Weather and Climate

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.

Freezing Temps Hit Southern Arizona Early

Nov 12, 2015 The mercury dipped into the teens in areas last night.

AZ WEEK: El Niño to Bring Colder Days, Rain to Arizona

Oct 23, 2015 Occasional weather pattern warms Pacific Ocean, has global implications.

2015 May Be Hottest Year on Record in Arizona and Globally

Oct 22, 2015 Night-time and winter temperatures in the state run higher than normal, readings show.

El Niño’s Above-Average Rains Won’t Wipe Out Drought

Oct 15, 2015 Winter weather phenomenon expected to be one of three strongest.

UA Study: Climate Change to Cause Drier Horn of Africa

Oct 9, 2015 Vulnerable area depends on rainfall for crop production

Forecast: El Niño Winter Could Bring Snow on Cactus

Oct 7, 2015 Monsoon was normal; strong El Niño storms likely on the way in February, March, April.

Selected Archive Filters

Climate Change,
Weather
AZPM is a service of the University of Arizona and our broadcast stations are licensed to the Arizona Board of Regents who hold the trademarks for Arizona Public Media and AZPM. We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples.
The University of Arizona