A relatively new wind energy farm in central Wisconsin has created a newly-discovered, puzzling side effect: interference with the local National Weather Service doppler radar.
Category: Offbeat
Saudi Capital Lashed by Sandstorm
The Saudi Arabian capital city of Riyadh was blasted by an intense sand storm this week, dropping visibility to zero and bringing transportation to a standstill after causing dozens of automobile accidents and other disruptions.
Punxsutawney Phil Sees Shadow; 6 More Weeks of Winter
This morning, Punxsatawney Phil emerged from his den and saw his shadow, indicating 6 more weeks of winter are in store. The nation’s most famous prognosticator emerged just after dawn…
Doppler Radar Detects OK Wildfires
The National Weather Services doppler radar in Norman Oklahoma captured images of several grass fires in Oklahoma.
Could Windmills Alter the Weather?
Wind turbines are quickly becoming the favorite green energy source of many nations the world over as they are often considered to be virtually zero-impact. But current research indicates wind turbines may not be as green as once thought.
NASA Searches for Chilly Rubber Ducks
NASA is on the lookout for nearly 100 rubber ducks. These ducks were released in the arctic ice earlier in 2008 in an attempt to track the progression of ice cap melting in the arctic.
Snow plow falls through ice; Driver in 'hot water'
A Minnesota snow plow driver has been fired after driving a plow into the river.
The 2009 Old Farmer's Almanac: Fact or Fiction?
Just how accurate and sensible are those forecasts published in that little familiar yellow book?
Obama's Economic Package: Snow Stimulus?
The rumored $1 trillion stimulus package that is due in January 2008 is already filling with some interesting projects. While the stated intent of the stimulus package is to create jobs and encourage economic growth by funding hundreds of infrastructure projects throughout the country, some officials have gotten creative, even requesting millions of dollars to […]
Seattle refuses road salt, roads snow-packed "by design"
Anger is growing over the city of Seattle’s policy against use of rock salt to clear city roads following winter storms. While the policy has apparently been in place for years, it has gotten its biggest test this month as the area has been socked by several significant winter storms: “We’re trying to create a […]