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It is extremely cold, and some places on the planet are setting some serious records. While to many, the season could be about everything cosy and satisfying, at many regions winter hits hard. A few days ago, we saw a photo going viral on social media
noodles and egg frozen in the chilled air, captured by a Siberianwho thought to enjoy some meal in the bone-chilling winter. Researchers say it is common for places like Siberia, Mongolia and other parts of Russia embracing the harsh weather during this time. But something more interesting that challenges the previous records has surfaced. According to scientists, a new world record for high air pressure has provisionally been set in a high mountain valley in Mongolia. Yes, the East Asian country might have just set a record for high air pressure as the region is gripped by the brutal cold.
Good Tuesday, everybody. We have a wild storm system set to close out 2020 and usher in 2021 and it looks to be highlighted by a lot of rain, wind and some strong storms. To top it all off, there’s even the chance for some freezing rain in the north and west before the storm really cranks. We will take a look at this system and go deeper into what could become a wild January across the country.
Let’s begin with the initial cold front dropping in here Wednesday night and early Thursday. This will have gusty winds and rain ahead of it and a big temp drop behind it. The front is likely to get south of the Ohio River, creating quite the temp gradient on New Year’s Eve. Temps may drop to freezing or a bit below in the west and north early Thursday, leading to the potential for some freezing rain. Here’s the area I’ve already highlighted for this potential…