From the GOES 1 launch in 1975, to the cutting edge, next generation GOES-R program, NOAA and NASA have continuously pushed the boundaries of satellite meteorology. The Geostationary Operational Environment Satellite (GOES) system is a highly advanced weather monitoring system, providing data for operational forecasting and research alike.
One of the strongest, if not the strongest, El Ninos on record is continuing right now in the Pacific Ocean, and it will play a significant role in the upcoming winter here in the United States. El Nino refers to the warming of waters in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, causing changes to weather patterns around the world. We’ve already discussed how this winter’s El Nino could impact drought-stricken California. Here’s how El Nino may impact the eastern half of the United States over the next three to four months:
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As the days get shorter and the nights grow chillier, and distant mountain peaks gradually turn white, ski bums everywhere are starting to get the urge to strap up and turn their tips downhill! Promising early season snowstorms across western Canada have already given several resorts an alpine snow depth of over 100 cm (39 inches). Big White, at a relatively high altitude compared to other large resorts, opened on 13-November, while Whistler opened on 16-November. Many other resorts are scheduled to open before the end of November.
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Thanksgiving is less than a week away and many Americans are making travel plans for the holiday. Check out the MORECAST travel outlook to see if you need to consider alternate ways to reach your holiday destination. Use the “Navigate” feature on the MORECAST app to make a point-by-point route forecast!
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