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Map image for Slow slosh of warm water across Pacific hints El Niño is brewing

Slow slosh of warm water across Pacific hints El Niño is brewing

April 25, 2014

Map image for The drought-busting benefits of atmospheric rivers

The drought-busting benefits of atmospheric rivers

April 15, 2014

Map image for Snow is largely a no-show for Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

Snow is largely a no-show for Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

April 11, 2014

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NOAA Climate.gov nominated for Webby Awards

April 9, 2014

Map image for Sea ice update: 2014 Arctic winter maximum, Antarctic summer minimum

Sea ice update: 2014 Arctic winter maximum, Antarctic summer minimum

April 3, 2014

Map image for Natural variability in Earth’s reflectiveness would limit our ability to detect effects of climate engineering

Natural variability in Earth’s reflectiveness would limit our ability to detect effects of climate engineering

March 26, 2014

Map image for Future Flood Zones for New York City

Future Flood Zones for New York City

March 18, 2014

Map image for Data Snapshots: February 2014 Average Temperature

Data Snapshots: February 2014 Average Temperature

March 14, 2014

Map image for Winter of 2013-14 already tops 2012-13 for number of hurricane-force storms in North Atlantic

Winter of 2013-14 already tops 2012-13 for number of hurricane-force storms in North Atlantic

March 13, 2014

Map image for Heavy downpours more intense, frequent in a warmer world

Heavy downpours more intense, frequent in a warmer world

March 4, 2014

Map image for Despite regional cold extremes, January temperatures 4th warmest

Despite regional cold extremes, January temperatures 4th warmest

February 27, 2014

Map image for Sochi among the warmest Winter Olympics host cities

Sochi among the warmest Winter Olympics host cities

February 10, 2014