Weather and Climate

Dams could protect ranchers from climate change's drought, but could they also contribute to it?

Jun 13, 2019 Wyoming is moving forward on building or expanding several reservoirs on the Green River, a main branch of the Colorado River.

Heat warning remains in effect for Phoenix area

Jun 12, 2019 Tucson is outside the warning area but is also expected to remain hot.

On stressed Colorado River, states test how many more diversions watershed can bear

Jun 12, 2019 The river is running short on water, and this is pushing some states to tap into every available drop before things get worse.

Arizona plans for drought contingency plan impacts

Jun 10, 2019 Water managers are preparing for a future with less Colorado River water.

Fire danger high in southeast Arizona this weekend

May 24, 2019 The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch.

Weather system brings 'unusual' temperatures to Tucson

May 20, 2019 The chilly weather also meant light snow, hail and freeze warnings in parts of state.

Tucson Riverbed Clearing Underway

May 17, 2019 The Santa Cruz and Rillito channels are being readied for monsoon rains.

Forecast: More Fire Danger, Later Monsoon

May 1, 2019 While rains are expected later than usual, monsoon is always hard to predict.

Biodiversity Roadmap Calls For Conserving Ecosystems to Save the World

Apr 22, 2019 An author of the study says preservation is essential to meeting carbon goals and to stabilizing vital, interconnected systems.

How Climate Change Factors Into Migration From Central America

Apr 12, 2019 A discussion with author Todd Miller.

UA Architecture Grads Forecast Future Effects of Climate Change

Apr 12, 2019 The projects were honored for designing innovative solutions for San Francisco Bay area.

Drought, Mudslides Drive Central American Migrants North

Apr 12, 2019 Climate change impacts are exacerbating pre-existing crises that lead to out-migration, a Tucson-based journalist says.

Effort Aims to Help Local Governments Understand and Apply Climate Data

Apr 11, 2019 The Science for Climate Action Network wants help cities and states adapt and respond to climate change.

Fire Danger Warnings Cover Much of Southern Half of Arizona

Apr 10, 2019 Tucson and Phoenix are included in the "red flag" warning areas.

Tucson Temps Break 90 Degrees

Apr 8, 2019 The temperatures in Tucson will continue to rise Tuesday, as April opens the door to fire season.

How Extreme Weather May Affect Arizona

Apr 1, 2019 Valerie Trouet, a UA tree ring professor, discusses parallels between Arizona and California and the consequences of rising temperatures and extreme weather.

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