What is the Difference Between Weather and Climate
By: Christina Loren
Monday, August 03, 2015
The distinction that separates climate and weather is time. Climate is an average measure of weather for a specific location over a long period of time, typically 30 years or more. Weather describes the short-term changes in atmospheric conditions like temperature, humidity, wind, and rainfall for a defined area. There are certain parameters that must be met over a long duration of time in order to classify an area as a desert. For example, desert climates typically receive less than 10 inches of rain per year.
Here in California we are dealing with mandatory water restrictions due to four consecutive years of below average rainfall. What is interesting is that drought conditions may improve dramatically next year as we are noticing good signs for a strong El Nino in the Pacific Ocean. This is significant because with a strong El Nino there is a high likelihood of heavier than average rainfall for the upcoming rainy season in California.
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How do Meteorologists Forecast the Weather?
By: Christina Loren
Sunday, August 02, 2015
The forecast is a function of a multitude variables that all need to be taken into account in order to assess what future weather conditions will occur. Current and expected temperature, dew point, humidity, barometric pressure, approaching storms, etc. all need to be investigated in order to predict what will happen next. There are a number of different methods that can be used to generate an accurate weather forecast, however this is entirely dependent on the experience level of the forecaster and the amount of data that is available to him/her. I have found that the persistence method of forecasting is most valuable in California, pending that there are no approaching storm systems or substantial changes in moisture content on the horizon. The persistence method is based on common sense. If there are no drastic changes in temperature, dew point, humidity, barometric pressure, etc. in the forecast from one day to the next, the weather conditions will likely end up being very similar both days. This approach works great in California in the Spring and Summer.
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The Science Behind the Classification of Rain vs. Drizzle
By: Christina Loren
Saturday, August 01, 2015
Meteorological Terminology 101 from Meteorologist Christina Loren: The difference between rain and drizzle is actually dependent on the size of the water droplet falling from the sky. The truth is, this is common sense and most people know what the difference is in rain and drizzle. What you may not know however, is that there are concise parameters that differentiate between the two scientifically.
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Startling Drought Impact Pictures from Oroville, California
By: Christina Loren
Thursday, July 30, 2015
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Yes It Can Snow In Hawaii, Even In July
Saturday, July 25, 2015
One of the most popular questions posed to Meteorologists by young people is whether or not it snows in Hawaii. The high elevation mountainous regions are fair game for snow each winter, but snow in July is incredibly uncommon. What is even more uncommon is seeing such vast weather extremes in just a few days time. In Hawaii this year, measurable snowfall hit the ground just days after record heat was recorded.
Wild weather: Snow in Hawaii during record-breaking hot July
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Cool Tools: Radar Picks Up On More Than Just Precipitation
As technology advances it is fascinating to see what can be picked up on by a high resolution radar image. In Texas an enormous swarm of bugs was visible on the National Weather Service radar, appearing almost like a rainstorm. It was truly helpful to see which way the vast swarm of bugs was heading.
Weather radar detects swarm of bugs - CNN.com
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Christina Loren Forecast: SF 49ers Home Opener At Levi's Stadium
Thursday, July 23, 2015
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Christina Loren Forecast: Warm Temps and a Few Showers
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Christina Loren Forecast: Mild May Afternoon
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Christina Loren Forecast: Mild with Mist and Drizzle
Christina Loren Forecast: Mild with Mist and Drizzle from Christina Loren on Vimeo.
Meteorologist Christina Loren Updates the weather forecast for San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.
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Pleasant Thursday; Showers Return to Forecast Video
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Christina Loren's Forecast: Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Continue
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Christina Loren Interviews No. 1 Giants Fan who Shows Off "The Hat"
Meteorologist Christina Loren live from AT&T Park for the San Francisco Giants home opener. While reporting the weather for the big game she meets the Giants number one fan.
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Christina Loren Does Some Extreme-Weather Educating
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Christina Loren Wedding Crashed By Dual Hurricanes
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Christina Loren Pollen Report
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Christina Loren Forecast
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Christina Loren Forecast from April 28 from Christina Loren on Vimeo.
Meteorologist Christina Loren Updates the weather forecast for San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.
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Christina Loren trip to Molokini in Maui, Hawaii
Meteorologist Christina loves to be outdoors and one of her favorite hobbies is snorkeling. This is a quick snippet from her snorkeling trip to Molokini in Hawaii.
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Christina Loren at American Odyssey Premiere
#Saluting #WomanWarriors in #SanFrancisco for the advanced screening of #AmericanOdyssey. Meteorologist Christina Loren strongly believes in supporting the community and saluting those who have served this great nation.
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