How bad is it for me to leave my iPod classic in the car all the time? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Nov 23, 2009 - 10 answers

Cheap wifi-enabled weather station? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Nov 21, 2009 - 1 answer

Canada Filter: I live on Vancouver Island, BC. We just had 180mm of rain in a day and a bit. I have Seasonal Affective Disorder. The two do not mix. Where should I move? [more inside]
posted by beautifulcheese on Nov 17, 2009 - 38 answers

Why are some clouds black while others are white? [more inside]
posted by zeoslap on Nov 5, 2009 - 4 answers

Is there any weather software for the Mac that is comparable to GRLevel3 on Windows? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Oct 25, 2009 - 1 answer

Good online resources (particularly videos) that explain the seasons of the San Francisco Bay Area?
posted by one_bean on Oct 7, 2009 - 2 answers

Are there any (European or international) weather resources good enough to tell me when it will stop raining? [more inside]
posted by creasy boy on Oct 1, 2009 - 4 answers

In response to this post: did the Weather Underground actually claim responsibility for the Cleveland Rodin bombing? [more inside]
posted by puckish on Sep 30, 2009 - 3 answers

Possibly going to move and work as a caretaker of a small farm-sanctuary in upstate NY. The problem? It's on a windy, steep dirt road and my car is less than good. Help! [more inside]
posted by firei on Sep 5, 2009 - 10 answers

What is the best way to get the most accurate information on the weather around the web? I have this page bookmarked but I don't really understand it as well as I think I could. [more inside]
posted by pwally on Aug 28, 2009 - 9 answers

What's the most up-to-date online weather website for the twin cities (MN) area? [more inside]
posted by Think_Long on Aug 19, 2009 - 9 answers

What was the hottest official temperature measured in San Antonio, Texas each year since the 1950s? Today San Antonio had its 45th day of 100+ degree weather this year. I remember years in the 1970s when SA had no 100 degree days at all, but a friend doesn't believe it.
posted by lukemeister on Aug 10, 2009 - 11 answers

Some more 30s New York questions: Would a police detectve in 1930s New York be a uniformed or a nonuniformed role? In the 30s would there be such a thing as plainsclothes police outside of the feds? Are there any years in the 30s in which the New York summer was particularly hot? And, just to be totally random, what popular newspapers in New York in the 30s would have been giving favourable coverage to Hitler, and when would he have started being front page news?
posted by Artw on Aug 8, 2009 - 10 answers

I am interested in searching for global locales based on weather: avg temperature, rainfall, days of sunshine etc. Can anyone recommend such a web site? Barring that, what websites are best to review these weather characteristics over time for a given locale?
posted by dougiedd on Aug 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Does it really rain as much in Las Vegas as it looks on CSI? [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Aug 7, 2009 - 8 answers

Can anyone fill me in on Calais, Maine (or the surrounding towns)? [more inside]
posted by MeetCleaverTheatre on Aug 6, 2009 - 22 answers

What will the weather be like in Japan at the beginning of September? I have googled and got an idea – warm and rainy! – but have a few specific questions and would welcome personal experience! [more inside]
posted by schmoo on Jul 27, 2009 - 12 answers

Where can we live (in the US) that has both pleasant summers and awesome snowboarding? [more inside]
posted by Fifi Firefox on Jul 14, 2009 - 49 answers

Inspired by this thread, I am trying to remember the name of a tornado special that aired, I think, on HBO several years ago. [more inside]
posted by LeeJay on Jul 11, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm trying to track down a book which was written in the last 25 years (or so) about an American couple who inherited a house in the west of Ireland. The culture shock and concomitant problems involved with relocation, the house, the weather the people, etc. almost brings them to the point of divorce with each blaming the other for the decision to move. I've searched high and low but could only come up with a similar tome about an Australian couple. Thanks very much for any help.
posted by Tullyogallaghan on Jul 9, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I buy an unlined or lightweight men's linen jacket or similar like this for very hot, humid Kyoto summer? Must be worn with white dress shirt, tie and black pants. Degree of difficulty: 46L/XL and shipping to Japan. [more inside]
posted by planetkyoto on Jun 25, 2009 - 14 answers

Any Scots here? I'm plotting out a two-week trip in the UK in mid-September. (From the U.S.) Everything I've seen about weather in Scotland is cliche-ridden. So... for the folks who live there, would you spend 5-7 days driving the Highlands at that time, or would you expect the weather to be your enemy? I was last there in early May 15 years ago, and the weather was wonderful. I'm OK with chilly temps, clouds and misty rain. I'm not OK with downpours and storms coming ashore.
posted by justcorbly on May 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Weather almanac filter: The recent string of severe weather in my area has led me to wonder - is the occurrence of National Weather Service warnings (ie. severe thunderstorm, tornado warning) actually increasing or does it just seem that way? Specifically, does anyone know if this type of information is tabulated anywhere, such as the annual/monthly number of warnings by parish (or county). Is there somewhere I could look up how many times a warning was issued in my area for 2008? I would think this data would be available somewhere, but my google-fu is failing me.
posted by tryniti on Apr 13, 2009 - 6 answers

