After the start of the new year, hot, dry, and windy conditions were conducive to bushfires erupting over southeastern Australia. The fires were primarily observed in the state of Victoria, where the capital city of Melbourne resides. According to the broadcast outlet, 10-News Melbourne, approximately 400,000 hectares (or ~980,000 acres) were burned over the region, Continue Reading
Earlier this week, the Big Island of Hawaii received snow over the volcanic summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Both summits are 13,000 plus feet above sea level, where they can accumulate snowfall, typically throughout Hawaii’s wet season (October through April). On Monday, 5 January 2026, winter storm warnings forecasted high winds and 5-10 Continue Reading
