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Daniel Swain says ‘another moderate to strong storm’ is coming this Spring

Publication: L.A. Times

UCLA Expert: Daniel Swain: Assistant Researcher and Climate Specialist, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability

Synopsis: California was bracing as yet another strong, cold storm was set to bring rain, snow and high winds across the state this week, blasting Northern California as early as Monday night, forecasters said.

Daniel Swain says severe but unlikely weather forecasts too often can lead to ‘warning fatigue’

Publication: L.A. Times

UCLA Expert: Daniel Swain: Assistant Researcher and Climate Specialist, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability

Synopsis: Independent and amateur forecasters, armed with global data available online, have disrupted the quiet, calm science of meteorology by posting their own weather predictions on blogs and social media.

Daniel Swain says impacts of recent storm were similar to those of a weak hurricane

Publication: Bloomberg News

UCLA Expert: Daniel Swain: Assistant Researcher and Climate Specialist, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability

Synopsis: The recent storm brought heavy rain and wind gusts as high as 80 mph, upending travel and leading to at least one death in San Mateo County, south of San Francisco.

UCLA News: “This was a violent, sudden windstorm,” Swain said. “We’re seeing impacts probably that are similar to a strong tropical storm or a weak hurricane.”

Alex Hall says states are still fighting over the Colorado River, despite the rain

Publication: N.Y. Times

UCLA Expert: Alex Hall: Professor, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences; Professor, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability; Director, Center for Climate Science at UCLA; Faculty Director, UCLA Sustainable LA Grand Challenge

Synopsis: Despite all the rain, experts are hesitant to say the drought is over, and disputes over the dwindling Colorado River still loom. 

Michael Lens says people like living in Los Angeles despite extreme weather events

Publication: L.A. Times

UCLA Expert: Michael Lens: Associate Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy, and Associate Faculty Director of the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies

Synopsis: California has experienced a population boom in the past decade, despite the plethora of extreme weather in recent years, according to experts. The high cost of living in California is indicative of the desirability of living there.

Daniel Swain says the wet winter doesn’t necessarily mean a mild fire season

Publication: L.A. Times

UCLA Expert: Daniel Swain: Assistant Researcher and Climate Specialist, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability

Synopsis: Though the heavy rain and snow have brought some relief to the drought-stricken state, the precipitation could lead to extra growth of brush and grass that quickly turn to kindling in the summer and autumn months.

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