What is behind the recent strange weather

[Carolinian]

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/1...omena-responsible-for-worlds-bizarre-weather/

 

[Don]

My personal theory is that the axis has shifted to slightly more of an angle. That would put us more directly in line with the sun in the summer (hotter), and more out of line in the winter (colder).

 

[ace2000]

I don't understand... it seems like we have talk of severe weather events (or 'strange' weather) every year. What makes this year exceptional?

 

[pgnewarkboy]

I guess the weather is unusual. That is why the linked article discusses it and quotes a source that cites La Nina as a potential cause. If you are a weather buff, you will be interested.

 

[dmbrand]

I'm enjoying the weather right now. We usually are below zero or near it in January, but it has been rather pleasant around 20 degrees most days. We get a few inches here and there. I suppose we will get blasted in April/May just to compensate, though...

 

[Talent312]

As a resident of the one state with no snow, I'll just say...
"What'cha talkin' 'bout, Willis?"

 

[ouaifer]

This pretty much says it all.

 

[MULTIZ321]

This pretty much says it all.

Ouaifer,

Thanks for the link.

Richard