Hidden In Plain Sight

The story of how sexism robbed an amateur woman scientist of the credit she deserves.

Mike AugustyniakJuly 1, 2021Climate, Climate Change, Eunice Foote, Physics, Experiment, CO2, Women, Women in Science, STEM, Women in STEMComment

My Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) Designation

This prestigious national certification is issued only to highly qualified meteorologists providing research & services to business and government organizations.

The Paradox of Snow Storms in a Changing Climate

How, for some, a warmer climate could mean bigger snow storms.

Mike AugustyniakApril 16, 2019Climate, Climate Change, Twin Cities, Climate Central, Snow, Snowfall, April, precipitationComment

2018 Weather in Review: MN & WI

It was a record-wet year for parts of Minnesota & Wisconsin, and warmth continued to reign.

Mike AugustyniakJanuary 2, 2019Year End, ClimateComment

Weather Outlook: Winter 2018

This winter will feel a lot different than last winter.

Mike AugustyniakOctober 18, 2018NOAA, Outlook, seasonal forecast, El Niño, El NinoComment

After Florence

A view from space shows how the hurricane changed the landscape of the Carolinas.

Mike AugustyniakSeptember 19, 2018NASA, MODIS, Data, Data Science, Data Visualization, Hurricanes, Florence, Flooding, Climate Change, Eric HolthausComment

Summer 2018 In Review: MN & WI

By the numbers it was a warm and humid Summer for all, and a wet one for some. PLUS: what does Fall & Winter hold?

Mike AugustyniakAugust 29, 2018seasonal forecast, Season In ReviewComment

Get Ready For The Perseid Meteor Shower!

Thanks to a little help from the moon, 2018 will be a great year to watch!

Mike AugustyniakAugust 2, 2018Meteor, Meteor Shower, Perseid, Astronomy, University of Minnesota, Duluth, UMD, PlanetariumComment

UPDATE: Problems with NOAA's GOES-17 Satellite

GOES-17 is still on track to become operational later in 2018, but with a reduced view.

Mike AugustyniakJuly 25, 2018GOES-R, GOES-17, Satellite, NOAAComment

Weird Science Fact: Cooling Degree Days

What are they, and why do they matter?

Mike AugustyniakJuly 12, 2018Climate Central, Climate Change, CDD, Cooling Degree, Air Conditioning, Energy UseComment

Volcanoes, Weather, and Climate

A look at the impacts the eruptions of Kilauea and Fuego are having.

Mike AugustyniakJune 28, 2018Climate Change, Volcano, Volcanoes, Eruption, Hawaii, Guatemala, Fuego, Kilauea, Weather, ClimateComment

NOAA, We Have A Problem

Three months after launch, a 22,000-mile high drama is playing out on board the US’s newest weather satellite. What’s the future of GOES-17?

Mike AugustyniakMay 24, 2018GOES-R, GOES-17, Satellite, NOAA, Himawari-8Comment

April 2018: Record Cold in the US; Still Hot, Globally

While Midwesterners shivered through 2018, the rest of the world sweat it out.

Mike AugustyniakMay 17, 2018Climate ChangeComment

THIS is April in Minnesota & Wisconsin

Remarkable cold visited Minnesota & Wisconsin thanks to a surge of polar air.

Mike AugustyniakApril 7, 2018Cold, Records, Weather, Minnesota, Polar Vortex, North Pole, HYSPLIT, Climate ChangeComment

The Amount Of Arctic Sea Ice Is 2nd Lowest On Record

In golf low numbers are good, but low amounts of Arctic sea ice is another sign of a changing climate.

Mike AugustyniakMarch 28, 2018Climate Central, Climate Change, Arctic, Sea Ice, National Ice and Snow Data CenterComment

Just In: Spring 2018 Weather Outlook

Why a winter feel could drag on through Spring 2018

Mike AugustyniakFebruary 15, 2018seasonal forecast, CPC, La Nina, ENSOComment

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Test Launch

SpaceX just launched the world's most powerful rocket operating today. Here's why that's important.

Mike AugustyniakFebruary 6, 2018NASA, Space, Falcon9, Falcon Heavy, Elon Musk, SpaceXComment

2017: One Of The 3 Warmest Years, Globally

NASA announced that 2017 was the 2nd warmest on record; NOAA says it was slightly cooler, and the 3rd warmest on record. Here's why.

Mike AugustyniakJanuary 18, 2018Climate Change, NASA, NOAAComment

Counting Down To Another Record

2017 looks to be another record-hot year for the earth.

Mike AugustyniakDecember 28, 2017Climate Change, Climate Central, Global Temperature, NOAA, Warmest YearsComment

Dreaming Of A White Christmas?

Chances in Minnesota are quite high, but dropping overall.

Mike AugustyniakDecember 14, 2017Christmas, Climate Change, Snow, Snowfall, Snow CoverComment