BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- When the weather turns dicey and there’s potential for freezing rain, sleet, and snow, that can make areas vulnerable to experience numerous power disruptions in the wintertime. The last round of Wintry weather caused thousands of power outages state-wide. “Most common outages are ice on the lines or, wind and ice or ice on the trees, and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Christmas is almost here, and many are wondering, Are we getting a white Christmas this year? Shane Holinde at Kentucky Mesonet and Climate Center recounts the last time Bowling Green’s Christmas Day weather was truly festive. “Our most recent White Christmas happened two years ago when we had a very strong arctic cold front sweep through on…
BOWLING GREEN,Ky.- When the weather turns colder this winter that means there’s potential for dealing with snowy and icy roadways. Meteorologist Darius Mack visited Bowling Green Public Works Operations area to dive into what the city does to prepare for any harsh winter weather conditions. “As the weather turns bad, we don’t just bring out the plows and hope that…
Have You Seen These Before? It’s a phenomenon known as ‘Frost Flowers’. They can appear during late autumn months. Jessica Cooper at Mammoth Cave National Park shared images from earlier this month. According to Shane Holinde, Outreach Manager at Kentucky Mesonet and Kentucky Climate Center, Frost Flowers can appear in a short window during the first hard freeze of the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- December is the start of meteorological winter. What can we expect for the upcoming season? Experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a new forecast for the winter months ahead. With conditions leaning more favorable to La Nina. Climate Prediction center forecaster Matthew Rosencrans expects an active winter season. ” La Nina winters can have…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky,- The holiday season is right around the corner. As many gear up for seasons’ greetings there’s a chance that you may be greeted by sneaky pests invading your homes. From the setup of holiday decor to preparing a giant family feast. If not handled well, there’s a risk for unwanted guests. As temperatures chill. Jimmy Blankenship, pest…
For hundreds of years, The Farmers’ Almanac , not to be confused with the Old Farmers’ Almanac, has released seasonal forecasts for the U.S. and Canada . Some may be skeptical about its accuracy and reliability. We dive deep into it! Historically, farmers have trusted the Farmer’s Almanac because they’ve been around the longest. Joe Duncan is a local farmer…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Scattered rain and heavy downpours deteriorate your commute. Slick roads pose a risk for drivers losing control of their vehicles, especially with falling leaves. “There is a noticeable difference that when the weather turns south, as they say, that, the accidents start increasing.” Said Ronnie Ward, Public information officer at Bowling Green Police Department. A period of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The leaves are changing and the winds are blowing as we roll into fall. In the springtime, we get numerous storms with severe weather hazards. But did you also know that there’s an uptick in severe weather during the fall? Severe weather can happen any time of the year. The transition from scorching summer months to cooler fall…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Weather enthusiasts and aspiring scientists across the region will have the chance to explore the KenTenn Weather Workshop! This FREE event is presented by White Squirrel Weather, WKU Disaster Science Operations Center, and WKU’s AMS/NWS Chapter. In this workshop you’ll learn from meteorologists, emergency managers and disaster scientists across the region. “The KenTenn Workshop represents meteorology, emergency…
