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piercehawkeye45 · 10-15-2009, 04:41 PM

Climate change has no effect on short term weather. A strong La Nina, El Nino, or dose of solar radiation can greatly affect annual temperatures. The past few years have had moderate La Ninas plus low amounts of solar radiation which explains the lower temperatures (in certain parts of the US). Climate change can only be detected when comparing years and years of average global temperatures.

But looking at that map, I am ready for a warm winter. Especially considering that it has already snowed here.

10-15-2009, 04:41 PM	#284
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Climate change has no effect on short term weather. A strong La Nina, El Nino, or dose of solar radiation can greatly affect annual temperatures. The past few years have had moderate La Ninas plus low amounts of solar radiation which explains the lower temperatures (in certain parts of the US). Climate change can only be detected when comparing years and years of average global temperatures. But looking at that map, I am ready for a warm winter. Especially considering that it has already snowed here. __________________ I like my perspectives like I like my baseball caps: one size fits all.