Topic: National Center for Atmospheric Research

Will we ever understand 2012 drought? Study blames 'random weather' (+video)

The drought of 2012 was more about unusual weather patterns than global warming, says a study. But its authors acknowledge the record-smashing event likely will be a puzzle for years to come.

Are human-caused and natural global warming different? Study says yes.

New York's heat may be warming Siberia

2012 hottest year on record in the US by large margin

Blocking patterns: How global warming might have worsened US drought

Hurricane Isaac storm surge reversed flow of Mississippi River

July was hottest month in US on record, reports NOAA (+video)

Is global warming behind the recent heat waves? (+video)

How summer thunderstorms could be punching new holes in the ozone layer (+video)

Storm clouds could destroy ozone layer, study suggests

Hey, what happened to winter? What its wimpiness portends for spring.

Climate change warning: brace for hotter heat waves, stronger storms

Prototype of next-generation weather satellite: Can it go to work fast enough?

Climate study, funded in part by conservative group, confirms global warming

Extent of Arctic summer sea ice at record low level

Why airplanes make it rain or snow

Weather is costly – up to $243 billion a year

Oklahoma, Alabama, Joplin: Why we're seeing so many tornadoes and superstorms

Winter storm raises the question: What's going on with the weather?

Do pre-winter snowstorms signal a harsh winter?

Polar bear 'doomed'? Only if greenhouse-gas emissions aren't cut.

Global weather: 2010 in running to be warmest year on record

Moses' parting of the Red Sea: Is there a physical explanation?

Russia fires caused by global warming? Maybe not, say scientists.

At height of hurricane season, research teams take on storms