What are these odd little vials? [more inside]
posted by lucidium on Mar 27, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm from Oakland California but live in Japan. I'm trying to figure out which area in Japan has similar weather to Oakland. [more inside]
posted by Infernarl on Mar 19, 2009 - 11 answers

Where to find weather-resistant, quick-dry (gent's) trousers for a 3-week trip to Ireland in the spring? [more inside]
posted by toomanyplugs on Mar 6, 2009 - 16 answers

Where do I find classes on meteorology in Los Angeles [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah on Mar 4, 2009 - 2 answers

How unpleasantly hot and humid is Japan's rainy season, and what can I do to prepare? [more inside]
posted by Kirn on Mar 4, 2009 - 14 answers

WeatherFilter: When "record highs" (or lows) are from the early 20th century, does anyone stop to consider that device accuracy and methodologies might have contributed to those records? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Mar 2, 2009 - 13 answers

I just learned that my 12:45 Delta flight from Atlanta to Indianapolis was canceled and I was rebooked for a flight on Tuesday. This is a giant problem for me and I'm trying to figure out if there is any way to get to Indianapolis today. [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on Mar 1, 2009 - 17 answers

Yashica T4/T4 Weatherproof: I've recently bought myself a Yashica T4 camera for my travels, but I'm now getting reverse cold feet, and think that maybe i should have splashed out a little more for the Weatherproof model/T5 with waist level scope. More inside! [more inside]
posted by ashaw on Feb 22, 2009 - 4 answers

How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil? [more inside]
posted by Steve_at_Linnwood on Feb 2, 2009 - 9 answers

Why does MSNBC broadcast South African (and no other international) weather updates when I am located in California? They frequently come on at 12:30am PT and have done so for the last few months, so it is not due to a specific weather event. MSNBC is shown in South Africa although that alone wouldn't seem to explain it. Is this a mistake, S.A. tourism ministry advertising, something else? Has anyone else seen this?
posted by briand864 on Jan 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Please reccommend books of all kinds about weather forecasting and meteorology . . . [more inside]
posted by protorp on Dec 29, 2008 - 9 answers

Point me towards a jacket and pants that are waterproof and windproof. [more inside]
posted by Nonce on Dec 22, 2008 - 11 answers

Looking for community shelter in case of power outage in Greenlake/Ravenna area of Seattle this weekend. [more inside]
posted by mumstheword on Dec 20, 2008 - 10 answers

What's up with the "weather station" in Tecopa, CA? And why did it threaten to shoot me? [more inside]
posted by abirae on Dec 12, 2008 - 21 answers

My worms are getting cold! I started a vermicompost this summer, in a big plastic bin on my balcony. It's working very well, but the temperatures have dropped and the little wrigglers are getting cold and slow. Two options: move the bin to my unfinished basement with a dirt floor, or try to insulate the bin well enough to keep them warm in their current location. The basement is probably best, but I'm worried about mice! Any suggestions to keep all of the critters happy? [more inside]
posted by barnone on Dec 1, 2008 - 14 answers

I miss Tom Skilling. I'm looking for some good regional weather blogs, specifically for Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted by hwyengr on Nov 25, 2008 - 4 answers

Should we go to St. Lucia for our honeymoon next week, or hold out for better weather? [more inside]
posted by anomie on Oct 27, 2008 - 6 answers

Is it cheaper to run a full house heat pump during colder months, or use Vornado heaters to heat subsections of the house that we are in at the moment. [more inside]
posted by diode on Oct 11, 2008 - 5 answers

Are my dogs cold? [more inside]
posted by little miss s on Sep 28, 2008 - 18 answers

Date for thickest morning fog? [more inside]
posted by querty on Sep 27, 2008 - 3 answers

Please recommend some interesting media (specifically articles, books, movies, documentaries, mini-series) about the people working for FEMA. [more inside]
posted by np312 on Sep 24, 2008 - 1 answer

Good all-season low-temperature breads or tips? [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf on Aug 25, 2008 - 5 answers

How do national grid forecast demand acturately? [more inside]
posted by henry.oswald on Jul 31, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm about to go off to college- in Massachusetts, when I've lived in Texas my entire life. Ideally, I'd like not to freeze all winter, so I'm looking for your clothing/lifestyle advice geared to someone without a clue. Additionally, the only members of my family who've lived anywhere cold are male, while I've fairly recently embraced my dressing-like-a-girl options. Any advice about how women in Our Frozen Territories stay warm without giving up on looking nice is especially appreciated. [more inside]
posted by MadamM on Jul 21, 2008 - 34 answers

What are some great sci-fi novels that take place on planets with unusual climate/geography? [more inside]
posted by mamessner on Jul 12, 2008 - 42 answers

Recommend some fiction that takes place in autumn. [more inside]
posted by prior on May 28, 2008 - 16 answers

I'll have some free time (a week) after Labor Day (Sept. 1). I really really like Miami Beach; I have been there several times in the winter and once in early July. Will hurricane season make a short trip right after Labor Day this year a nightmare? I don't mind really hot/humid weather I do mind hurricanes... Even if the weather is O.K., will South Beach be dead anyway? I can't go earlier than that, and I can't go later. Personal experiences of Miami Beach in September and good weather resources welcome. Thanks!!!
posted by PenguinBukkake on May 20, 2008 - 2 answers