where is winter??isnt it too hot?

Answer 1

I am not sure where you are. But I'm guessing probably in the East. I am in Nj, and am a MAJOR weather Buff, and can blame the warmth on El Nino for much of the country.

This is an El Nino Winter. And El Ninos usually mean extreme variations. El Nino strength has started to decrease. The stronger El Nino is the warmer it is. (GENERALLY SPEAKING)

So this change, is a good sign for cold/snow lovers. All of these patterns are considered to be teleconnections. Things that happen and have effects on life and weather across the globe. One of the crucial oscillations, is the NAO.The NAO needs to be negative for cold/snow. It is currently Positive, and has been. It is slated to go negative in the coming days. Many other factors are indicating a pattern change.

Also there is a strong pacific Jet. Which along with El Nino are the driving factors. A strong pacific jet simply put has to do with where warm and cold air set up. For more information on this...
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/pna/pna.loading.shtml

Early this week temperatures will fall here in the Northeast. By later this week they will go above average again. But right around the 15th-20th of Jan. we will see a full blown pattern change. I already see the potential for some snow events.

Give it time. We still are in for a fun season I believe. I know I predicted Dec/Jan. to be above average. Not nearly THIS Warm. But the time frame I would watch.. The last week of Jan/First weeks of Feb.

Answer 2

I answered the a question like this a couple of times so I'll give you the same answer:

This is the effect of global warming which is caused by the burning of fossil fuels such as gas and coal and the clearing of trees. Clearing trees increases carbon dioxide levels and scientists believe carbon dioxide levels will double before 2050 to 750 parts per million.

And no, strictly it shouldn't happen but there are too many pollutants in this world. Some people however believe this is a natural process for us to get crazy weather which will eventually turn back to normal.

In fact, January 2006 was the hottest January on record in Toronto. I however believe this is nothing to freak about and some people *cough* tree-huggers *cough* are too concerned over this issue. One thing is certain however, don't expect too many white Christmases from now on.

Answer 3

Holichees - people seem to think that "global warming" means that it's going to get equally hot everywhere. What's actually happening is an overall climate change - meaning the effects are different everwhere.

It's at least 20 degrees warmer here in the midwest than it usually is. Part of this I'll agree is just natural - we're in a warmer period. That doesn't fully account for the difference, though.

I love it when people like to break down complex arguments into simple, single-sentence statements. Great work.

Answer 4

Colorado Springs, we have 4 foot snow drifts that are melting away at 55°F and a gusting chinook.
Winter returns Thursday 1-11-07.
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Answer 5

Winter is here minus snow. Not too hot - just nice and warm.

Answer 6

How about CO? they have had 5 feet of snow. Kansas has had ice storms that have put 100 of thousands of people into the dark.
Stop this global warming crap.

Answer 7

Yes,it's to hot I wish Myself can get rid of this cold.

Answer 8

No in my city it is 39 degrees

Answer 9

I would like to know when will summer start where we live it has been very cool for summer here.

Answer 10

It is very warm for this time of year. Global warming, they reckon.