Weather and Climate

2016 Forecast: Another Dangerous Year for Wildfires

May 4, 2016 Rainy 2015, lack of fire in recent years make conditions severe this fire season.

Minimal El Niño Rains Create Prime Conditions for Wildfire

Apr 28, 2016 Dry vegetation and blowing winds increase risk for hazardous dust storms.

How Did Arizona Hit 'Doughnut Hole' of El Niño Weather?

Mar 18, 2016 Arizona Week looks at what happened to predicted rainfall, what it means for future.

Forecasters Predict Arizona Will Return to Drought Conditions

Mar 17, 2016 El Niño’s rains went north to Sierras and Pacific Northwest

Prescribed Burns Under Way to Prepare for Active Fire Season

Mar 15, 2016 Two controlled fires on 30,000 acres will clear dry vegetation in Galiuro Mountains.

Tree Rings, Shipwrecks Aid in Hurricane Understanding

Mar 8, 2016 Climate change affects ocean storms, says researcher looking at 500 years of data.

Where Are El Niño Rains? Maybe More, Come March

Feb 16, 2016 Weather pattern has also brought above-average temperatures to the region.

Raytheon Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to Chase Hurricanes

Feb 4, 2016 Coyote provides weather data to NOAA, could assist in search and rescue

Southern Arizona 'Drought-Free' for First Time in Five Years

Jan 25, 2016 Monsoon, El Niño bring plenty of moisture, but not enough to end being water smart.

El Niño Far from Over, With 'More Storminess' Due Soon

Jan 14, 2016 UA climate team’s website provides regional information on weather phenomenon.

El Niño Winds, Rain 'Scrub' Arizona's Atmosphere

Jan 11, 2016 State air quality director says rains, cold temperatures help purify air.

Up to 5 El Niño Storms Due in Southern Arizona This Week

Jan 4, 2016 Up to 1.5 inches of rain in valleys, snowfall in mountains above 6,000 feet.

De-Icer on Northern Arizona Roads Harms Pine Trees

Jan 4, 2016 Coconino County, Flagstaff switch back to environmentally friendlier cinders.

White Christmas in Tucson is No More Than a Dream

Dec 21, 2015 For the 28th year in a row, no snow predicted for the holiday.

Arizona Poll Shows Mixed Opinions on Social Issues

Dec 2, 2015 Yes to abortion, death penalty, gay marriage; no to more gun control, legal marijuana.

El Niño Rains Predicted to Reduce Drought Severity

Nov 19, 2015 Above-average winter precipitation expected; will help, but won't end drought.

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