 each winter.  The temperatures as well, are breaking records, with a warmer than usual winter season.  Many people are wondering if these strange booming noises that residents are experiencing, are related to the warmer temperatures, and lack of precipitation.

The story begins on Sunday, March 18th, where people heard a noise, that was booming, and felt the ground shake.  Municipal government teams have been searching through the industry in the area, looking to see if these industry leaders were to blame for the many police reports, and 911 calls from people reporting that their house was shaking, and heard loud booming noise.  The clintonville wi teams could not come up with a reason.

Clintonville Wisconsin Calls on United States Geological Survey Group  to Save the Day!

The Clintonville City Administrator’s called on the United States Geological Survey team to come to Wisconsin, and locate if the booming and shaking could be an earthquake.  They have reported with assistance from the USGS has described the booming noise as a small earthquake that occurred in a short amount of time.  The 1.5 rated earthquake would be an unreported event, in most parts of earthquake prone areas of the country.  In California or parts of the west, this would be a common occurrence, and people would not have run out into the street, hoping that for their houses do not explode.

The other fact is that Clintonville Wisconsin has a underlying rock that is often very easily transmits noise when it is impacted.  The lack of sand or other smaller foundation material, which usually transmits a small or micro earthquake, shows that booming is more easily heard in a firmer bedrock or foundation rock area.  The ability to hear this loud noise is quite unexpected to many in Clintonville Wisconsin, and many people, including clintonville wisconsin truckers, were quite shocked at the intensity and repeated booming.

Is Clintonville Wisconsin Going To Experience More Earthquakes?

The ability for USGS to predict out into the future for earthquakes is not possible, but they can monitor the situation, and offer the government municipal leaders some explanations on what may occur and what to expect.  The people of Clintonville Wisconsin, and other midwest towns, should be knowledgeable now that earthquakes are possible, and that the booming can be a reality linked to these micro-earthquakes.

Clintonville Wisconsin, like the rest of the world, will have to evolve into a new mindset that yes, it could be an earthquake, and as long as your residence or business appears safe, you can go about your day or night with reassurance that life is indeed unpredictable as the weather.

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