The state of California had sufficient moisture over the winter where the Sierra Nevada Mountains tabulated record amounts of snowfall. However, as we have transitioned into the summer months of 2017, fires have been initiated in the southern and southwestern parts of California. One fire to note is the Alamo Fire which is located just east Continue Reading
Between the first and second week of July, moisture associated with the southwest monsoon surged into the Mojave dessert. Prior to the arrival of this airmass, very hot temperatures and low dewpoint temperatures existed throughout the southwest. After the arrival of this airmass, temperatures were not quite as high, and dewpoint temperatures were considerably higher. Continue Reading
The GOES-16 data posted on this page are preliminary, non-operational data and are undergoing testing. Users bear all responsibility for inspecting the data prior to use and for the manner in which the data are utilized. We begin by looking at the GOES-16 visible (0.64 micron) loop on the morning of 11 July 2017 at Continue Reading
