#256 - And Now, The Weather

Daryl Ritchison joins the pod to discuss the intricate interplay of weather phenomena affecting global climates, with a particular emphasis on the anomalous snowfall witnessed in the Gulf region, a rare event that has sparked significant interest. Jacob and Daryl explore the implications of a weak La Niña on weather patterns, the negative Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), and finish on weather conditions in Europe and India.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:00) - Snow in the gulf

(5:30) – Weak La Nina

(11:20) – US Forecast 2025

(18:40) - Negative Pacific Decadal Oscillation, South America

(26:00) – Europe

(31:05) – India

(33:50) – Drought

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