A geologist reminds us that a “Pineapple Express” could do just as much damage here as Hurricane Sandy did back East.
West Coast doesn’t have hurricanes, it has the Pineapple Express
November 1, 2012 •
Weather
The Bay Area is famous for its microclimates. Learn about the patterns of rain, sun, and wind that make our home what it is.
If Acorn Woodpeckers are Busy, it Might Mean Rain is on the Way
October 14, 2011 •
Would you believe that acorn woodpeckers have the most complex social relationships of any animal with a backbone? One expert says so. Watch the birds for a while, and you just might agree!
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Crowd-sourcing the Weather
February 2, 2011 •
Today, the online weather forecasting site Weather Underground is launching a new crowd-sourced forecasting system that creates custom forecasts for thousands of personal weather stations across the country, including dozens in the Bay Area.
What Makes a Sea Breeze Blow in the Summer?
July 1, 2010 •
Summer is the season for sea breezes in the Bay Area, and no one knows that better than the kite-boarders, windsurfers, and sailors who ply the Bay every chance they get.