An “Omega Block” May Lead to an Extended Period of Cool Weather
Late this week, an infamous "Omega Block" weather pattern will be settling in across the United States. The Greek letter Ω mapped over the ECMWF 500mb forecast for Thursday, May 28 The idea of the omega block is that the positioning of areas of high and low pressure [...]
Two years ago: The biggest geomagnetic storm in 20 years
Two years ago: The biggest geomagnetic storm in 20 years Aurora is not something people usually associate with Connecticut, or at least they didn’t until this event. On May 10, 2024, the sun blasted us with a gargantuan solar storm, or a giant cloud of plasma and magnetic fields. [...]
It’s Been a Cold Start to May. That Doesn’t Mean You Should be Complaining
It's Been a Cold Start to May. That Doesn't Mean You Should be Complaining It's fair to complain about how cold it's felt to start off the month of May. Still, we’re often having days that struggle to get out of the 50s. But I’m sorry to tell you, [...]
Breaking Down the Blizzard of 2026: Why Snow Totals Varied So Dramatically
In the aftermath of the Blizzard of 2026, many people asked for a more regional breakdown of snowfall totals—and understandably so. This storm delivered a complex combination of classic coastal development and intense mesoscale banding that created sharp gradients over short distances. Here’s a closer look at what happened. [...]
What Made Last Night’s Sunset So Epic?
If you were outside last night across Connecticut, you may have noticed the sky glowing with an incredible orange hue long after the sun had dipped below the horizon. It wasn’t just a typical sunset—it was the result of a perfect combination of atmospheric conditions. To the west, a [...]
Autumn Mornings on Candlewood Lake: The Beauty of “Lake Smoke”
On cool autumn mornings around Connecticut, it’s common to see fog rising off lakes and ponds. This effect—sometimes called “lake smoke” or “frost smoke”—happens when cold overnight air moves over warmer water. The temperature difference causes moisture from the lake to evaporate and condense into fog just above the [...]