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Wintry weather closes highest continuous paved road in America

One day earlier than average, the National Park Service closed Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The highway through the park is one of Colorado’s premier destinations and travelers won’t be able to drive it again until next spring.  Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

Wintry conditions prompted the closure of Trail Ridge Road today, one day earlier than average.
Wintry conditions prompted the closure of Trail Ridge Road today, one day earlier than average. (Rocky Mountain National Park)

Weather forecasters working during shutdown issue secret plea to ‘PLEASE PAY US’

National Weather Service forecasters in Alaska hid a very timely message to President Barack Obama and Congress about the government shutdown in their Friday forecast discussion.

The 5:00 a.m. forecast discussion from the Anchorage, Alaska office of the National Weather Service looked innocuous enough. It contained the usual meteorological information about the coming day’s weather.

However, hidden in the discussion was a special message. Find out more on Examiner.com

National Weather Service forecasters in Anchorage, Alaska had a hidden message for President Obama and Congress.

Satellite imagery shows extent of flooding across northeastern Colorado

Colorado’s record-setting floods devastated the landscape from the mountains to the plains. From their perch thousands of miles above the Earth’s surface, NASA’s and DigitalGlobe’s satellites captured astonishing imagery of the devastation.  Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com

In Lyons, Colorado, imagery and analysis confirm that the McConnell Drive Bridge, providing primary access to neighborhoods and schools in the area, was washed away completely.
In Lyons, Colorado, imagery and analysis confirm that the McConnell Drive Bridge, providing primary access to neighborhoods and schools in the area, was washed away completely. Click the image to view the satellite imagery slideshow. (DigitalGlobe)

 

Colorado floods extensively damage homes serving the developmentally disabled

The full toll from Colorado’s floods won’t be known for months but for one local Denver area non-profit, the devastation of the waters hit home – nine of them in fact.

The flood waters from Colorado’s floods have destroyed homes and taken lives. In one case, nine homes crucial to serving the needs of the most vulnerable among us were part of the toll.

Read more about their plight, the heroism of their employees and more importantly, find out how you can help.

The basement of a home run by Imagine! for developmentally disabled individuals had water four feet deep due to the flooding in Colorado.  Note the water line.
The basement of a home run by Imagine! for developmentally disabled individuals had water four feet deep due to the flooding in Colorado. Note the water line. (Imagine!) Click to view the photo slideshow.

Largest aerial rescue operation since Hurricane Katrina underway in Colorado

Extraordinary rain amounts over the past week have brought extensive flooding across northeastern Colorado from the mountains to the plains. In the waters’ wake, what is being called the largest helicopter evacuation since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 is underway.  Read the rest of this story and check out the photos and video on Examiner.com.

U.S. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment out of Fort Carson, Colo., along with civilian rescue personnel, rescue members of the Jametown, Colo., community and children from Cal-Wood Education Center after severe flooding shut down major
U.S. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment out of Fort Carson, Colo., along with civilian rescue personnel, rescue members of the Jametown, Colo., community and children from Cal-Wood Education Center. (U.S. Army)

California’s Rim Fire continues to grow, threatens Bay Area water and Yosemite National Park

Progress battling the massive Rim Fire has been slow to come and while some gains have been made, the blaze continued to grow and now encompasses more than 280 square miles.  The blaze has already intruded on Yosemite National Park and were perilously close to its infamous giant sequoia trees. Park officials were placing sprinklers in two groves of sequoias not far from the fire.

Read more about the Rim Fire and check out the video and photos on Examiner.com

A firefighter uses a hose to douse the flames of the Rim Fire on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, California.
A firefighter uses a hose to douse the flames of the Rim Fire on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, California. (Getty Images) Click the image to view a slideshow from the Rim Fire.

Lack of tornadoes confounds climate change alarmist warnings of extreme weather

Despite dire warnings from climate change alarmists, one measure of ‘extreme weather’ has seen an exceptionally quiet year – tornadoes.  The latest data on tornadoes in the United States from NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC) shows a distinct lack of one of Mother Nature’s most devastating phenomena in 2013. The measurements, as well as others, have confounded those who have warned that anthropogenic global warming would lead to more devastating natural disasters.

Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com and see how tornado activity is currently at record-setting low levels.

Climate change alarmists warn of an increase in extreme weather due to a warming climate but data is not bearing that theory out.

 

Nike to release weather radar inspired series of athletic shoes

Rumors were swirling like a tornado that Nike was going to be releasing weather-inspired shoes and today the company confirmed the forthcoming shoes. Dubbed the Nike Weatherman Pack, the colorful shoes feature Doppler radar designs that will be a must have for weather enthusiasts.  Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com to find out when and where to get these awesome shoes!

The Nike Weatherman Pack is a series of shoes from the popular athletic wear maker inspired by Doppler radar.  Click the image to view a slideshow of the new sneakers. (Nike)
The Nike Weatherman Pack is a series of shoes from the popular athletic wear maker inspired by Doppler radar. Click the image to view a slideshow of the new sneakers. (Nike)