❄️Winter temperatures are rising globally, with record-breaking warmth in recent years.
🌡️Winter is the fastest warming season in many US regions, despite global trends.
🌬️Severe winter storms like the Storm of the Century can still occur, even with warming temperatures.
🔥Cold extremes are not trending upward overall, but certain events can bring record-breaking cold and snowfall.
📈Climate change is making winter weather patterns more volatile and harder to predict.
Are winter temperatures increasing globally?
—Yes, winter temperatures are rising globally, with the warmest January and February ever recorded.
Why is winter the fastest warming season in many US regions?
—Data shows that winter temperatures are rising faster than other seasons, likely due to the effects of climate change.
Can severe winter storms still occur in a warming world?
—Yes, severe winter storms like the Storm of the Century in 1993 can still occur, despite overall warming trends.
Are there more extreme cold events happening?
—While the frequency of extreme cold events has decreased overall since 1960, recent studies show an increase in certain regions.
How is climate change affecting winter weather predictions?
—Climate change is making winter weather patterns more volatile and harder to predict, with increased variability in temperature and precipitation.
00:00The warmest winter on record in the US occurred in 2024, while globally, January and February were the warmest ever recorded.
00:16Winter is the fastest warming season in most US regions, despite global warming trends.
01:57The 1993 blizzard, known as the Storm of the Century, serves as a reminder that severe winter storms can still occur, even with warming temperatures.
08:10Since 1960, there has been a decrease in the frequency and severity of extreme cold events, but recent studies show an increase in certain regions since 2000.
12:47Climate change is making winter weather patterns more volatile and harder to predict, with increased variability in temperature and precipitation.
