Careful what you ask for: there have been wet/snowy winters in Colorado in recent years. All it takes is a slight shift in the jet stream. ENSO (El Nino Southern Oscillation) plays a big part in those variable weather dynamics in N America; but, and there is discussion on this topic (which I’m sadly on the less accepted side) that the er…
Careful what you ask for: there have been wet/snowy winters in Colorado in recent years. All it takes is a slight shift in the jet stream. ENSO (El Nino Southern Oscillation) plays a big part in those variable weather dynamics in N America; but, and there is discussion on this topic (which I’m sadly on the less accepted side) that the eruption of the Hunga-Tonga volcano a few years ago has had influence on world wide weather due to water injected into the upper atmosphere and the small amount of sulfur particulates (less than Mt Pinatubo ). I’m of the mind that Hunga-Tonga has had an influence on ENSO.
Further, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see another ARkStorm similar to the one from 1861/62 in our lives - should that happen, Colorado will have more than enough snow in the mountains, WA and OR will be plenty wet and Lake Pa’ashi/Tulare Lake will (WILL!) reappear devastating the Central Valley as well as Northern California, even down thru LA (I’m trying to put together a scenario where the Salton Sea would refill as it has done in the past but so far that’s been dependent on the Colorado River overflowing). Some folk have opined that another ARkStorm today could be the first $1T (Trillion dollar) disaster.
Amazing information, thank you. I do realize the Jet Stream plays a big role in our weather, as well as the path/patterns of La Nina, & El Nino. I have been watching Fox Weather channel closely these past few weeks, especially since Helene & the severe weather that devastated NC, GA, & of course FL- but the horrible flooding in NC was especially of interest to me, as I had family in NC, & tried to see if any actually still lived in the great state of NC, but have not communicated with them for several years. The eruption of the Hunga-Tonga volcano probably played a large role in weather patterns, & that must affect the world as well, I would guess.
The Hunga-Tonga eruption and subsequent injection of water (vapor) and sulfurs into the upper atmosphere is controversial I’m on the side of it being consequential for, say, a decade while many others differ (I’m in the minority 😂 as usual). We’re in an unusual time in our experience living in America. There are perils on the west coast we have no experience with other than oral tales handed down by pre-technological people; the ARkStorm I mentioned is more "periodic" than we thought at first, we’re in a Maunder minimum (could be max, don’t think so, have to ✅ ✅) and we’re beginning a periodic solar minimum - fewer sun spots, quieter sun, less solar radiation, measurable but very very small. What if there’s another massive volcanic eruption equivalent to Mt. Pinatubo occurs? Would global cooling also impact upper atmosphere water and would that cause atmospheric rivers?
At the very least these impacts could would affect ENSO, and other similar global systems, sufficient that N America could have extremes of hot-cold, wet-dry; what caused the dust bowl, what’s needed for Tulare Lake to return with some permanence (disregarding man made irrigation factors).
Careful what you ask for: there have been wet/snowy winters in Colorado in recent years. All it takes is a slight shift in the jet stream. ENSO (El Nino Southern Oscillation) plays a big part in those variable weather dynamics in N America; but, and there is discussion on this topic (which I’m sadly on the less accepted side) that the eruption of the Hunga-Tonga volcano a few years ago has had influence on world wide weather due to water injected into the upper atmosphere and the small amount of sulfur particulates (less than Mt Pinatubo ). I’m of the mind that Hunga-Tonga has had an influence on ENSO.
Further, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see another ARkStorm similar to the one from 1861/62 in our lives - should that happen, Colorado will have more than enough snow in the mountains, WA and OR will be plenty wet and Lake Pa’ashi/Tulare Lake will (WILL!) reappear devastating the Central Valley as well as Northern California, even down thru LA (I’m trying to put together a scenario where the Salton Sea would refill as it has done in the past but so far that’s been dependent on the Colorado River overflowing). Some folk have opined that another ARkStorm today could be the first $1T (Trillion dollar) disaster.
Also much more development along coastlines around the globe, population centers.
Definitely not asking for it, but sure not surprised if it arrives via jet.
Amazing information, thank you. I do realize the Jet Stream plays a big role in our weather, as well as the path/patterns of La Nina, & El Nino. I have been watching Fox Weather channel closely these past few weeks, especially since Helene & the severe weather that devastated NC, GA, & of course FL- but the horrible flooding in NC was especially of interest to me, as I had family in NC, & tried to see if any actually still lived in the great state of NC, but have not communicated with them for several years. The eruption of the Hunga-Tonga volcano probably played a large role in weather patterns, & that must affect the world as well, I would guess.
The Hunga-Tonga eruption and subsequent injection of water (vapor) and sulfurs into the upper atmosphere is controversial I’m on the side of it being consequential for, say, a decade while many others differ (I’m in the minority 😂 as usual). We’re in an unusual time in our experience living in America. There are perils on the west coast we have no experience with other than oral tales handed down by pre-technological people; the ARkStorm I mentioned is more "periodic" than we thought at first, we’re in a Maunder minimum (could be max, don’t think so, have to ✅ ✅) and we’re beginning a periodic solar minimum - fewer sun spots, quieter sun, less solar radiation, measurable but very very small. What if there’s another massive volcanic eruption equivalent to Mt. Pinatubo occurs? Would global cooling also impact upper atmosphere water and would that cause atmospheric rivers?
At the very least these impacts could would affect ENSO, and other similar global systems, sufficient that N America could have extremes of hot-cold, wet-dry; what caused the dust bowl, what’s needed for Tulare Lake to return with some permanence (disregarding man made irrigation factors).