Skiers seek climate change moves: 'The seasons have shifted'
Overall World Cup winners Mikaela Shiffrin, Federica Brignone and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde are among nearly 200 athletes from multiple disciplines who have signed a letter addressed to the International Ski and Snowboard Federation demanding action over climate change.
Hundreds of bats found dead under San Antonio bridges following winter storm
SAN ANTONIO โ As the state was crippled by subfreezing temperatures, millions of people were left with out power, water and food for days. Hundreds of Mexican Free-tailed Bats were discovered dead under San Antonio bridges and underpasses. Camara said the Loop 410 and San Pedro underpass is home to one of the cityโs largest colony of bats. Some bats froze to death and others died from impact injuries sustained after falling from 40 to 50-foot high bridges. Head injuries, back injuries, internal injuries.
Top 5 weather events of 2020 in South Texas
Hereโs a look at the KSAT Weather Teamโs list of the top 5 weather events of 2020:Number 5In June, a far away visitor that really seemed to capture the imagination of South Texans was the Saharan dust cloud. There was hope that hot weather might help keep COVID-19 at bay, but cases ramped up again in July. While weather may play a small role in how COVID-19 spreads, hot, dry weather did not seem to have much effect. A record number of named storms and a record number of landfalling storms were recorded in 2020. Three of the named storms brought impacts to Texas.
How to make your outdoor space warm and cozy this winter
Consumer Reports can help with ways to keep your loved ones warm and safe with fire pits, patio heaters, and more. And if you want even more flexibility, consider a patio heater. CR says if you have outdoor outlets, you may want to consider a few strategically placed space heaters. But never use a space heater outdoors with an extension cord, because that poses a fire risk, just as it would inside. The Comfort Zone CZ499R Space Heater for $55 performed well in Consumer Reports tests for spot-heating.
San Antonians ready for fall may have to deal with record heat this weekend
SAN ANTONIO โ San Antonians who have visions of crisp fall days in mind will have to deal with the reality this weekend that summer is not done with us. Possible record high temperatures are in the forecast, with highs expected to reach well into the 90s both Saturday and Sunday. I think thatโs what life in Texas is,โ said Debbie Martin as she strolled around Woodlawn Lake on Friday morning. I donโt think Iโve ever seen it like this before since Iโve been here in San Antonio,โ he said. Debbie Martin said even if the season doesnโt change soon, she will be marching right into fall anyway.
The decadeโs first meteor shower is happening this weekend
The new decade has arrived, and Mother Natureโs first gift to us all is an amazing meteor shower that will take place this weekend. The Quadrantid meteor shower will be easiest to see during the predawn hours Saturday, but is expected to begin late Friday. The Quadrantid meteor shower, which is known to produce 50-100 meteors, was named for a constellation that exists no more: the Quadrans Muralis. An astronomer by the name of Peter Jenniskens identified the parent body of the shower in 2003 as the asteroid 2003 EHI. EarthSky reported that if the asteroid is indeed the Quadrantid showerโs parent, the meteors come from a rocky body โ not an icy comet.
KSAT Kids Home Science: How you can make your own snow
Meteorologist Kaiti Blake shows you how you can make your own snow at home - no matter what the temperature is outside! Youโll need:1 cup of baking soda1 cup of shaving creamsome watera bowla spoon or fork to mix withFollow these steps:1. Add the baking soda and shaving cream to the bowl2. Begin mixing the baking soda and shaving cream together with a fork or spoon3. Add a few drops of water as youโre mixing, keeping in mind that more water will make your snow more โclumpyโWhen your snow is at the desired texture, youโre all set!