Category Archives: Weather

First thunderstorm of the year!

It’s officially Spring in Texas!

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Global Warming? So What.

I’m fed up with global warming. Yes, the climate changes. We have a pretty clear historical record that shows that it’s been much colder in the past. Ice ages? Yes, several. But it’s also been warmer, as recently as 1000 … Continue reading

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Ice!

Good thing I work from home mostly these days. The roads are covered in ice, and the usual DFW demolition derby is in full swing.

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Global Warming All Over Las Vegas!

There’s a record snowfall in Las Vegas. “This is the most snow we’ve had in Las Vegas in almost 30 years,” said Chris Stachelski, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “It’s a significant historical event.” In Las Vegas. Where … Continue reading

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The AP channels The Onion on Global Warming

Yesterdays PSH on Global Warming from the AP read like it came straight from The Onion. “Mother Nature, of course, is oblivious to the federal government’s machinations. Ironically, 2008 is on pace to be a slightly cooler year in a … Continue reading

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Too Much Global Warming – Call Al Gore!

Peter is having a problem with too much global warming.

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Ike day 0

The storm track shows Ike passing well to the east of DFW. Tyler will get hammered, and I expect power to be out in much of East Texas before the day is over. UPDATE: Went out and cut down a … Continue reading

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Birds Aren't So Dumb

Next time someone calls you a bird brain, thank them for the complement. At this moment, it’s already 80 degrees at my house in Texas. Here in Minneapolis, it’s a comfortable 67, with today’s high forecast to be 80. Meanwhile … Continue reading

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So Can We Stop The Global Warming PSH Already?

Filed under a great big DUH! I remember the ice age hysteria in the 70’s, and the resurgence of the nuclear war hysteria of the 80’s. In the 90’s there was panic over the millennium. Now the “consensus” has been … Continue reading

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The California PR Machine

Sunny Southern California. That’s what they’d have you believe. I’m beginning to suspect it’s a lie. Every time I’ve been to California this year, it’s been cloudy, cold and dreary. I’m in Anaheim now, and the clouds are so low … Continue reading

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