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Glenn Zimmerman's long-range 2023 St. Louis winter forecast

1 year 9 months ago
As we have mentioned, this is a different year with a new pattern that has not been seen in several years. This El Niño pattern overall will bring fewer precipitation opportunities and potentially more mild air. But the devil is in the details, so let's dive in.
Glenn Zimmerman

New dataset helps discern climate changes from local weather

1 year 9 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- A first-of-its kind dataset is now available to the earth system science community. CONUS 404 is a high-resolution weather simulation that spans more than four decades over the continental United States. Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research partnered with the US Geological Survey to develop this new resource, allowing researchers [...]
Jaime Travers

Blue Bell ice cream to expand the company in St. Louis

1 year 9 months ago
Blue Bell Ice Cream is set to expand in the St. Louis metro area with the opening of a new distribution facility in 2024. Situated at 11400 Spencer Road in St. Peters, Missouri, the 16,000 sq. ft. building will serve as a cold storage facility exclusively, housing all frozen products. The site will not be involved in the production of any ice cream items.
Liz Dowell

Lost elk roams Illinois, report sightings to game warden

1 year 9 months ago
There is a traveling elk on the loose who has been spotted in Springfield, Illinois. The timing couldn't be better—you can convince your children that it's one of Santa's reindeer now that it's here—but if you spot it, you should notify the game warden in your county immediately. 
Liz Dowell

PETA St. Louis turkey billboard urges residents to go vegan

1 year 9 months ago
This Thanksgiving, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is encouraging everyone to consider a vegan lifestyle and is giving away free vegan roasts near their new Thanksgiving billboard. The distribution of vegan roasts is scheduled for November 17 at noon.
Liz Dowell