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Ask Ryan: Where is winter? Why it's been so warm recently
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Ask Ryan: What is 'arctic sea smoke' and when does it form
If you're by the water, especially around sunrise you may notice what appears to be fog, but it's actually called "arctic sea smoke".
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Ask Ryan: Is there a connection between aches, pains and weather?
The science suggests a connection between migraines and weather changes, but is less clear for other aches and pains.
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Ask Ryan: What a cold November could mean for the following winter
There's a convincing connection in Portland, Caribou, and some connection in Bangor.
Morning Report
Maine's Climate: Heavy precipitation trends
Heavier precipitation is one of the most obvious results of a warming climate. Nationally, big storms like Hurricane Harvey stand out. Locally, there's a trend, too.
Morning Report
Maine's Climate: Growing season
This "frost free" season is getting longer by about 10 days in the northeast. It's up by 15 days on average in Portland. That's about a week on either end.
Morning Report
Maine's Climate: Warming Gulf of Maine
The Gulf of Maine is one of the fastest warming parts of the global ocean. To those who work on the water and study it, the changes are becoming clear.
Morning Report
Maine's Climate: Rising sea level
The sea level has gone up between 7 and 8 inches in the last 100 years; a small change can mean a big difference.
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Maine's Climate: Temperature trends
Maine's average temperature has increased by 3 degrees since the late 1800s, outpacing the global average.
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Ask Ryan: What's causing massive wildfires in California
The same pattern has occurred a few times this month, causing strong winds that fan the flames.
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