CSU researchers correctly predicted extremely active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season
The season broke the single-season Atlantic named storm record with 30 named storms and also featured 13 hurricanes and six major hurricanes.
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CSU team lands NSF award to study streams, snowpack in Cameron Peak Fire area
Researchers will study snowpack, streams and sediment in waterways affected by the largest wildfire in Colorado history.
Where There's Smoke...You'll Find Dr. Emily Fischer
Westword caught up with Fischer to talk about her Western Wildfire Experiments for Cloud Chemistry, Aerosol Absorption, and Nitrogen study and other work.
Did climate change drive 2020's epic hurricane season? It’s complicated.
When climate scientists are asked if storm seasons are linked to climate change, many suggest that the explanation for this season’s activity isn’t so straightforward. (National Geographic)
Jeopardy! champion Russ Schumacher's tribute to Alex Trebek
"Alex Trebek has been a part of my life for literally as long as I can remember," says CSU State Climatologist Russ Schumacher in a tribute to the late Alex Trebek.
Colorado ‘Way Behind’ On Moisture Heading Into The Winter, More Snowstorms Like This Week’s Needed
“From a water resources perspective and a drought perspective, we’re definitely not in good shape going into this winter because the summer was so warm and dry,” said Russ Schumacher, Colorado State Climatologist. (CBS Denver)
In most years, hurricane activity would have wound down by now. Not in 2020
During most years, hurricane activity would have long since waned by now. But in 2020, with about a month left of the official hurricane season, forecasters anticipate even more storms to form. (CNBC)
Colorado’s drought keeps getting worse, with a quarter of the state now exceptionally dry
The weekly analysis is a broad-brush look at the national drought situation and takes into account a handful of indicators, to determine how different areas should be classified. (Colorado Sun)
Tropical Storm Eta Forms, Tying a Record Set 15 Years Ago
“This is the first time that Eta will be used in real time,” said Phil Klotzbach, a research scientist in the department of atmospheric science at Colorado State University. (New York Times)
Ravishankara named a Foreign Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy
University Distinguished Professor recognized for achievements in science spanning four-decade-long career.