The other atmospheric pattern contributing to the fire and ice phenomenon is atmospheric blocking. Atmospheric blocking refers to a large-scale, persistent weather pattern where the normal west-to ...

Ancient ice in Antarctica showing a spate of bushfires ... wildfire activity might change as the climate warms and rainfall patterns shift," Dr Riddell-Young said. He used a system he designed ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Last week we discussed how the sane pattern delivering snow, ice and bitter cold to our area was indirectly impacting the wildfires that are ranging in Southern California.